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January 31st, 2018

31/1/2018

On this day 31st January

1856 - 52nd - took part in the Occupation of Oudh.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – METZ-EN-COUTURE.
Bathing. Working on new transport lines north of Fins, and on the Metz defences, R.E. dumps, etc., according to the Brigade Schedule of working parties.
The following officers were struck off the strength during the month:-
2nd Lieuts. R. C. Warren, M.C., B. J. Crewe, W. S. Moreton.
Five men were wounded during the month.
No reinforcements were received.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - ALBEREDO.
Coys working in pairs carried out Attack & Outpost scheme.
Ration Strength: 33 Officers 748 OR. Casualties: NIL.

1918 – 7th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – At DACHE Camps.

January 30th, 2018

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On this day 30th January

1854 - 43rd - arrived at Madras (India) from South Africa.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – METZ-EN-COUTURE.
Bathing. Working on new transport lines north of Fins, and on the Metz defences, R.E. dumps, etc., according to the Brigade Schedule of working parties.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - ALBEREDO.
Coys carrying out Training in Outposts during the Morning.
Ration Strength: 33 Officers 747 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 6th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To TOR TOP TUNNELS.

January 29th, 2018

29/1/2018

On this day 29th January

1856 - 52nd - at Cawnpore (India) joined the Oudh Field Force under Brigadier-General Wheeler.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – METZ-EN-COUTURE.
Bathing. Working on new transport lines north of Fins, and on the Metz defences, R.E. dumps, etc., according to the Brigade Schedule of working parties.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - ALBEREDO.
Coys Training during the Morning.
Conference for all CO’s in Division at 143 Bde HQrs at 11am.
Ration Strength: 33 Officers 754 OR. Casualties: NIL.

January 28th, 2018

28/1/2018

On this day 28th January

1817 – 43rd - 2nd Bn. 43rd disbanded.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE.
Reconnaissance of VACQUERIE Right Section (area of 99th Brigade).
Our own Support Line was shelled for an hour in the afternoon with 5.9-inch shells.
No casualties.
The Regiment was relieved by the 1st King's Regiment of 6th Infantry Brigade, and withdrew on completion of a quiet relief, to billets in METZ-EN-COUTURE.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - ALBEREDO.
Working parties found for road repair during the Morning.
2nd LIEUT FLEEMING proceeded to ROME on Leave.
LIEUT TROUTBECK to England on Leave.
Ration Strength: 34 Officers 754 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital.

1925 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -The Regiment arrived in Cologne and were quartered in Zugweg and Ulrich Gasse Barracks.

January 27th, 2018

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On this day 27th January

1809 -1st Bn.43rd and 2nd Bn. 52nd - landed in England from Vigo.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE.
2nd Lieut. E. W. H. Barclay was killed by machine-gun bullet, about 6.30 p.m.
Fog cleared about 5pm.
Quiet day.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - ALBEREDO.
Battalion paraded at 9.55am and marched to ALBEREDO about 2 1/2 miles arriving in Billets about 10.35am.
Billets quite good.
HQrs and A, B and C Coys in ALBEREDO, D Coy in CASACORBA.
Ration Strength: 35 Officers 756 OR. Casualties: NIL.

1918 – 5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To MONTESCOURT.

1925 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – The Regiment left Shorncliffe and moved to Cologne (BAOR). Strength 20 Officers, 6 Warrant Officers and 497 Other Ranks.

