​On this day 30th April
 
1808 - 1st Bn., 52nd embarked for Sweden
 
1883 – 1st Bn Oxfordshire LI – Moved from Shornecliffe to Parkhurst (Isle of Wight).
 
1919 - 2nd Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - Germany
On the 30th April the strength of the Regiment was 102 other ranks and the following officers: Lieut.-Colonel R. B. Crosse, D.S.O.; Captain E. J. Anderson, M.C.; Captain (A/Major) E. H. Whitfeld, M.C.; Lieut. (A/Captain) C. R. Horley, Adjutant; Lieut. (A/Captain) L. E. W. 0. Fullbrook-Leggatt, M.C.; Lieut, E. K. Blyth; Lieut. F. Barnes, M.C., Quartermaster; Captain F. L. McGahey (Medical Corps, U.S.A.), Medical Officer.
During the month recreation of all kinds was indulged in—sports, games, dances, whist drives, concerts, etc., 193 other ranks were demobilized, leaving only about a dozen for demobilization.
 
1937 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – India
Red Flashes with embroidered White Bugle Horns taken into wear on the left side of the Pith Hat sewn on to the puggaree.
The Silver Bugle Horn now worn only on the Wolsey helmet which is worn on ceremonial parades.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Halted in Gyhum.
 
1945 -2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Suttorf
After repeated changes in timings, the Regiment marched out at 1700 hrs & crossed the ELBE by the Class 9 Bridge. 
Then turned East following the 3rd Para Brigade to HORST 9235.

On this day 29th April
 
1810 – 43rd and 52nd - Light Division - at Gallegos joined by Captain Ross’s Troop of R.H.A.
 
1864 - 43rd - present at the assault of the Gate Pa, New Zealand.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Halted in Gyhum.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Suttorf
Regiment moved by march route to SUTTORF. 
Concentrated in preparation for crossing ELBE.
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​On this day 28th April
 
1759 – 43rd and 52nd - Battle of Sillery,(America).
 
1917 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Battle of Arleux (Arras)
Casualties Officers- Died of Wounds = 1, Wounded = 5
About 200 Other ranks, of whom 130 were wounded the remainder Killed and Missing.
 
1917 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI. C.S.M. E. Brooks gained the V.C. at Fayet (France).
'For most conspicuous bravery.
This Warrant Officer, while taking part in a raid on the enemy's trenches, saw that the front wave was checked by an enemy machine-gun at close quarters.
On his own initiative, and regardless of personal danger, he rushed forward from the second wave with the object of capturing the gun, killing one of the gunners with his revolver and bayoneting another.
The remainder of the gun's crew then made off, leaving the gun in his possession.
S.M. Brooks then turned the machine-gun on to the retreating enemy, after which he carried it back to our lines.
By his courage and initiative he undoubtedly prevented many casualties, and greatly added to the success of the operations.'
 
1919 - 2nd Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - Germany
Ten retainable men proceeded to join the 9th Gloucestershire Regiment on the 28th, and 2nd Lieut. Knight left for demobilization.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Halted in Gyhum.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Ebsdorf
The C-in-C visited Division & presented medals won since the last presentation in Normandy. 
Advance parties moved to new location.
 
1962 – 1st GREEN JACKETS 43rd & 52nd – Arrived in Malaya (Minden Barracks, Penang)

​On this day 27th April
 
1810 – 43rd and 52nd - Light Division – marched to Almeida. (Peninsula)
 
1918 - 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -reduced to cadre.
The Battalion was split up.
Officers and men for drafting entrained at Berguette, for Etaples. at 4.30 p.m.
 
1943 – 7th Oxf & Bucks LI arrived in TUNISIA
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Halted in Gyhum.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Ebsdorf
Weather has broken. 
Training continues. 
Warning received that Recce parties will be sent to area of LUNEBERG tomorrow.

