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On this day 31st March

31/3/2016

On this day 31st March

1864 - 52nd arrived at Portsmouth from India.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – HERSIN Q.5.
In billets
250 men found at night for fatigues making and improving 2nd Line in ANGRES section.

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE FT K10/5 – K16/1
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery Quiet on both sides.

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The advance continued to Vreden (3782) unopposed.

1945 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – COESFELD to GREVEN
1230 - Left COESFELD. Moved along Divisional axis, already cleared by 5 Para to GREVEN 9288. From here we moved up into the wooded area 947916 our Task being to protect the Divisions North flank. One Battalion of parachutists is across the DORTMUND-EMS canal. In getting into position we met fire from AA guns & small arms fire from Flak personnel. C Coy suffered some casualties including Maj. Molloy. Medium artillery helped to keep the Flak guns fairly quiet but there was only a very narrow safety margin. The whole operation was rendered very difficult owing to the lack of any maps better than 1/100,000 & by the darkness of the night.

On this day 30th March

30/3/2016

On this day 30th March

1885 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Left Bangalore (India) for Quetta (Biluchistan).

1915 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – CHELMSFORD to BOULOGNE
5PM - Entrained by ½ battalions 5.0pm & 5.30pm, arrived FOLKESTONE 8.30pm & 8.45pm.
Crossed on steamer “INVICTA” ,
Arrived BOULOGNE 10.40pm.
Marched to rest camp OSTERHOVE. Strength 28 Officers 916 other ranks (including 1 RC Chaplain)

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – HERSIN Q.5.
In billets
250 men found at night for fatigues making and improving 2nd Line in ANGRES section.
2nd Lieutenant B C C WARDE (3rd Battalion) joined for duty

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE FT K10/5 – K16/1
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery Quiet on both sides.

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 30th it passed through Bocholt (2260) and now was once more at the head of the pursuit, travelling in Kangaroos. A Company deployed and cleared Haken (295690) and B Company passed straight through and took Veldboom (297692). A few prisoners were taken.
A Company remounted and set off again, but a self-propelled gun knocked out the leading tank, and since the ground was too soft for vehicles to move off the road, proceeded to pick off eight Kangaroos/three of them still full of troops. Casualties were lighter than might have been expected, but included Lieutenant Selby and Serjeant Walton. The gun then moved off and the subsequent attack found no opposition.

1945 - 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - COESFELD
The Regiment spent the whole day in COESFELD. No activity beyond the rounding-up of deserters & suspects.

On this day 29th March

29/3/2016

On this day 29th March

1790 – 52nd – Reached Aulloor (Southern India).

1915 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - arrived Boulogne from England.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – HERSIN Q.5.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE FT K10/5 – K16/1
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery Quiet on both sides.
Machine Guns active.

1943 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - started out on a 3,000 mile journey to join the 8th Army. (29th/30th March)

1944 – 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - moved to Egypt from Italy.

1945 - 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - COESFELD
0730 - R.U.R. leading the Brigade today with tanks from 4 Guards Armoured Brigade moved through KL REKEN & GR REKEN, thence by a cross-country route to COESFELD. The RUR has been held up on the high ground SouthWest of the town. The 52nd concentrated in farm 607685 and came under some Air-burst fire A & B Coys assaulted eastwards to get astride the main road into COESFELD from the south. No opposition. The Regiment entered COESFELD much battered from RAF attacks at 2145 hrs and areas for local protection were allotted.

On this day 28th March

28/3/2016

On this day 28th March

1886 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Left Egypt for India.

1886 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – Battalion paraded at 4.15am and left for Suez embarking on H.M.T Jumna for conveyance to India.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – HERSIN Q.5.
9.30am - Regiment marched 1 ½ miles to HOUDAIN station where with 2/H.L.I. it proceeded by train to HERSIN (50 minutes journey).
Billeted in the Convent School-very good quarters.
400 men on fatigue this night, making and improving 2nd Line in ANGRES section.
Captain R M OWEN proceeded to 2nd Divisional School at PERNES.