January 26th, 2018

26/1/2018

On this day 26th January

1801 - 52nd - Landed at Ramsgate from Lisbon.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE.
Thick fog all day.
A few pineapple bombs fell on the front line.
Snipers active.
Working Parties employed in digging new Support Line Posts, and in duck-boarding and wiring the posts.
Regimental H.Q. was shelled about 9p.m.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S. ANNA MOROSINA.
Battalion paraded at 9am and marched via ST MARTINO DI LUPARI and CASTELFRANCO to Billets at S. MARCO.
Battalion joined Brigade column at road junction North of S. of S. MARTINO on main GALLIERA - CASTELFRANCO Road at 11.19.
Brigade halted at 11.50am for 1 hour and ten minutes for dinners.
The Corps Commander visited the Battalion during this halt.
Battalion arrived in Billets at 3.35pm.
Men’s Billets Good. Officers Billets Poor. One blanket per man was dumped near S. ANNA to be taken on by rail to the new area. Remaining blankets carried by lorry to S. MARCO.
Distance of march 14 Miles.
Ration Strength: 35 Officers 751 OR. Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – To HOLNON WOOD Huts.

1918 – 2/4th Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – To HOLNON WOOD Huts.

January 25th, 2018

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On this day 25th January

1809 - 2nd Bn. 43rd and 1st Bn. 52nd arrived at Portsmouth from Corunna.

1815 – 52nd – Quartered at St Germaine near Paris.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE.
The Regiment relieved the 2nd Highland Light Infantry in the Left Sub-section of the VACQUERIE Left Section;
On our left the 10th Bn Worcestershire (19th Division).
On our right the 17th Bn Royal Fusiliers (5th Brigade).
A quiet relief.
Enemy machine-guns were active on our parapet during the night.
Lewis guns were disposed so as to fire from other than their battle positions to deal with this.
The Front Line, except posts was nearly impassable.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S. ANNA MOROSINA.
Coys Resting and cleaning up after previous days march.
2 LIEUT COXEN proceeded to G.H.Q. to take over Guard Duties.
Ration Strength: 35 Officers 752 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 5th (S) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – To BUCHOIRE (by bus)

January 24th, 2018

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On this day 24th January

1889 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - reviewed by Queen Victoria at Osborne Isle of Wight.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Battalion paraded at 8.45am and marched via FONTANIUA and S. GIORGIO DI BRENTA to Billets at S ANNA MOROSINA and SEGA.
Billets rather crowded as 143 Bde M.G. Coy and T.M.B. were found already in occupation.
Battalion arrived in Billets 1.35pm.
Ration Strength: 36 Officers 806 OR. Casualties: 3 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To VILLA BOLZONELLA.

1918 – 6th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To SWAN CHATEAU.

1945 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Holland
A move was made to the area of Grubbenvorst (8914) in very hard weather. There the Regiment remained for the rest of the month, finding many patrols at night near the River Meuse.

January 23rd, 2018

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On this day 23rd January

1803 - 52nd - Final separation at Chatham of the two Bns of the 52nd.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE (France)

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA. (Italy)
Coys Training during the Morning.
Billets cleared up and area stores dumped.
Ration Strength: 36 officers 808 OR. Casualties: 4 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – Moved into Support MAISSEMY. (France)

1918 – 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To Support at FRESNOY-LE-PETIT. (France)

1918 – 5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To DEVENCOURT. (France)

1925 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -The Regiment arrived in Cologne and were quartered in Zugweg and Ulrich Gasse Barracks.

January 22nd, 2018

22/1/2018

On this day 22nd January

1863 - 43rd - arrived at Fort William, Calcutta, from Barrackpore. (India)

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VACQUERIE.(France)
The Regiment moved by rail and relieved the Nelson Battalion of the 63rd (R.N.) Division in camp in Havrincourt Wood. The camp was in a very bad condition. The position was that of Reserve Battalion to the Left Brigade of the 2nd Division which had taken over the VACQUERIE Right and Left Sections of the front from the 63rd (R.N.) Division.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
C Coy bathing during Morning.
B, D & A (less 1 Platoon) Training.
1 Platoon A Coy on Working Party at CARMIGNANO STATION.
All Officers attended a lecture at VILLA JONOCH in the Afternoon by the Divisional Commander on the subject of Napoleons Campaign in Northern Italy.
Ration Strength: 36 Officers 812 OR. Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 6th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To Front Line.(France)

January 21st, 2018

21/1/2018

On this day 21st January

1890 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Completed movement from Parkhurst (Isle of Wight) to Portsdown Hill Forts at Portsmouth.