​On this day 26th April
 
1868 - 43rd - arrived in the Channel Islands from Aldershot.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Halted in Guyhum.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Ebsdorf
Fine weather continues. 
The Brigade Commander spent the morning looking at the training & other activities within the Regiment. 
Football & Films in the evening.
 
1953 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - The Regiment disembarked at Southampton and moved by rail to Chisledon Camp near Swindon.

​On this day 25th April
 
1864 - 43rd engaged with Maoris (New Zealand).
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 25th the 4th Royal Welch Fusiliers carried out the initial attack and at 1300 hrs.
A and B Companies were directed on Gyhum (0515) and Wehldorf (0316).
Opposition was con­siderable, especially against B Company, but A Company out­flanked it and Gyhurn fell to their combined assault C and D Companies then attacked Wehldorf and by nightfall had reached its outskirts against fierce opposition.
A and B Companies were moved up and the Regiment sat round a furiously blazing village until dawn.
During the night the enemy managed to slip away and a patrol found it empty.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Ebsdorf
Cadre for N.C.O.'s & potential N.C.O.'s started chief instructor Maj Edmunds. 
Coy's engaged in training, medical inspection, football etc.
 
1946 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Palestine - Ceremonial Parade at Allenby Barracks, Jerusalem to commemorate the Regiment leaving the 6 Airborne Division.
Major-General Cassels gave farewell speech.
 
1953 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - Empire Ken docked at Southampton after a good voyage.

​On this day 24th April
 
1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Second affair of outposts on the River Azava.(Spain)
 
1917 - 7th and 8th Bns Oxf & Bucks LI – present - Battle of Doiran; (Salonika)
 
1919 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -
On 24th April the War Office finally decided that the Regiment-was the 43rd—officially the 1st Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.
Early in May, the Regiment being still some 500 other ranks below establishment, we received drafts from a large number of units, which brought us up to a strength of approximately 800.
 
1943 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - 6th Airborne Division was formed.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The Regiment was relieved of its positions and moved round to Scheessel (1609) and later to Hetzwege (1112) as a preliminary to an attack north-west the following day.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Ebsdorf
A fine day devoted to maintenance & recces for training. 
Also baths.

​On this day 23rd April
 
1811 – 43rd and 52nd - Affair of outposts on the River Azava.(Spain)
 
1868 – 43rd – Embarked at Portsmouth on board HMS Urgen and sailed for the Channel Islands.
 
1917 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI  - present Second Battle of the Scarpe (Arras).
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 23rd advanced towards Mulmshorn (0410), with a troop of the 53rd Reconnais­sance Regiment in front.
Opposition was met and, though attempts were made to outflank it, resistance stiffened and the whole day was spent without further success.
 
1945 -2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI  - North West Europe - Ebsdorf
The Regiment left at 0800 hrs by march route arriving EBSDORF at about 1500 hrs. 
We are all billeted in the town and expect to be here for about eight days. 
The period is to be devoted to maintenance & training and the second-in-command is to start cadres for N.C.O.'s & potential N.C.O.'s. 
In the evening a Dutchman reported to "B" Coy the location of a very large quantity of valuables belonging to the Netherlands Government,  Bonds, currency, cutlery & jewellery were found hidden in a cellar.

ClOn this day 22nd April
 
1814 - 52nd quartered in suburbs of Toulouse on declaration of peace.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 22nd the Regiment moved up to Rothenburg (1102)
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Katzien
A very wet & unpleasant day. 
During the morning we were honoured by a visit from Major General Gale and Divisional Commander. 
Advance parties under Maj. Edmund left to reconnoitre billets in our new area.
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​On this day 21st April
 
1794 - 43rd - at capture of Guadaloupe.
 
1864 – 43rd – Engaged at Maketu, New Zealand.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Spent in the area of Hassel
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Katzien
This morning early a complete company surrendered to us. 
They were burnt out of their positions last night, have few weapons, little ammunition & no inclination to fight. 
They are an Eisenbahn Pioneer Co.  One woman in German uniform was with them. 
Today our village has been on one of the 5th Division axis & Americans are also all around us.