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE FT K10/5 – K16/1
Battalion in Trenches.
Rather more shelling in morning.
8 casualties in FT 10/4 from 5.9 shell. 3 Killed, 5 Wounded.

1918 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI heavily engaged with enemy in Aveluy Wood.

1945 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – BRAMBERGHOF to RHADE
0730 - Left BRAMBERGHOF. 5 Para Brigade ahead of us, meeting slight opposition. After delay caused by further traffic complications arrived at RHADE 454508 where the Regiment spent the night. The town was subjected to considerable air-burst fire at intervals during the night. No casualties.

On this day 27th March

27/3/2016

On this day 27th March

1815 -1st Bn. 52nd - left Plymouth for the Waterloo campaign.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
The Brigade inspected by Lt Gen Sir H H WILSON K.C.B. Commanding IV Corps into which the 2nd Division moved from 1st Corps at commencement of this month.

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE FT K10/5 – K16/1
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.
4 Officers 16 NCOs & Men from 13th YORKS & LANCS attached to Bn till 31st.

1945 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – BRAMBERGHOF.
All day at BRAMBERGHOF. Strength of coy's, several more glider loads having turned up, in addition to transport parties is as follows:- "A" 4 & 76 "B" 2 & 62 "C" 3 & 67 "D" 3 & 76 "S" 6 & 96. The day gave an opportunity for a bit of rest & maintenance. In the afternoon the Cameronians arrived once more to take over from us. We had to remain at an hours notice to move, but owing to the crowding of the roads, the move was repeatedly postponed.

On this day 26th March

26/3/2016

On this day 26th March

1879 – 43rd – Arrived at Thayetmyo (Burma) from India.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Relieved 5/GLOSTER REGT in J Section.
4/OXFORDS on Left, 4/R BERKS on Right.

1918 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - engaged Battle of Khan Baghdadi (Mesopotamia).

1945 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Crossed the Rhine on the night of the 26th/27th, moving up behind the leading divisions.

1945 - 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – HAMMINKELN
0600 - Relief complete. Regiment assembled West of HAMMINKELN area 204495.
1100 - Moved off through HAMMINKELN behind Devons & RUR whose objective was high ground West of BRUNEN. The Regiment then took up the reserve position with Regt H.Q. at BRAMBERGHOF 249486. In the evening the "sea tails" under Maj A.C. Mason caught up with us. The axis is very busy and there is the transport of 52 Division plus a Guards Armoured Brigade, also S.P. guns & A.A. guns.

March 25th, 2016

25/3/2016

On this day 25th March

1812 – 43rd and 52nd - Siege of Badajoz; capture of the outwork of La Picurina:

1885 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – Arrived at Alexandria (Egypt) as part of Army of Occupation

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Battalion in Billets
All Coys Resting.
Inspections by CO.

1945 - 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - HAMMINKELN
Throughout the night this movement continued & tanks & about 30 infantry approached the bridge. "A" Coy were moved up to area behind "B" Coy. When it appeared that the tanks were on the bridge, the order was given for the bridge to be blown. Enemy definitely got into houses 218498.
0300 - Attack seems to have stopped. One tank hit by 6 pdr. Damage not known. Mediums laying harassing fire.
0400 - The enemy started working round to the North. Small party infiltrated between C & A Coys.
0445 - C Coy attacked and one platoon position overrun. S.O.S. Tasks called for.
A Coy counter attacked Northwards & one coy from 12 Devons moved up to occupy A Coys former position around crossroads.
0530 - Tank activity started up again between RINGENBURG & the river. 2 Mark IV's definitely seen. Shortly after 0700 Typhoons made their first rocket-firing attack. A Coy returned to their original position releasing the Devons company. Typhoon attacks on AUTOBAHN & RINGENBURG areas throughout the day. Continued enemy infantry activity was noticed to the North & West of D Coy, who made a clearing raid on the houses at 214508.
1900 - Comd Officer's O Group at Brigade. Information re take-over during the night by 157 Bde of 52 (Lowland) Div.
2040 - A Coy again attacked Northwards beside the road, suffering some casualties from enemy who appeared behind civilians who were displaying a white flag. While the Cameronians were taking over during the night, there was some desultory fire over the whole Bn area, but very few casualties were incurred.