1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - with force concentrating at Naauwpoort, Orange River.(Boer War)

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
Coys Training during the Morning.
LIEUT A P DARBY proceeded to ROME on 14 days Leave.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 815 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital.

1918 – 7th (S) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – To H SECTOR Trenches.(Salonika)

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe
The commanding officer issued some notes on operations in severe cold. These show the very great care and foresight with which this problem was handled. Every man was able to enjoy two hours in a company rest area daily. Here were constant hot water, dry socks and hot food. Special white helmet covers were improvised. The result of this care was that no soldiers were evacuated because of bad feet and morale was very high. The German case was reversed and many miserable prisoners passed through the Regiment's hands.

January 20th, 2018

20/1/2018

On this day 20th January

1812 - Light Division - marched to El Boden after Ciudad Rodrigo.(Peninsula)

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)
The Regiment went through the Gas Chamber;
8054 C.-Q.-M.-S. Beckett was gassed, owing to having a defective box respirator.
Other casualties than Capt Hill M.C whilst in trenches: Wounded = 7 (during relief).

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
Battalion attended Church Parade at VILLA JONOCH in the Morning.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 826 OR. Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital – Sick.

1918 – 6th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To TOR TOP TUNNELS (Support).(France)

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe
After a period in reserve the Regiment moved on the 20th to St. Oedenrode (4232), near Eindhoven.
The last ten days of the month were spent in training, particularly section training, and in planning for future operations in the Reichswald. Route marches figured largely in the training.

January 19th, 2018

19/1/2018

On this day 19th January

1812 – 43rd and 52nd - Storming of Ciudad Rodrigo; Major-General Craufurd, commanding the Light Division, mortally wounded.(Peninsula)

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)
Lieut. Neville, M.C., with No. 6 Platoon, having proceeded to 3rd Army Musketry School on 5/1/18 returned therefrom on this date, having earned a very good report but had been robbed of all their blankets, which was duly reported

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
Brigade Route March.
Battalion paraded at 8.20am and passed Brigade Starting Point NOVE CROSSROADS at 10.24am.
Battalion turned off the road about 1/4 of a mile beyond this point and formed up in a field. Scouts were then put out and touch found with other units.
Battalion started march home at 12.30pm arriving in Billets about 3pm.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 828 OR. Casualties: NIL.

January 18th, 2018

18/1/2018

On this day 18th January -

1803 – The 52nd made Light Infantry

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)
Brigade Exercise.
Lessons learnt:-
(1) To avoid consolidating on a forward slope ;
(2) to see that the flanks do not hang back during an advance;
(3) to appreciate the difficulty of consolidating in depth when rear companies have been involved in the fighting, and so have to be withdrawn to strengthen rear lines.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
Coys Training during the Morning.
D Coy on the Range.
A and B Coys had baths at VILLA JONOCH.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 828 OR. Casualties: NIL

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – Returned to PONTRUET Trenches.(France)

1918 – 2/4th Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – To front line trenches GRICOURT.(France)

1918 – 6th (S) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – Returned to front line trenches.(France)

1940 – 1st Buckinghamshire Bn – arrive in France as part of the B.E.F. (France)
(145th Brigade, 48th (South Midland) Division)

1940 – 4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – arrive in France as part of the B.E.F. (France)
(145th Brigade, 48th (South Midland) Division)

1945 – 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - disbanded in ITALY / Adriatic coast.(Italy)

January 17th, 2018

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On this day 17th January

1809 - 2nd Bn.43rd and 1st Bn. 52nd embarked for England after Corunna.

1827 – 43rd – arrived in Portugal as part of Army of Occupation.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
Battalion Training during the Morning.
Conference at 5th GLOSTER HQrs for all Senior Officers in the Afternoon.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 827 OR. Casualties: NIL.

