Tue, 05 May 2026 10:58:11 +0100WeeblyFri, 27 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-27th-2019​On this day 27th September
 
1810 - Battle of Busaco; Pte. James Hopkins, 52nd, in this action took prisoner the French General Simon.
 
1872 – 43rd – Embarked at Queenstown and sailed for Cannanore East Indies.
43rd Depot was left in Cork attached to 2nd Bn 7th Royal Fusiliers.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
0600 - “CZAR” moved out into midstream opposite Archangel Friestan.
1030 - “D” Coy. embarked by tug from Archangel Friestan, having had to march there from Bakharitza owing to the Russian train service having petered out.
1500 - General Grogan and White (B.M.) embarked by tug.
Accommodation adjusted and all companies are now fairly comfortable.
While lying in midstream we passed by several tugs conveying S. Jackson’s Brigade.
This Brigade goes by tug from “LYAVLA” passed Archangel right down to the river mouth and embark there in Transports. Acted as a sort of rearguard to the force.
“CZAR” started steaming downstream to the White Sea.
Orders issued for troops to remain between decks from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. but no trouble was experienced.
 
1939 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – COLCHESTER.
The transport and carriers, under Major Colvill, left for embarkation.
On the same day Major Bailie took an advance party to Ramillies Barracks, Aldershot, whither the Regiment moved on the 29th September.
 
 
1946 – 2nd (AB) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – PALESTINE.
Capt Ted Brennan took over Adju­tant.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
Captain Letts and a patrol of three flew to Long Lellang.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
Major C. A. S. Hinton rejoined the Regiment to assume command of "A" Company vice Captain F. J. B. Taylor.
]]>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-26th-2019​On this day 26th September
 
1810 – Skirmish near Martagao during retreat towards Busaco (Peninsula).
 
1914 – 7th (S)Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - formed at Oxford and moved to camp at Codford St. Mary (Wilts).
 
1914 – 2nd BUCKS Bn officially recognised as separate unit (2/1 BUCKS).
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
 “CZAR” came in at 4 p.m. Regiment less “D” Coy. and 239 T.M.B. embarked at 5.30 p.m. All baggage on board by 8 p.m.
Ship is full of Naval ranks and ratings and accommodation allotted to the Regiment is absurdly small and sufficient for 400 men. Adjustments being made.
Most of the men sleep on deck for the night.
Each man has four blankets but owing to lack of space, kits had to be put in the hold.
Heard we are going all the way in the “CZAR” not putting in at MURMANSK.
“D” Coy. remained on shore and took up positions all round the Bakharitza compound to cover the withdrawal. They are to embark by tug from Archangel Friestan early tomorrow. Officers Guard posted over the Gangways of the “CZAR” from 6 p.m. by orders of General Grogan.
 
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – NEWBURY.
On the 26th September the G.O.C. 48th Division, Major-General F. G. Roberts, V.C., D.S.O., O.B.E., paid a short visit to the Battalion and inspected H.Q. and A Companies' billets.
 
1944 – 1ST AIRBORNE DIVISION – ARNHEM 75
During the evening the withdrawal takes place under heavy German fire.
Boats of the British and Canadian engineers ferry about 2500 men across the Rhine.
'Market-Garden' is over.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Lieut. K. J. Smith completed a Messing Officers' Course.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
A dance was held in the officers' mess.
All serving officers in the Regiment in England were invited and numbers attending were eighty-five.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
Major W. S. C. Chevis rejoined the Regiment as second-in-command.
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1806 – 52nd – 1st Bn 52nd left Plymouth for service in Sicily where it remained until 1808.
 
1915 - 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BATTLE OF LOOS; attack made by 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI at Givenchy  (casualties, 9 Officers and 226 men);
 
1915 - 5th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - attacked Bellewarde Farm, Ypres
(casualties, 13 Officers and 463 men).
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
28 officers & batmen embarked on Braemar Castle for U.K.
Ferry bringing Booth back from Archangel to Bakharitza was sunk in mid stream by Tug “Roysterer”. Booth hung onto the rudder of the Roysterer and stayed there, in spite of having a Russian clinging to his neck, until picked up by the Cyclops. Returned to camp in the afternoon quite alright.
Heavy kit moved down to the quay by lorry and stacked in a shed.
Since arriving at BAKHARITZA Regiment has been paid out, £10 per officer, £3 per W.O. and £2 per other rank.
Everything ready for embarkation.
Large Fatigue parties have to be found daily to finish loading ships sailing for U.K.
About 50 men are on Guard day and night. Russians mounted guard in conjunction with us from 24th. Very jumpy and have orders to fire at anything moving after 8 p.m.
Our men ordered to remain in doors after 8 p.m.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
2nd Lieut. Forbes for dispersal, and next day Lieuts. Perkins and Kirk.
 
1939 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – COLCHESTER.
On the 25th of the month the Regiment got orders to move,
 
1944 – 1ST AIRBORNE DIVISION – ARNHEM 75
The situation has become hopeless.
A mere eleven percent of the supplies dropped by the Royal Air Force has fallen within the perimeter.
The troops are exhausted by lack of food, water and sleep. There is very little ammunition.
The crossing of the Polish Parachute Brigade which had dropped near Driel has become a failure dew to a shortage of boats. Only about 350 men reach Oosterbeek.
The attack by the 4th Battalion of the Dorset Regiment on Westerbouwing heights during the night of 25th September ends in disaster.
The following evening the withdrawal takes place under heavy German fire.
 
1946 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AUSTRIA.
Lieut General Sir John Harding, K.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., Commanding 13 Corps, visited the Regiment.
 