On this day 24th March

24/3/2016

On this day 24th March

1741 – 43rd - The 43rd raised and originally numbered 54th.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Battalion in Billets
All Coys Resting.
Inspections by CO.

1918 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - First Battle of Bapaume. 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI carried out the withrdrawal ordered to avoid being cut off, by daylight and with great difficulty and some loss.

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe.
The Regiment moved back into the battle area once more, concentrated at Kuckuck (935276)

1945 - The 2nd (Airborne) Battalion Oxf & Bucks LI - landed at Hamminkeln in Germany during the crossing of the River Rhine, Operation Varsity.

Place: Birch
0615 - After an early rouse and breakfast, we were taken in transport from the BIRCH transit camp to the airfields at BIRCH & GOSFIELD, whence we started take-off at 0615 hrs. Weather fine. Very smooth flight.

Place: Hamminkeln Sta.
1020 - Immediately after passing over the RHINE fire from heavy Flak guns started coming up & several tugs and gliders were hit by shrapnel. As we approached the Landing Zone and cast off we were troubled by 20mm fire from positions round our objectives. Many gliders crashed & caught fire because of this & very great credit is due to the glider pilots who took us down through it to land with few exceptions, in the right places.
1140 - Message sent to Brigade to the effect that all objectives had been gained, bridges intact. We were short of Jeeps & heavier weapons - 6 pdrs & mortars. Many Jeeps had caught fire or been holed, & it was impossible to get others out of the gliders which were under enemy observation. All was quiet save for spasmodic spandau fire, by 1530 hrs. "D" Coy moved to its position near "C" as planned & the Glider Pilots took over the farm in rear of RHQ where they received 110 PW, who were later sent back to Bde.
1600 - Divisional & Brigade Commanders arrived. All the Divisional objectives taken. Heavy casualties among Airlanding Brigade. Estimated 50% total casualties in Regiment.
1900 - Glider Pilots under Squadron-Leader Reynolds took up position astride Railway south of RHQ.
2000 - Patrol from "C" Coy under Lt. Stone sent to raid Lt. Flak position 216503, 2 Germans killed, 2 prisoners. Lt. Stone wounded.
2030 - Strength of Coy's as far as can be ascertained are as follows A 4 & 56, B 2 & 45, C 4 & 52, D 5 and 58.
2320 - "B" Coy report sounds of track vehicles in RINGENBURG. F.O.U. (Forward Observation Unit) engaged target with medium artillery.

On this day 23rd March

23/3/2016

On this day 23rd March

1886 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Arrived at Poona from Quetta.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Battalion in Billets
All Coys Resting.
Final Fanshawe Cup. Result 7/WORCESTERS 2 goals, BUCKS Nil.

1918 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Battle of St. Quentin, continued; 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI and a Bn. of Royal Marines holding the Bertincourt Salient.

On this day 22nd March

22/3/2016

On this day 22nd March

1842 – 52nd – Left Barbados (West Indies) for Canada.

1847 - 43rd - New Colours presented to the 43rd by Lady Pakenham at Southsea.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Relieved by 1/4 ROYAL BERKS.
Battalion in billets in SAILLY.
A good deal of artillery activity during night.
5/GLOSTERS from J Section & WARWICKS from Left Bde attempting raids on enemy trenches. Foray unsuccessful the enemy wire being found too strong.

On this day 21st March

21/3/2016

On this day 21st March

1791 – 52nd – Engaged at Capture of Bangalore Fortress.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124.
In billets

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.