1945 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Moved to Fromelennes on the 17th, where it stayed until the 24th.

January 16th, 2018

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On this day 16th January

1809 – 43rd and 52nd - Battle of Corunna; death of Sir John Moore.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.(Italy)
Battalion took part in Brigade Tactical Exercise.
Battalion paraded at 8.20am and marched via TEZZE – GRANELLA – BORGO S. ANNA to STROPPARI where Brigade attacked: operations ceased at VILLA JONOCH about 2pm.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 826 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital – Sick.

January 15th, 2018

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On this day 15th January

1887 - 43rd - left Bombay for England after 14 1/2 years service in India.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT (France)
Inspection of horse-lines by the Major-General commanding the 2nd Division.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA. (Italy)
Coys carried out Training during the Morning.
Ration Strength: 37 Officers 831 OR. Casualties: NIL

1918 – 2/4th (TF) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To MAISSEMY Support Trenches.(France)

January 14th, 2018

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On this day 14th January

1809 – 43rd and 52nd - Retreat on Corunna; Sir John Moore's Army in position at Monelos covering embarkation of sick and baggage

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Coys carried out Individual Training during the Morning.
MAJOR P A HALL & LIEUTs DARBY & FLINT proceeded to RUBBIO for further reconnaissance of CAINA – ALTO LINE.
The following Officers proceeded on Courses:-
2nd LIEUTS RIGDEN, READ, ELLWOOD and PIGOTT.
2nd LIEUT CORFIELD to England on Leave.
Ration Strength: 42 Officers 845 OR. Casualties: NIL.

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – To HOLNON WOOD Huts.

January 13th, 2018

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On this day 13th January

1809 – 43rd and 52nd - Sir John Moore's retreat on Corunna. 1st Bn 43rd and 2nd Bn 52nd embarked at Vigo for England.

1814 – 52nd - Merxem (Netherlands); 2nd Bn. 52nd engaged all day holding the village against the French.

1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - arrived in South Africa.(Boer War)

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Battalion (less B Coy & 1/2 A Coy) attended Church Parade in the Morning.
Fatigue party under LIEUT DARBY consisting of B Coy & 1/2 A Coy proceeded to CARMIGNANO STN to unload wood trains returning to Billets about 4pm.
2ndLIEUT STOKES to Hospital – Sick.
2nd LIEUT COXEN rejoined from the Base.
R.S.M.VINCENT awarded the Military Cross.
Ration Strength: 42 Officers 849 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital – Sick.

January 12th, 2018

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On this day 12th January

1809 – 43rd and 52nd - Retreat on Corunna, rear-guard actions close to Corunna

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
All Coys took part in Battalion Training during the Morning, the Battalion Scouts forming marked enemy.
Ration Strength: 42 Officers 849 OR. Casualties: 1 Officer 3 OR to Hospital – Sick

1918 – 6th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – On relief moved to ONTARIO CAMP.

1918 – 7th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To TERTRE VERT.

January 11th, 2018

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On this day 11th January

1809 – 43rd and 52nd - Retreat on Corunna, rear-guard busily engaged

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT
Lieuts. W. J. Littledale and R. G. Wilsdon joined.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Coys Training in the Morning.
LT COL L L C REYNOLDS proceeded to England on Leave.
MAJOR P A HALL took over Command of the Battalion.
CAPT P L WRIGHT assumed temporary Command of A Coy vice CAPT FIRMINGER to HQrs as Acting 2nd in Command.
CAPT L E HUGHES R.A.M.C. (Att 1ST BUCKS) awarded the Military Cross.
Ration Strength: 44 Officers 857 OR. Casualties: NIL.