1957 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
2nd Lieut. K. J. Smith and 2nd Lieut. C. E. W. Jones took part as umpires in Exercise Kestrel, a beach-landing exercise carried out by the Royal Berkshire Regiment.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Captain R. M. Colvile rejoined the Regiment and was posted to Headquarter Company.
2nd Lieut. R. M. Formby left the Regiment for National Service Release.
Twenty-five ORs joined the Regiment as reinforcements.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The barracks was inspected by the District Hygiene Representative.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
A detachment from "C" Company commanded by Captain N. W, Gibson took part in a parade in honour of the Sultan of Brunei's Birthday.
]]>Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-24th-2019​On this day 24th September
 
1811 - The Light Division at Horquerra, on the River Vadillo (Spain).
 
1918 - 7th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - After night march through mountains, entered BULGARIA.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Carried on with bathing and fumigating blankets etc.
General Grogan visited the camp and went round the company bungalows.
Owing to the fact that our ordnance had been handed over to the Russians it has not been possible to re-equip the men.
The whole regiment with the exceptions of “D” Coy. are in a bad way as regards clothes. After going through their kit bags each man is now in possession of a serviceable suit much more might have been done if clothing had been available. Caps are bad and men are still deficient of putties.
Several detached for duty with M.F.F. returned on 23rd & 24th
Strength of Regt. and 239 T.M.B. today Officers 46, Other Ranks 747.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
Major-General A. H. G. Ricketts, C.B.E., D.S.O., the G.O.C. Cyprus District, visited Oxford Camp.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
2nd Lieut. W, G. Wright left the Regiment for National Service Release.
Twenty-three ORs joined the Regiment as reinforcements.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Regiment was informed that it would provide 15 officers and 300 men to line the route for the funeral of Field Marshal Lord Ironside, on Wednesday, 30th September.
 
1964 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – BORNEO.
"A" Company left for Penang aboard H.T. Auby on relief by "D" Company, lst/7th Gurkha Rifles, in the Padawan Area.
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1868 – 52nd – left Ireland for Malta.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Strength today :- Officers       Other ranks.
       H. Qrs.             12                   -
      “A” Coy.             7                165
      “B” Coy.             8                 161
      “C” Coy.             7                 145
      “D” Coy.             7                 191
      239th T.M.B.        5                   43    
                   Total      46                708
1900 - 3 platoons “C” Coy. Meade and 1 platoon “D” Coy. De Vitre arrived from RIKASIKHA.
Hear that the SCLESWIG is not now available and the regiment will embark in the CLEAR and go in her as far as MURMANSK and tranship to SCHLESWIG.
23.09.19. CAPT MEADE’S DETACHMENT.
1515 - Left RICKASHIKA rejoined Battalion 1830.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
2nd Lieut. A. J. Davies completed Unit Fire Officers Course in Cyprus.
He was appointed Fire Officer.
Sixteen soldiers of the Regiment were confirmed by the Archbishop in Jerusalem.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
A football match took place against 3 Royal Horse Artillery. Result, lost 4—1.
A hockey match took place against 1 Som. L.I. Result, lost 3—1.
A squash match took place against 2nd Grenadier Guards. Result, lost 3—2.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –KNOOK CAMP, WARMINSTER.
The C.I.G.S., Field Marshal Sir Francis Festing, G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., visited the Regiment informally.
After inspecting a quarter guard found by H.Q. Company, he lunched in the officers' mess.
In the afternoon he walked round barracks visiting the Basic N.C.O's and W.T. Courses, the Gurkha band and band lines.
He was accompanied by his Military Assistant.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
The Rt. Hon. Fred Mulley, M.P., Secretary of State for War, visited the Regiment and lunched with the officers.
Major M. M. V. W. Beak joined the Regiment from 2nd The Royal Green Jackets.
]]>Sun, 22 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-22nd-2019​On this day 22nd September
 
1790 – 52nd – formed part of the army which entered Paulighautcherry after 12 days siege. Killed 1 Serjeant. Wounded 1 Officer and 3 men.
 
1903 – 1st Bn OXF LI – Left Chatham for Southampton embarking on SS Plassy en route to India.
 
1915 - 7th (S) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - arived at Boulogne from England.
 
1917 – 6th (S) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Moved to WOLFE CAMP with a loss since the 20th of 12 Officers and 200 Other ranks.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Headquarters Grogan’s Brigade arrived from Pinega.
Colonel went over to G.H.Q. to see General Walsh and A branch about recommendations.
 
1944  - 7th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - placed into Suspended Animation and finally Disbanded.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Colonel Commandant attended a dinner party in the officers' mess.
A board of survey under Captain A. H. Morley checked all the Regimental sports kit.
]]>Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-21st-2019​On this day 21st September
 
1790 - 52nd - present at Conclusion of the siege of Paulighautcherry;
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Disembarked and went into huts at BAKHARITZA.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Three parties from the Regiment were sent out to help suppress "Feis" and Meetings of Sinn Feiners. Stones were thrown at one of the parties, and a man of the Regiment was hit and seriously injured. (For this he eventually received £160 compensation.)
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
Major General Woods, a.d.m.s., visited the Regiment.
A guard was mounted by HQ Company for the occasion.
Captain A. H. Morley rejoined the Regiment and was posted to H.Q. Company as PRI and messing officer.
 
1964 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – BORNEO.
Captain T. M. Hartley left the Regiment on posting to the Ministry of Defence.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs D. G. House left Berlin prior to his assuming command of 51 Gurkha Infantry Brigade Group in Brunei.
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1777 – 52nd – American War of Independence - The light Company of the 52nd with a small force under Major General Grey, at night surprised and defeated 1,500 Americans with 4 guns (artillery).
 