1918 - /4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI and 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Battle of St. Quentin;
The great German Spring offensive in France commenced, 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI and 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI. heavily engaged.

On this day 20th March

20/3/2016

On this day 20th March

1814 – 43rd and 52nd - Engagement at Tarbes with the French (Peninsula).

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION 124
12.45pm – Marched through BARLIN and BRUAY into billets at DIVION.
Very hot muggy day and men very soft for marching. Distance 7 miles.
Cleaning up, refitting and a couple of route marches occupied the time of this week. Some more wet and snow.

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery a little more active than usual on both sides.

1947 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - received notification that the 52nd Light Infantry must lapse into Suspended Animation.

March 19th, 2016

19/3/2016

On this day 19th March

1812 - 43rd and 52nd - Commencement of third siege of Badajoz.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8 to HERSIN
Relief by the 10th Bn West Riding Regiment (69th Brigade, 23rd Division).
This did not begin on this occasion till 6pm.
Very well carried out.
Regiment billeted for night at HERSIN (CORONS area).

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
At 2am Enemy opened a violent bombardment of our Right Coys trenches & Left Battalion of 144 Bde.
The bombardment continued till 3am.
Trenches suffering most – DOMINIQUE. CLISSOLD & FT K23/7.
Gas was distinctly smelt at 3am & this developed into quite a cloud. Colour White & smelt very sickly.
No attack developed on our front owing to our own artillery & Machine Gun fire.
At 4pm all was quiet. Our casualties 13 all wounded majority C Coy.

1924 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – In order that the wearing of the Regimental Button on the Service Dress, as authorised by A.C.I. No 129 of 1924, might be carried out without delay, it was decided that these buttons would be placed on sale in the Regimental Institutes.

1944 - 6th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - move to Burma

On this day 18th March

18/3/2016

On this day 18th March

1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Skirmish at Conte de Marcella.(Peninsula)

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.

On this day 17th March

17/3/2016

On this day 17th March

1776 – 52nd – Left Boston for Halifax.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.

1917 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - present at operations resulting in capture of Bapaume.

On this day 16th March

16/3/2016

On this day 16th March:

1794 - 43rd - took part in the second capture of MARTINIQUE.

1853 – 43rd - End of the Kaffir War.

1886 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – Moved from Gibraltar to Egypt.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.

On this day 15th March

15/3/2016

On this day 15th March

1797 – 43rd – Left Cowes for the West Indies.

1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Affair of Foz d'Aronce.(Peninsula)

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE PT K17/5-K23/6
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery rather active on both sides.

On this day 14th March

14/3/2016

On this day 14th March

1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Combat of Cazal Novo (Peninsula).

1900 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – marched into Bloemfontein. (Boer War)

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
10am-Commenced relief of 2/H.L.I. in same sub-section.
Companies moved at intervals of 2 ½ hours.
Neighbourhood of CORONS D’AIX somewhat shelled during the morning which interfered slightly with the relief.
During this period the weather was fine and not so very clear, consequently enemy’s artillery not as troublesome.
Their snipers are now more active than on first coming into this line, but they do no harm.
Many trenches and parapets repaired and improved: the full supply of S.A.A boxes and grenades placed in the line before relief on the 19th by the 10th Bn West Riding Regiment (69th Brigade, 23rd Division). This did not begin on this occasion till 6pm. Very well carried out.
43rd Reinforcement of 53 men joined. They are deteriorating somewhat in quality.

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Relieved 5/GLOSTERS in “G” Sector.
4th ROYAL BERKS on Left, 4/GLOSTERS on Right.
Enemy Artillery rather more active.

On this day 13th March

13/3/2016

On this day 13th March

1870 – 52nd Depot – joined the 43rd in Dublin.

1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - took part in the Capture of Bloemfontein.(Boer War).