​On this day 20th April
 
1815 - 2nd Bn 52nd reached Canterbury on return from Belgium.
 
1919 - 2nd Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - Germany
On the 20th a Police Post replaced the Regimental H.Q. Guard.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The Regiment reverted to its pursuit role, moved to Liidingen (1692) and attacked Riekenbostel (1594).
Opposition was slight and a considerable number of dis­heartened prisoners surrendered.
One shell, the only one fired, killed C Company's forward observation officer and wounded the company commander, Captain C. F. A. Baxter, and his two signallers.
Another attack was mounted for Hassel (1697) and 204 prisoners surrendered; there was no fighting.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Katzien
At 1330 hrs Capt. P.E. Gerahty took out two platoons of "C" Coy along the same route as was followed by "B" Coy yesterday. 
Today however, enemy were encountered, some on the main road just South of POLAU, others in the woods due West of POLAU. 
A small battle took place during the course of which one German was known to be killed & six "soft" vehicles destroyed. 
Our casualty was one N.C.O. wounded. 
Tonight the woods are blazing in the area in which "C" Coy discovered the enemy. 
Our mortars fired 200 phosphorous bombs to get the fire going. 
Several deserters having had enough of this have come in this evening.

​On this day 19th April
 
1775 – 43rd and 52nd - Combat of Lexington (North America).
 
1886 – 52nd – Arrived at Bangalore (India) from Egypt.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The 19th was spent in Dauelsen under command of the Guards Armoured Division, during which there was no fighting.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Katzien
Local patrols report adjacent woods clear of enemy. 
A quiet day. 
At 1500 hrs Capt. R.A.A. Smith took a fighting patrol of 2 platoons from "B" Coy, to clear the woods between here & POLAU.  No enemy were encountered.

​On this day 18th April
 
1775 - 52nd - embarked at Boston for attack on Concord, North America.
 
1842 – 52nd – Arrived in Canada.
 
1866 – 43rd – Left Aukland, New Zealand for home.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 18th the Regiment seized Dauelsen (0085) as a firm base for the advance of the 52nd Division on Bremen (7199).
Heavily supported by heavy, medium and field guns, the battle was quickly won, only D Company having to fight a skirmish to secure its area.
Later shelling damaged most of the vehicles of Regimental headquarters.
 
1945 -2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Katzien
Left KAHLSTORF at 0130 hrs. 
Route HANSTEDT - RATZLINGEN - ROSCHE, behind the Devons who very successfully did a silent dawn attack on ROSCHE. 
We then passed through to the village of KATZIEN (0393), which we occupied at 0900 hrs without opposition. 
There are enemy - chiefly recce and PzJager - troops in the woods around us but nothing in the immediate vicinity & we have been free from shelling & mortaring. 
Capt. F.B. Scott went on a recce patrol to POLAU (0894) where he stirred up a few enemy on the ring contour west of the village.

​On this day 17th April
 
1863 - Field-Marshal Lord Seaton died.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Night attack began at 0030 hrs on the 17th. A Company secured the start line without incident and C Company moved forward with a half-squadron of Crocodiles and attacked a group of houses wherein all the Germans surrendered as quietly as possible.
D Company advanced through them without opposition and A Company did another leapfrog attack on to a cemetery.
The slight opposition encountered was silenced by Bren fire and a flame-throwing Crocodile.
B Company finally moved up on to a ridge above Verden and the 1st Highland Light Infantry moved into the town without resistance.
By tea time the Regiment too was in Verden.
During the day 112 prisoners were taken.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Kahlstorf
Vehicle movement heard early in the morning. 
On the whole a quiet day. 
One or two salvoes of Moaning Minnie.

​On this day 16th April
 
1797 – 43rd – Arrived at Jamaica.
 