1917 - 6th (S) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - heavily engaged in Battle of the Menin Road (3rd YPRES) ATTACK ON EAGLE TRENCH.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Arrived opposite Archangel at 1800 hrs our destination is not now RIKNASIKHA but BAKHARITKA.
Colonel and Adjutant went ashore and visited G.H.Q. and obtained the following information.
Regiment is going to BAKHARITEA. “D” Coy (less 1 platoon) is already there.
2 platoons “C” Coy. (Meade) and 1 platoon “D” coy. (De Vitre) are at RIKASIKHA.
Regiment and 18 officers embark with Brigade Head Quarters in the SCHLESWIG.
28 officers embark in Breamar Castle.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
2nd Lieut. J. Pickard on arrival was posted to D Company.
 
1946 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AUSTRIA.
Lieut K. Phillips, Pte Francis and Pte Vince buried in Military Cemetery, Udine.
 
1957 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
The Under Secretary of State for War, Captain Julian Amery, M.P., visited the Regiment.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Lieut. T. M. Hartley completed APIU Course in Cyprus.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Regiment provided a party of 3 officers and 50 soldiers for the Battle of Britain Sunday church parade.
It was com­manded by Major P. J. Durant, m.b.e.
The Regiment was presented with a bugle major's mace by the Bicester Urban District Council.
A guard for the occasion was commanded by Major R. M. Colvile and the Regimental colour was carried by Lieut. J. P. Watts.
The Colonel Commandant accepted the mace on behalf of the Regiment.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
"C" Company left for classification camp at Taiping,
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
"C" Company returned with the Band from Sandakan.
]]>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-19th-2019​On this day 19th September
 
1857 – 52nd – during the engagements with mutineers from August 14th to September 20th the 52nd lost 1 Officer, 1 Serjeant and 25 men killed. 3 Officers and 82 men wounded.
98 men died of cholera and other diseases.
 
1915 - 8th (S) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - arrived at Havre from England.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Sisko disembarked 2 3-inch guns early in the morning and handed them over to the Russian Authorities.
Continued journey and passed UST PINEGA in the afternoon.
(Note two entries for 16th when we withdrew the Russians were holding BERESNIK which had been our base for Dvina and Vaga Forces. When we arrived at Archangel we heard that they had arrived at MORJEGGORSKAY and were holding that place. Up to the time we embarked we got no further news of them)
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Lieut, and Acting Captain Horley, M.C., relin­quished the acting rank of Captain (granted 1.3.19), and reverted to the permanent rank of Lieutenant.
 
1946 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AUSTRIA.
Lieut K, Phillips, Pte Francis and Pte Vince killed in railway accident.
Six other ranks injured,
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
The Regiment again assumed responsibility for Milpol and the Commanding Officer became I.S. Area Commander, on the departure of 19 Independent Infantry Brigade Group.
A large store of bombs discovered under a house in Limassol was blown up, together with the house.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Colonel E. G. B. Davies-Scourfield,m.b.e., m.c., the Brigade Colonel, The Green Jackets Brigade, arrived for a short visit to the Regiment.
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1857 – 52nd – still engaged in the streets of Delhi.
 
1917 - 7th (S) and 8th (S) Bns OXF & BUCKS LI - present-Battle of Doiran;
 
1918 - 7th and 8th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - Bulgar positions assaulted all along the line.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Remained tied up until the afternoon then continued journey and arrived at SISKOE just before dark.
18.09.19. CAPT MEADE’S DETACHMENT.
1200 - Arrived Archangel.
Disembarked 1700 on tug and went to RIKASHIKA. 2 hours downstream.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Orders for Egyptian Draft cancelled, thereby affecting some 109 (previously 217) men who had been warned for this, clothed and sent on leave, and had been waiting for orders for several weeks.
 
1924 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Orders were issued that Buff Belts would be taken into wear for Walking Out, with effect from the 22nd inst.
 
1944 -7th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI -Engaged in the Battle of Ceriano (Italy)
(18th/20th  September)
 
1946 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AUSTRIA.
Main Body arrived at Trieste.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
Lieut. R. A. Pascoe was re-granted the temporary rank of Captain.
Letter ‘C’ Company moved out on a company detachment at Perakhorio.
 
1957 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Major A. B. Gillespie-Hill assumed command of the Regiment in the absence of Lieut.-Colonel J. A. J. Read, D.S.O.  M.C.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
The Director of Operations, Major General D. A. Kendrew, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., made his farewell visit to the Regiment, and addressed all ranks.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Regiment sent a party of 3 officers and 14 soldiers to take part in an Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire (T.A.) exercise at Witney.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Major-General W. C. Walker, c.b.e., d.s.o., the Divisional Com­mander, visited the Regiment.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
The Brigade Commander visited "B" Company at Tutong.
]]>Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-17th-2019​On this day 17th September
 
1759 - 43rd - Quebec surrendered - 43rd formed part of the garrison of occupation.
 
1828 – 43rd – Terrible epidemic broke out in the 43rd at Gibraltar.
 
1857 – 52nd – at Delhi.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Continued journey.
Passed EMETSKOE and got hung up on the Emtsa bar, where most of the convoy had stuck. Crossed the bar and tied up downstream to wait for the other ships.
One 3-inch gun and a platoon of “A” Coy. were sent off to engage the bolos who had come down to the mouth of the Vaga and were firing at Divna force barges.
These men returned at 1730 and the Convoy started at 1800 hrs.
17.09.19. CAPT MEADE’S DETACHMENT.
0530 - Outpost withdrawn left SISCOE by barge 0830.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Lieut. L. W. G. Lome for dispersal.
Raid on Cork Examiner Offices, Lieut. A. S. Holiday with 20 men assisting the police.
The London Gazette of this date contained the following : "Lieut.-Colonel A. J. F. Eden, C.M.G., D.S.O., to be Colonel, seniority from 3.6.19."
 