1905 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – The following extract from Special Army Order, dated 21st December 1904, is published:-
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the following Corps of the regular Army and Auxiliary Forces being permitted in recognistion of services rendered during the South African War, 1899-1902, to bear upon their Colours and Appointments the words specified in each case:-
REGULAR FORCES – THE OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY –
“South Africa 1900-1902”, “Relief of Kimberley” ,“Paardeberg”.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
Regiment billeted in FOSSE 10

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Battalion in Billets.
All Coys Resting.

On this day 12th March

12/3/2016

On this day 12th March

1811 – 43rd & 52nd - Combat of Redinha.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
Regiment billeted in FOSSE 10
2nd Lieutenants N S HARRISON and W I B WARE joined for duty (from 9th Bn)

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Battalion in Billets.
All Coys Resting.

On this day 11th March

11/3/2016

On this day 11th March

1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Skirmish at Pombal (Peninsula).

1858 - 52nd - Captain W. R. Moorsom, killed at Lucknow.(India)

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
Regiment billeted in FOSSE 10

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SAILLY
Battalion in Billets.
All Coys Resting.

On this day 10th March

10/3/2016

On this day 10th March

1879 – 43rd – Left Madras (India) for Rangoon (Burma).

1886 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Left Quetta, Biluchistan, having lost 1 Officer and 92 men in 10 months from sickness.

1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - on rear-guard at Driefontein (South Africa, Boer War).

1909 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – New equipment (1908 Mills Burrows Webbing) and new bayonet (1907 pattern) issued and taken into wear.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
10am-2/H.L.I commenced their relief of the Regiment under same arrangements as before.
Regiment billeted in FOSSE 10 (same billets).
2nd Lieutenant R S L MAUL arrived for duty. (from Cpl 2nd King Edwards Horse)

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE
Battalion in Trenches.
Relieved by 4/ROYAL BERKS. Relief complete by Noon.
Whole Bn in Billets in SAILLY.

On this day 9th March

9/3/2016

On this day 9th March

1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Pursuit of Massena (Peninsula War).

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8
2nd Lieutenant M G FIELDING arrived for duty. (from Cpl 1st King Edwards Horse)

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.

1918 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - occupied Hit.(Mesopotamia)

On this day 8th March

8/3/2016

On this day 8th March

1814 – 52nd – in Reserve at Night Attack on Bergen-Op-Zoom.

1875 – 52nd – The New Valise equipment invented by General Eyre was taken into wear.

1889 – Oxf LI – Army Order 136 of 1889 contained the following:-
“In consederation of the services rendered by the Oxfordshire Light Infantry (2nd Battalion, late 52nd Light Infantry) during the campaign in Southern India, 1790-92, Her Majesty the Queen has been graciously pleased to permit the Regiment to bear the distinction of MYSORE on its Colours”.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8

1916 - Provisional Bn (1st).-with Kut Relief Force, at attack on Dujailah Redoubt. (Mesopatamia)

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE
Battalion in Trenches.
Quiet Day.

On this day 7th March

7/3/2016

On this day 7th March

1870 -43rd - Colour-Sjt. Denis Trehy and Pte. Charles Harman (43rd) awarded the Royal Humane Society's Medal.

1900 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – took part in the advance on Bloemfontein (Boer War).

1906 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – The Short Magazine Rifle (SMLE) and 1904 Pattern equipment was issued.

1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – R.8

1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE
Battalion in Trenches.
Very Quiet Day.
Capt COMBES took out patrol of 21 NCOs & men to 16 POPLARS after dark.
Bombed enemy who were found working in CHEMIN CREUX. Germans suffered at least 12 casualties.
Our casualties were 3 slightly wounded, all at duty.
Following men distinguished themselves SGT BALDWIN, CORPL BALDWIN, LCPL COLBROOK, PTE GOLDSWAIN, PTE HAZZARD, TIMSON, TODD E.

1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The Regiment was concentrated in a harbour area at Holt (9620). There it remained for five days