January 10th, 2018

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On this day 10th January

1803 – 52nd - Horse Guards' authority issued for 1st Bn. 52nd being called 'Light Infantry', the 2nd Bn to be separated and to become 96th Regiment of Foot.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Coys Training.
Ground still frozen.
Ration Strength: 44 Officers 865 OR. Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital – Sick.

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To PONTRUET-GRICOURT SECTOR TRENCHES.

1918 – 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To GRICOURT SECTOR TRENCHES.(Atilly)
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1945 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe
The 52nd followed up behind the Ulster Rifles through Wavrelle and Forrieres to Nassogne.

1950 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - Arrived Famagusta (Cyprus) and disembarked

January 09th, 2018

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On this day 9th January

1809 – 43rd and 52nd - Retreat on Corunna, rear-guard action on River Ladro.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT
The revetting and protecting against bombs of the huts was taken in hand and continued as oppurtunities offered either instead of, or supplementary to other training.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Coys Training as usual.
Ground still covered with ice and snow.
Ration Strength: 44 Officers 865 OR. Casualties: NIL

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To MARTEVILLE.

1918 – 6th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To TOR TOP TUNNELS (Support).

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe (Ardennes)
The Regiment was relieved by a parachute battalion and moved to the area of Barvaux-Condroz (2395).

1945 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe (Ardennes)
The Regiment was moved to Rochefort by road.
By now the enemy’s offensive had spent itself and the front was moving eastwards fast

January 08th, 2018

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On this day 8th January

1807 - 1st Bn. 52nd, - on return from expedition to Sicily, landed in England, and proceeded to Canterbury.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Training was carried on as far as the weather permitted.
Ground covered with snow and rain falling all day.
Ration Strength: 44 Officers 864 OR. Casualties: NIL.

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe (Ardennes)
The enemy withdrew under cover of darkness and patrols hurried them on their way.

1945 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe (Ardennes)
Defensive positions were prepared

1950 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - Sailed from Greece at 0900 hours for Cyprus.

January 07th, 2018

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On this day - 7th January

1756 – 52nd - The 54th Regiment Of Foot or Colonel Lambton’s Regiment was formed. Later this regiment became the 52nd Regiment of Foot.
Interestingly both the 43rd and 52nd were both initially raised as the 54th Regiment.
Happy Birthday to the 52nd.

1815 – 43rd - landed at Cat Island, North America. Took part in the Battle of New Orleans, losing 3 Officers & 13 men killed, 1 Officer & 21 men wounded and 17 men taken prisoner.

1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BEAULENCOURT
Notification received of the following additional " Immediate Awards " in connection with recent operations :
Military Cross: A/Captain L.E.W.O.Fullbrook-Leggatt.
Distinguished Conduct Medal: 11963 Sergeant E. Constable.

1918 –1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Coys Training during the Morning.
B Coy on the Bombing Ground.

1918 – 2/1st Bucks Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To VOYENNES.

1918 – 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To VOYENNES.

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe (Ardennes)
On the 7th the Regiment took part in a further attack designed to cover the right flank of the Americans driving southwards on the east bank of the River Ourthe (3986).
C Company, with two platoons from D Company, the carrier platoon, a pioneer section, three Weasels and a Wasp flame-throwing carrier, were to carry out the attack aimed down the south edge of the two woods already captured. Crest-clearance problems made close support by the gunners impossible, but the 3-inch mortar platoon put down a thousand bombs in thirty minutes.
Within an hour the objective was taken. The D Company platoon had a fierce but short fight and one platoon from C Company met sixty Germans who had been pinned in by the mortar bombardment. They fought hard for a few minutes, but then surrendered.
Altogether eighty-three prisoners were taken and between thirty and forty dead counted—all from the 116th Panzer Division.
Captain G. R. Seers, who had come up to visit his two platoons, was hit by an isolated concentration of mortar fire and died a few minutes later.

1945 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe (Ardennes)
Defensive positions were prepared

1950 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) – Embarked (from Greece) in M.V. Westralia for Cyprus.