1944 – 1st Airborne Divisional Defence Platoon incorporating members of 2nd (AB) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - flew to ARNHEM.
Also serving with the Division were former Officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment including:-
Brigadier Lathbury (43rd) 1 Para Brigade
Major Haig (4th Bn & 52nd) Div Provost
Major Wallis (4th Bn) 2IC 2Para Bn
Major Tatham-Warter (52nd) OC A Coy 2Para Bn who was to be awarded D.S.O.
Captain Moy-Thomas (52nd) Staff Captain 1 Airlanding Brigade
Captain Robson (52nd) 1st Airlanding Brigade GSO3
Captain Blatch (Bucks) Glider Pilot Regiment who was to be awarded D.F.C.
Lieutenant Grayburn (43rd) A Coy 2Para Bn who was to win the Victoria Cross.
Lieutenant Eastwood (52nd) 21st Independent Parachute Company
A number of former 52nd soldiers were serving with Major “Freddie” Gough’s 1st Airborne Reconnaissance Squadron and Major “Boy” Wilsons 21st Independent Parachute Company
 
1957 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Captain A. S. Payne assumed command of Head­quarter Company in the temporary absence of Major D. B. Fox.
Lieut. (Q.M.) A. J. Howland joined the Regiment and took over the M.T. Platoon.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Lieut. T. M. Hartley was appointed Intelligence Officer, Security Officer, and Civilian Labour Officer.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
Lieut. A. P. Whitfeld promoted Temporary Captain.
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1857 - 52nd - engaged in severe street fighting in DELHI.
 
1917 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – To HINAIDI and rail to KARRADA CAMP (Mesopotamia)
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Column continued its march to BERESNIK.
“A” Coy. rearguard left at 0700 hrs.
Before leaving 4 Russian M.G’s and 4 Russian L.G’s were handed over to the Shankhursk Scouts by order of Dvina Force.
March was carried out by the river road.
Several places had to be improved before the guns and transport could get across.
About halfway news was received that the Bolos had entered UST VAGA.
Shenkhursk Scouts retired on ZAKIMOVSKAYA and BERESNIK.
Advanced guard reached BERESNIK at 1100 hrs, Embarkation commenced 1200 hrs and was completed by 1345, the whole Vaga Column embarking on one barge the ENNESSEE.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 543 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital – Sick.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
2nd Lieut, H. I. Sutherland and 16 ORs of N.S. Group 5619 left the Regiment for National Service Release.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Regiment lost a football match against the Queen's Own Hussars by 4—2.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
Malaysia Day. All remained quiet and there were no incidents.
Lieut. N. J. R. Sale promoted Temporary Captain.
 
1964 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – BORNEO.
Colonel H. D. G. Butler, Brigade Colonel, The Green Jackets Brigade, arrived for a short visit to the Regiment.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
Lieut.-Colonel D. G. House, o.b.e., m.c., said "Farewell" to the Regiment.
The Command of the Regiment passed from Lieut.-Colonel D. G, House, o.b.e., m.c., to Lieut.-Colonel O. G. Pratt.
]]>Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-15th-2019​On this day 15th September
 
1857 – 52nd – took part in severe street fighting in Delhi.
 
1916 - 5th (S) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - present at GUEDECOURT - Battle of Flers-Courcellette;(Somme)
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
0130 - Wire received from Dvina Force that move will take place today as ordered.
All concerned informed.
0630 - “C” Coy, Hd. Qrs. and one platoon marched down to take over UST VAGA.
0835 - R.E’s marched from prisoners cage opposite SELTSO as Advance Guard to VAGA Column.
0930 - “B” Coy. (rearguard) left Canadian Village.
1800 - Column reached UST VAGA. 2 platoons 46th R.F. and 1 platoon marched for BERESNIK.
The column went into billets at UST VAGA.
“A” Coy. took over perimeter defences.
The night passed without incident.
One gunner accidentally wounded at MALA BERESNIK died during the night and was buried at 4.30 on Tuesday morning in the British Cemetery.
(N.B. On withdrawal the bridges at Scott’s post and Verkni Konetz the two main bridges on the Ignatovshaza-UST VAGA Road were destroyed.
All boats were destroyed and booby traps laid about in the woods.
15.09.19. CAPT MEADE’S DETACHMENT.
1730 - No. 10 Platoon outpost duty 4 verts from beach.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Classes  for   1st   Class   Education   Certificates commenced : about 20 Candidates.
2nd Lieut. P. T. Sears for dispersal.
 
1951 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Lieut.-Colonel M.  Darell-Brown, D.S.O., arrived in the Empress of Australia to Command the Regiment.
2nd Lieuts. K. A. How and Margetson joined the Regiment.
Lieut. W. S. B. Rawlings returned from a course at the Support Weapons Wing in U.K.
 
1955 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - General Sir Bernard Paget GCB, DSO, MC, handed over Colonelcy of the Regiment to Major General Sir John Winterton KCB, KCMG, CBE.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
News was received that Lieut-Colonel M. N. Harbottle will succeed to command in the summer of 1959.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
Captain Haines flew out and located Sjt Hickmott's patrol and dropped rations to them.
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1857 - 52nd - severely engaged at the storming of the Cashmere Gate, DELHI.
V.C.'s won by L/Cpl. Smith and Bugler Hawthorne.
 