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion captured TOMBOIS FARM during the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line.
Casualties – Officers Wounded – 5. ORs Killed  - 18. ORs Wounded  - 48
 
1931 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Bugle Cords taken into wear by the Buglers.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Moved forward to Weitzmtthlen (0581) and received orders for a night attack from Kirchlinteln (0684) to Verden (0081).
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Nettelkamp
At first light the Recce Pl went off to report on the enemy situation & the bridges at BOLLENSEN 9582. 
Lt. Wilmot reported that bridge was intact & he also located several S.P. guns lying up in the woods. 
At 1215 hrs the Regt. led by "A" Coy with Churchills in support left NETTELKAMP, with the object of getting to KAHLSTORF 9885. 
"B" Coy met opposition in the village whilst "A" Coy pushed through, & supported by our own mortars the 53 (WY) light regiment & 25 field regt put in an attack east of the road EMERN-KAHLSTORF, eventually getting into the latter village, where the Regiment consolidated, "B" Coy was detached and sent to GR PRETXIER 9984. 
During the day we were repeatedly bothered by guns & Nebelwerfers which between them caused 25 casualties.

On this day 15th April
 
1814 – 43rd and 52nd – Quartered near Toulouse. (Peninsula)
 
1885 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – Summer Clothing taken into wear, viz:- Khaki Drill; Helmets with puggarees, but without plates.
 
1919 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -
On 15th April the Regiment moved to Crowborough, and from this date to the time of embarkation (to North Russia) we were engaged in trying to organize companies, and do as much training as circumstances permitted.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The Regiment took up a flank defensive role in the area of Neddenaverbergen (0977).
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe - Celle
Todays activities entirely dependent upon the progress of the 15th Division in the advance to UELZEN. 
Owing to cratering of the main road & stubborn resistance in the town, we were unable to move up the axis until the afternoon, & even then progress was slow. 
We eventually took over the village of NETTELKAMP (9179) from the 9th. Bn. Cameronians. 
The Regiment did not arrive until about 2000 hrs. 
There had been considerable fighting in the area the previous night & during the day & it was known that P.G. troops were in the vicinity. 
Patrols eastwards & North East during the night made no contact however.
 
1953 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - Empire Ken left Port Said for England.

​On this day 14th April
 
1815 - 2nd Bn. 52nd LI - embarked at Ostend for England.
 
1869 – 43rd-Embarked on HMS Orontes and sailed for Ireland (Curragh).
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
At 0545 hrs during stand-to, the enemy launched a determined counter-attack, designed to annihilate the Aller bridgehead at Rethem.
At the time the 4th Royal Welch Fusiliers and 1st Highland Light Infantry were forming up in the Regimental area for a further advance.
Some enemy infiltrated into the Regiment's position, but D Company and, later, B Company cleared them out during the day, capturing the commander and headquarters staff of the 1st Battalion Marine Regiment, fifty other prisoners and two 10.5 field guns.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
After some waiting about & several changes in timing the Regt left HEITLINGEN in TCV's & following the main axis behind 15th (S) Div spent the night a few miles North of CELLE.  Houses there are very scarce & about half the regiment had to sleep in the woods.
 
1953 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - The Regiment embarked in H.M.T. Empire Ken at Port Said.

​On this day 13th April
 
1814 – 52nd LI – picquets entered Toulouse.(Peninsula)
 
1886 – 1st Bn Oxfordshire LI – entertained 2nd Bn Oxfordshire LI passing through Poona (India).
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The Regiment's part in the brigade plan was to capture Gross Hauslingen(1168).
Eventually the Regiment was fired at as darkness fell, in scrubby-country and with open flanks and no definite know­ledge of enemy positions.
A halt was called, but, after some opposition to A Company, Gross Hauslingen was occupied before first light.
Daylight discovered a dangerous and difficult situation, for a number of enemy posts had remained hidden and began shoot­ing as soon as they could see.
The day was spent in cleaning up these enemy posts.
Casual­ties were fairly high, as the fighting was very close.
Captain E. P. Hawley was killed when a panzerfaust hit his carrier, and Major W. R. G. de Warenne Warren, Second Lieutenant E. Norris and Lieutenant L. W. Hedges were wounded.
By 2000 hrs the posi­tion was stable.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
Our notice to move was cancelled about mid-day. 
More rest & maintenance. 
Some training & PIAT practice.