1914 - 2/4th (T.F.) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - raised at Oxford;
 
1914 - 6th (Service) OXF & BUCKS LI - formed at Old Dean Common (Camberley).
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Quiet.
Bolo prisoners sent down to UST VAGA under escort of Shenkhursk Scouts.
All ready for move tomorrow.
1900 - Code wire received from DVINA Force that move will not take place unless further orders received.
 
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – OXFORD - NEWBURY
The Battalion left its peace station on the 14th September at 0800 hrs. and moved to the concentration area south of Newbury.
The distribution of the Battalion in the area was;
Battalion Headquarters and H.Q. Company: Burley House, a large empty house with plenty of out-buildings.
A Company: Harwood Stud Farm.
B Company: Woolton House.
C Company: Battledene Wash Common (nearly three miles from Battalion headquarters).
D Company: Tile Barn.
All the houses except Battledene were in Woolton Hill village and by midday all were settled in, and work was started on improvements to the accommodation which was much handi­capped by the total absence of R.E. stores.
Before the Battalion left Oxford all duties, such as the guard at divisional headquarters, were taken over by the 5th Battalion.
 
1947 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LIVERPOOL – OXFORD.
Battalion disembarks at Liverpool.
Battalion met on arrival at Oxford Station by General Paget and representative officers.
 
1957 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
On the anniversary of the Storming of the Cashmere Gate, a Tattoo, organized by Captain W. S. C. Chevis, was held on the Sports Track.
There was a special luncheon with free beer and the day was a holiday.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Regiment played 30 Signals Regiment at football and won 4—2.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –KNOOK CAMP, WARMINSTER.
The Regiment arrived home again.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Colonel Scott, U.S. Army, visited the Regiment.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
Two patrols of the recce platoon, led by Sjt Hickmott and Cpl Sanders reported that they were unable to reach their R.V. at Lepu Leju on the Sungei Baram and that both patrols were out of rations.
A successful airdrop was made to Cpl Sanders but Sjt Hickmott's patrol was not located.
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1759 - 43rd - took part in the Battle of Quebec.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
0230 - Large bolo patrols reported round MALA BERESNIK and some enemy creeping round wire W of the Pimple.
Fire opened with M.G’s & T.M’s into the forest and groans and shrieks heard.
0630 - Bolo commenced shelling MALA BERESNIK with one battery 3-inch guns and continued till 1800 hrs.
 During the day number of bolos were seen from Hale’s post left bank to be moving towards NIJNI KITSA these seen later by NINJI KITSA and 3 knocked over by M.G’s.
1815 - 125 bolos (1 Coy of 161st Regt.) surrendered at N. KITSA Bolos plan was to attack MALA BERESNIK with 2 Bns. Of 160th Regt. and NINJI KITSA with 2 Bns. 161st Regt. Both attacks fell through.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Captain E. N. C. Woollerton for dispersal.
2nd Lieut. J. S. Forbes arrived and was attached to C Company.
 
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI -
By the 13th September the full scale of anti-tank rifles had arrived and the carrier platoon had now three carriers.
Transport was still very short, and it was necessary to order back the trucks which had taken the advanced party to the concentration area in order to convey the cooks when the Battalion finally moved on the 14th September.
 
1944 -7th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - engaged in Attack on SENSOLI RIDGE (Italy)
(13/14 September)
 
1946 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AUSTRIA.
Main Body arrived at Treviso.
Advance Party left for Trieste.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
The Regiment was stood to and all available men despatched to take part in a cordon and search operation following the escape of 7 detainees from Camp K.
The Regiment took over the duties of the Nicosia Area Reserve battalion and was almost entirely committed on guards and escort duties.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
The Regiment left Otterburn Camp on a Regimental Road Movement Exercise.
The night was spent at the Dukeries training area, outside Nottingham.]]>Thu, 12 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-12th-2019​On this day 12th September
 
1777 – 52nd – Battalion Companies 52nd embarked to capture Newark (North America).
 
1914 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI –Battle of the AISNE commenced (2nd Bn present) .
 
1918 - 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - engaged Battle of Havrincourt.
ORs Killed = 5, Wounded = 5, Missing = 2, Gassed = 4. Total = 16.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LAVENTIE.
The Battalion carried out an attack on JUNCTION POST.
The enemy offered strong resistance, and compelled the right to withdraw.
Casualties: - 2/Lt. J.F. GEORGE, wounded, 2/Lt. N. CLAYTON, wounded, 2/Lt. G.A. ROWLERSON, missing.
O.R. Killed 7 wounded 22, missing 18, Wounded and missing 1 total 48.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - Cpl. W. Wilcox, near Laventie, gained the V.C.
[ London Gazette, 15 November 1918 ], near Laventie, France, 12 September 1918, Lance Corporal Alfred Wilcox, 2/4th Bn, Oxforshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.
For most conspicuous bravery and initiative in attack (near Laventie, France) when his company was held up by heavy and persistent machine-gun fire at close range. On his own initiative, with four men he rushed ahead to the nearest enemy gun, bombed it, killed the gunner, and put the gun out of action.
Being then attacked by an enemy bombing party, Cpl. Wilcox picked up enemy bombs and led his party against the next gun, finally capturing and destroying it. Although left with only one man, he continued bombing and captured a third gun. He again bombed up the trench, captured a fourth gun, and then rejoined his platoon.
Cpl. Wilcox displayed in this series of successful individual enterprises exceptional valour, judgment, and initiative.
 