​On this day 12th April
 
1817 – 43rd moved from Bapaume to Valenciennes (France)
 
1919 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -
Arrived at Southampton and disembarked.
Orders were now received for the Cadre to go to Aldershot—much to every one's disappointment.
Reached Aldershot at 6 p.m., and were met by Titherington, Tyrwhitt-Drake, and others of No. 2 Composite Battalion (after­wards re-named 1st Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry), being prepared for service in North Russia.
The Cadre, having been inspected on the platform by the G.O.C. in C. (General Sir Archibald Murray), marched to Wellington Lines and a day or two later every one went on leave.
We had taken 51 days to get from Hit (Euphrates) to Aldershot, travelling in 3 river boats, 4 sea-going ships, and 8 trains.
 
1919 - 2nd Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - Germany
On the 12th the carrying of Field Dressings was ordered to cease.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 12th crossed the Aller at Westen (0572) and on to Ottersen (0872).
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
Another day of maintenance & administration, including a visit from a mobile bath unit. 
The Brigade Commander addressed all our reinforcements. 
We are to be at one hours notice to move as from 0800 hrs tomorrow.

​On this day 11th April
 
1814 -Treaty of Paris signed; Napoleon retired to Elba.
 
1886 – 2nd Bn Oxfordshire LI – arrived at Bombay (India) from Egypt.
 
1919 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -
After spending last night in the Rest Camp, we embarked this evening for Southampton.
We are still without orders as to our destination on arrival in England, but we hope it will be the Depot, Oxford.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
The Commanding Officer was informed at Brigade that this Division is now to be Corps reserve. 
Today we were passed by the 15th (S) Division. 
Spring sunshine gave us all a chance of cleaning up & maintenance. 
67 further reinforcements arrived.

​On this day 10th April
 
1814 – 43rd and 52nd - Battle of TOULOUSE (Peninsula)
 
1919 - 2nd Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - Germany
On the 10th seven officers' chargers were dispatched via Cologne and Boulogne to England, to be returned to the Regi­ment on its arrival.
No. 1 Company was now commanded by Captain E. J. Anderson, M.C,, and No. 2 Company by 2nd Lieut. Knight.
Captain F. D. R. Milne, M.C., and Lieut. J. B. Murray were granted indefinite leave pending orders as to posting, and the Rev. E. M. Guilford, M.C., was transferred to duty at Calais.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 10th set off again in troop-carrying vehicles through Lembruch (4336), Warpe (927616), where it paused on the 11th.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
Despite yesterdays hopes, we moved off in transport & arrived at about 1730 at HEITLINGEN

​On this day 9th April
 
1885 – 1st Bn Oxfordshire LI – left Kurrachee (Sind) by rail for Bolan Pass.
 
1917 - 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - heavily engaged -First battle of the Scarpe (Arras).
1917 - 5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – ARRAS - ATTACK ON THE HARP.
The Battalion left the caves at 9 p.m., and was in position in the Assembly Trenches by 12 midnight. At 7.34 a.m. the advance began……..
There was a certain amount of resistance from the back of Telegraph Work and the string of the Harp, but the Germans gave themselves up as soon as our men reached them. About 50 Germans were captured here…….
As soon as both objectives had been reached consolidation was at once commenced……
It is impossible to state accurately the number of prisoners taken by us, but it is estimated there were about 100. Three machine-guns were also captured.
Our casualties were roughly 5 officers killed, 7 wounded, and about 180 other ranks.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
The Regiment had the task of protecting the main route of the corps axis of advance.
Relieved of this duty on the 9th by troops of the 52nd Division, the Regiment concentrated at Lemforde (4330) ready to advance again.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Winzlar
A fine day, very suitable for the maintenance & cleaning up which we need. 
We are told we shall be here for at least 48 hrs. 
Received a draft of reinforcements - over 100 of them.
 