Alfred Wilcox was invested with his Victoria Cross by King George V at Buckingham Palace on the 26th November 1918.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Major Ballard assumed temporary command of Regiment during Lieut.-Colonel Eden's absence on leave.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
The Final of the Inter-Platoon Football Competition.
2 Platoon ('A' Coy) 3, 2 Platoon (Gurkha Coy) 0.
This competition had been going since the Regiment arrived at Otterburn and was run on a knock-out basis.
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1777 - 43rd and flank companies 52nd engaged at Brandywine (American War of Independence).
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
The Colours of the 3rd Battalion were moved to Depot, Oxford.
Lieuts. Ramage and Rowbotham for dispersal.
 
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI -
The advanced party under the command of Major de Pass left for the concentration area on the 11th September, followed by some of the heavy baggage, which was conveyed in motor-coaches stripped of their seats.
 
1957 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
2nd Lieut. J. P. M. Denny and 2nd Lieut. M. A. Wheen arrived and were posted to Headquarter Company.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Captain J. G. C. Goodwyn assumed the appointment of Weapons Training Officer. "B" Company won the aquatic sports held in Minden Barracks.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
"C" Company together with the Band and Buglers moved to Sanda­kan in North Borneo.
]]>Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.lightbobs.com/on-this-day/september-10th-2019​On this day 10th September
 
1790 - 52nd - present at the commencement of the siege of Paulighautcherry (India).
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
2nd Lieut. E. C. Simmons proceeded on leave prior to attending Course at the School of Military Engineering, Chatham, on 22.9.19 (6 weeks' course).
 
1939 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – COLCHESTER.
Meanwhile, fitting of equipment and promotions were com­pleted by the 10th.
Most of the men had never fired the Bren gun, and firing of this weapon and rifles was carried out.
We also did some sweltering route marches and completely spoiled a farmer's field by some night digging.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
His Excellency the Governor of Cyprus, Field Marshal Sir John Harding, G.C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., visited the Regiment.
He spoke to each company in turn and visited the Officers' and Serjeants' Messes.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
The Regiment marched through Oxford.
The salute was taken by the Mayor of Oxford, Councillor F. M. Brewer, who addressed the Regiment.
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1898 – 1st Bn OXF LI – Left Curragh Camp and moved to Mullingar.(Reached 11th Sept).
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
2015 - All ready for move tomorrow. 70 carts arrived 1700 hrs.
Wire received from Dvina Force 0441 that move is postponed till further orders.
We now have been ordered to move on Aug. 15th, & 31st. Sept. 3rd. 7th, 9th & 10th.
Still here.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
While searching Ayia Phyla, the Ferret Platoon found a shotgun, two pistols, ammunition and explosives.
Letter ‘B’ Company found seven home-made shotguns and two home­made rifles in the Turkish Market in Limassol.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
Lieut.-Colonel P. J. A. Lucas, m.c., R. Warwicks, S.O. I (P.T.) visited the Regiment.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
Regimental Exercise Marshmallow. R.H.Q. was set up in Harbottle Castle, the ancestral home of the Commanding Officer.
The Exercise lasted twenty-four hours with A, B and the Gurkha Com­panies mounting an attack and carrying out patrolling activities.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
The Regiment was visited by the Director of Operations Major-General W. C. Walker, C.B.E., D.S.O.
2nd Lieuts. P. G. Chamberlin and D. J. M. Roberts arrived in Penang.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
A team from "C" Company came second in the Berlin Infantry Brigade driving competition held in Western Germany.
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1857 – 52nd – Siege of Delhi – continued, 52nd at Brinds Battery.
 
1901 – 1st Bn OXF LI – occupying blockhouses in Orange River Colony (Boer War).
 
1914 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI at Ahmednagar received orders to mobilize.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
2245 - Orders for withdrawal issued 1430 hrs.
8.09.19.CAPT MEADE’S DETACHMENT.
0900 - ½ No. 15 platoon left for VAIMUGA at 9 a.m.
Remainder of coy. left 1630. Arrived TEGRA 1930.
 
1928 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – (India)- Army Order 139/1928 reviving the original title of Bugle Major instead of Serjeant Bugler was published in Regimental Orders.
 
1943 – 7th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - took part in SALERNO landings.
 
1952 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – SUEZ.
Major R. R. F. T. Barry, M.B.E., left for Cyprus, en route to England on expiration of his overseas tour.
Lieut.-Colonel P. G. F. Young, Major G. N. Astley-Cooper, Major H. J. Sweeney, Captain W. S. C. Chevis, Captain C. A. S. Hinton and a skeleton Regimental Headquarter went out on a four-day divisional exercise 'Preliminary Canter' in the area of Bir Odieb on the Gulf of Suez.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
Letter 'A' Company were called out to take part in a 48 hour operation near Kyrenia following a terrorist raid on a police station.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
During the evening a large bomb exploded in the NAAFI Families Shop in Berengaria Village, and caused a fire which gutted the shop.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
The Regimental Inter-Platoon  Cross-Country race was held :
2nd Lieut. N. W. Gibson (B) was individual winner. 1.  
Winning Platoon was:    
1.Platoon(Gurkha Coy)  
2.Platoon (Gurkha Coy)
3.Platoon ('A' Coy)

1964 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – BORNEO.
As part of the "Hearts and Minds" campaign Major R. M. Koe presented bookcases and books to villages in the Bau District.
 
1965 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MONTGOMERY BKS, BERLIN.
The Regiment won the Army Swimming Championship held at Eltham Baths, London, defeating 3rd Bn, Parachute Regiment by two points.
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1760 - 43rd - present at Capitulation of Montreal (Canada);.
 
1807 - Surrender of Copenhagen.
 
1857 – 52nd – Siege of Delhi- 52nd at siege work during the night  within 300 yards of the guns of the fortress.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Bolo shelled MALA BERESNIK heavily from 0900 to 1530 hrs.
Banu post and wire knocked about.
One man TMB wounded slightly.
1130 - Lt. Drake and an improvised platoon from SELTSO went over to R.A. lines and on up to M-Ber as a reserve.
 
1939 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – COLCHESTER.
The first air-raid warning was sounded just after Reveille about the 7th.
This involved everyone standing still while sounds of our fighters were heard.
The alert went on for two or three hours and badly inter­fered with the officers' breakfasts.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
Capt. C. A. S. Hinton posted to Letter A Company.
Lieut. J. P. Watts posted to Sp. Company.
The Regimental Sports Committee met under the Second-in-Command.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
Brigadier J. A. J. Read, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., arrived to spend two days with the Regiment. He watched Regimental training and addressed all officers, W.O's, Sjts and Corporals.
 
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
Three patrols of the recce platoon led by Captain Letts, Sjt Hickmott and Cpl Sanders flew to Long Akah to operate in the Indonesian Border area.
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1857 - 52nd before Delhi; 340 men in hospital with fever.
 
1858 - 43rd engaged at Punghattee Pass (Indian Mutiny).
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Large barge at KOSLOVO was loaded with kits of “A” coy and platoon “C” Coy. and dropped down to SELTSO where Hd. Qrs. kits TMB, MGC, were loaded.
Small barge at gunners landing loaded with kits of “B” Coy. RA, RE, Barges left, floating down stream at 1100 hrs. Lt. Dickinson TMB in charge.
Large barge arrived UST VAGA 4.30 p.m. Small one at 6.30 p.m. Will leave for BERESNIK at dawn 7th.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
The move of the Regiment into Oxford Camp was completed.
Letter 'C' Company took over the guarding of the detention camp at Kokkini Trimithia.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
A short exercise was held for Regimental Headquarters.
Members of the Regiment moved in troop carrying vehicles to watch the Edinburgh Tattoo.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
The Command Secretary visited the Regiment.
The Commanding Officer visited the Demonstration Platoon at the Jungle Warfare School.
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1807 – Siege of Copenhagen
 
1858 - 43rd - engaged at Sahao (Indian Mutiny).
 
1899 –1st Bn OXF LI – Left Mullingar and proceeded via Dublin Holyhead Chester Shrewsbury and Bristol to Devonport.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
0200 - Order received from Dvina force to have our barges below the Island by 1200 noon 6th owing to mining of VAGA.
1500 - Lt. Newton “B” Coy. wounded by a shell from one of our new 3-inch guns which was meant for the Tin Hut, but fell into Canadian Village.
Wounded man rowed down to UST VAGA in the Ex-Ecinrude Motor Boat.
1700 - Ration Convoy arrived. All troops now rationed to & for 9th September.
1800 - Wireless set sent down by convoy to UST VAGA. It is going to BERESNIK to be put on our troop barge the ENESEE not working.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Fire at "Douglas" Mills, near Cork; about 60 men of the Regiment proceeded promptly to the scene of the fire, which had already destroyed practically the entire mills; £20 sent to the Commanding Officer by the owner of Mills in recognition of services rendered; this was divided amongst the men, who received the sum of 6s. 8d. each.
The following Officers from Sandhurst arrived and were posted as shown against their names :—
2nd Lieuts. D. E. B. Manning (B), J. B. Jarvis (B), J. E. Dunbar-Kilburn (A), E. A. Oakeley (A).
 
1946 – 2nd (AB) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – PALESTINE.
General Sir Miles Dempsey C-in-C MELF visited the Regiment.
 
1950 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Guard of Honour for Commander-in-Chief M.E.L.F., General Sir Brian H. Robertson, Bt., C.B.E., K.C.M.G.,  K.G.V.O., C.B., D.S.O., M.C., A.D.C. commanded by Major A. de V. Gibson. Paraded at R.A.F. Station, Nicosia, in conjunction with an R.A.F. guard.
Draft of 28 other ranks joined the Regiment ex-United Kingdom.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Letter ‘C’ Company found an empty hide in a house in the rural area.
 
1960 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –OTTERBURN.
Company group exercises began with companies bivouacking out for the night.
Lieut-General Sir Michael West, K.C.B., D.S.O., G.O.C.-in-C. Northern Command, visited the Serjeants and officers messes.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
The Commanding Officer visited the Support Weapons cadre, which was carrying out live firing at Asahan.
 
1964 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – BORNEO.
Tracker Team deployed in the area of Pang Tebang to investigate reports of an enemy incursion.
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1809 - The Light Division, on the left bank of the Tagus, near Almaraz, engaged with the French and covered the march of the rest of the Army along the right bank.
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
1330 - Routine boat arrived with Staff Officer from DVINA and a Signalling Officer.
1030 - 2 3-inch guns arrived from MALA BERESNIK from TROITSA.
Practice barrage put down in front of MALA B at 1815 hrs.
Not a great success. One premature (no damage).
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Lieut. J. Burns for dispersal.
Lieut. Holiday took over duties of Ammunition Officer.
 