1964 – 1st Green Jackets 43rd & 52nd - The Regiment was complete in Montgomery Barracks, Berlin.

On this day 8th April
 
1810 - 2nd Bn. 52nd - marched from Chatham to London, to assist in quelling riots.
 
1919 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -
On 8th April orders were received that the Regiment should be known as “No. 2 Composite Battalion” and should consist of :--
H.Q. and A Company, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.
B Company, Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
C Company, Devonshire Regiment.
D Company, Royal Berkshire Regiment.
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 8th the Regiment had the task of protecting the main route of the corps axis of advance.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Frille
Deserters who came in early were from a Battle Group which they say now retired to RUSBEND.
The tracked vehicles heard last night, they say, were the rearguard & have now gone.
1100 - D Coy supported by the Light Regiment, mortars & MMG's put in an attack on FRILLER BRINK & HEINRICHS TEICH 8716, followed by A Coy.  No opposition.
After a wait in FRILLE were marched off at 1500 hrs & marched to WINZLAR arriving late & tired. 
No operational role, the Para Brigades being up to the line of the River LEINE.
 
1949 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd)- The Regiment disembarked at Harwich at 0900 hours.
Arrived Warren Camp, Crowborough, Sussex.
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​On this day 7th April
 
1815 - 1st Bn. 52nd - arrived at Grammont (Belgium) and took over effectives of 2nd Bn., which returned to England. (Waterloo campaign)
 
1882 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – New Territorial Helmet Plate and Cap Badge taken into wear.
The latter authorised to be worn without a crown; a circle with bugle within it.
(This was nicknamed the “Cart wheel” pattern.)
 
1919 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -
Disembarked at Taranto, and next day entrained for Havre, the three Cadres travelling in a special train, and reaching Havre on the 10th.
 
1919 - 2nd Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - Germany
The Regiment moved to Gohr and Broich and were accommodated in very fair billets and more concentrated than formerly.
 
1945- 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Frille
Early this morning C Coy moved up to the area of DAHREN 8625 working with 11th Armoured Division Recce. 
Reason - 11th Armoured Divisions bridge blown, therefore they are using ours at PETERSHAGEN. 
In the afternoon the forward Coys saw movement of several tanks & infantry & experienced some mortar fire. 
The tanks moved round to the North & were later reported by the Devons. 
Vehicle movement was heard early in the night, but later patrols heard & saw nothing.
 
1949 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (43rd & 52nd) - The Regiment left Gottingen station for England at 0720 hours.
Embarked at Hook of Holland 2030 hours
 
1962 - 1st Green Jackets (43rd & 52nd) Sailed for Malaya.

​On this day 6th April  
 
1812 - 43rd and 52nd - Storming of Badajoz - 43rd and 52nd engaged (Peninsula)
 
1916 - Provisional Bn (Later 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI) -  at the first attack on Sanna-y-at; casualties, 12 Officers and 250 men.(Mesopotamia)
 
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
Eventually C and D Companies started the attack at 0500 hrs. behind a series of artillery concentrations.
They were met by intense but extraordinarily inaccurate small-arms fire, and by first light had established themselves on their objectives, and A and B Companies had advanced through and beyond.
"Never," said the officer commanding B Company, "had so many bullets been fired with so little effect"—surprising, since the opposition were officers and N.C.Os. from a training school.
During the afternoon the 1st East Lancashire Regiment passed through the Regiment and continued to drive the enemy towards the Ems—Weser Canal.
 
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Wietersheim
0700 - "A" Coy attacked a position containing 6 Heavy Flak guns on railway mountings at 862163. 
C Coy came across, also the remainder of the transport. 
C Coy took position around road junction 836165. 
The day generally was quiet, except for occasional ineffective fire from an SP gun. 
During the night A & D Coy's reported hearing enemy movement including tracked vehicles to the East. 
Mortars and artillery engaged DF Tasks. 
Patrols made no contact.