1920 – A Series of Army Numbers (from 5373001 to 542900) to replace Regimental Numbers. (Army Order 338 of August 1920)
 
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – OXFORD.
By the morning of the 4th September thirty-four officers and six hundred and ten other ranks had reported. The whole of the embodiment had worked very smoothly, thanks to the practices which had been held in the previous years, when the company staffs had gone through the whole procedure.
It is interesting to note that there were present on this occasion four of those who had mobilized with the Battalion in August, 1914: Bandmaster W. J. Liebermann, M.M., C.S.M. W. Beal, Serjeant W. L. Liebermann and Bandsman C. E. Liebermann. In addition to the Liebermann family there were two nephews serving, Bandsmen N. and R. Liebermann, thus again bringing up to five the number of members of this family with the Battalion, as in 1914.
 
1949 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – SOBRAON BKS, SALONIKA.
The Regimental cricket team de­feated the Brigade Workshops by 3 wickets.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
Letter 'B' Company moved into the Regiment's new camp—Oxford Camp, Kermia.
 
1957 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Letter ‘B’ Company started a three-day operation to keep an area near Lania under surveillance.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
An EOKA courier was arrested by Letter ‘B’ Company.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
Junior Leaders Course No. 3 was completed.
Fourteen Rfn were passed out and were promoted Local L.-Cpls.
 
1964 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – BORNEO.
News received from Ministry of Defence of the return of the Regi­ment to England in January 1965.
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1822 – 43rd – Left Ireland for Gibraltar.
 
1901 – 2nd Bn OXF LI – 947 new rifles (Lee Enfield Mark 1*) received for re-armament of the Regiment to replace the Lee-Metford Mark 1* issued in 1893.
 
1916 - 6th Bn OXF & BUCKS LI - heavily engaged Battle of Guillemont (Somme);
 
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
0110 - Dvina forces 0800 received cancelling 0784. All Russian troops to be concentrated at BERESNIK by 1800 4th.
0235 - 0804 received one 3 inch gun despatched UST VAGA to cover approaches
1030 - Orders received for whole “B” Coy 46th R.E. to be concentrated at UST VAGA.
1145 - Lt. Gibbons and 1 platoon “C” Coy. left by left bank road for KOSLOVO from UST VAGA.
1300 - 2 platoons “B” Coy. 46th R.F. sent down to UST VAGA by PINEGAR.
1640 - Hd. Qrs. & No 8 Coy. 46th N.R.R. marched from UST VAGA to BERESNIK. 
1730 - No. 7 Coy. N.R.R. 1st Russian Field Battery with 4 18-pdrs and 53 horses marched from left bank opposite SELTSO to UST VAGA.
N.B. Russian troops on Dvina and Vaga have gone back to take up a line at NIKOLSKAYA about 15 Versts S of EMETSKOE.
0630 - A SAILOR OFFICER ARRIVED TO CHOSE A SITE FOR MINE LAYING.
Point selected between SELTSO and KOSLOVO left at 1000 hrs.
3.09.19. CAPT MEADE’S DETACHMENT.
1500 - Company embarked and arrived SKELETSKOE 0730 4th.
 
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
Major H. L. Wood took over his own Company (D). Lieut. G. P. B. de Pass, on arrival, was attached to A Com­pany, and Lieut. J. Burns to C Company.
The following S.R. officers received orders to embark to join the Armies of the Black Sea on 7th inst. :—
Major A. V. Spencer, D.S.O., Captain C. A. Fowke, M.C, Lieut. R. L. McConnell, Lieut. W. A. Ramsay, Lieut. W. A. Cox, Lieut. H. V. Smith, Lieut. H. Vaughan, Lieut. F. W. Taylor, Lieut. F. J. Stephens.
(Orders cancelled on 25th September and the officers demobilized.)
 
1939 – Great Britain declares war on Germany.
 
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – OXFORD.
By 0900 hrs. on the 3rd September thirty officers and five hundred and sixty-six other ranks had reported. The out­lying detachments at Kidmore End, Thame and Dorchester had joined their respective companies, B, C and D.
On the afternoon of the 3rd September the colours of the Battalion were handed over to the safe keeping of the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and were eventually hung on a pillar in the Regimental Chapel, not far from the pillar on which they were hung during the First World War, 1914-18. The colour party on this occasion consisted of Second Lieutenants J. A. R. Forster and H. C. S. T. Barrett, Serjeants H Simms and R. Wiley and Lance-Serjeant C. Sammons. An escort of fifty rank and file, under the command of Captain M. C. Wiggins, with the band and buglers, was provided by H.Q. and D Companies.
 
1946 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AUSTRIA.
Advance party arrived at Treviso.
 
1947 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – EGYPT - UK
Battalion leaves BTD Suez and embarks at Port Said on HMT Clan Lamont.
On September 3rd, 1947, the battalion now reduced to 6 officers, 2 WOIIs and 88 ORs embarked on the HMT Clan Lamont, a converted cargo boat of some 10,000 tons.
 
1949 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – SOBRAON BKS, SALONIKA.
Carrier Platoon moved to Khortiatis camp in their new Oxford Carriers.
Much interest shown in these new fighting vehicles.
Mortar Platoon returned to barracks from camp.
 
1956 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
Lieut. B. W. Balls was granted the temporary rank of Captain.
2nd Lieut. R. W. S. Ball rejoined the Regiment from a course in England.
A draft of 10 other ranks arrived.
 
1958 - 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) – CYPRUS.
Letter ‘A’ Company assisted 34 L.A.A. Regiment R.A. in an operation at Monagroulli. Seven men were arrested.
 
1959 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – JELLALABAD BKS, TIDWORTH
A football match versus 27 Command Workshops R.E.M.E. was won 15—0.
2nd Lieut. R. P. Radcliffe was appointed officer i/c cycling.
 
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Lieut.-Colonel H. J. Sweeney, m.c., reassumed command of the Regiment.
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