On this day 30th September
 
1810 – Light Division - commencement of retreat of Wellingtons army after Busaco on the Lines of Torres Vedras. Light Division as rearguard.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LOCK 7.
The Regiment remained at L.10.a & c. until 7.0PM when it moved forward to relieve the 60th Kings Royal Rifle Corps in NOYELLES but during this move other orders were received and the Regiment moved to the area FLAT FARM relieving “A” Company 23rd Royal Fusiliers prior to making an attack at 6.0AM on October 1st. Verbal orders for this attack was given to all concerned by 10.30PM and all companies were in position in above area by 11.30PM.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – KABERLABA SOUTH.
In the Line.
Patrols were sent out to CODA and MORAR during the Night 29-30, but NO enemy were encountered.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 588 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th and 8th Bns Oxf & Bucks LI - Armistice with Bulgaria declared.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To PETRALIC.
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On this day 29th September
 
1790 - 52nd - marched from Coimbatore on Dinaporam (India).
 
1911 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Left Moore Barracks Shorncliffe and moved to Albuhera Barracks, Aldershot. Strength 27 Officers, 750 Other Ranks, 36 women and 65 children.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LOCK 7.
At 9.30PM orders to move to trenches in L.10.a & c. (CANTANG TRENCH & SUPPORT) were received and this move was completed by 1.0AM 30th approx.
Casualties = 1 OR Killed.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – KABERLABA SOUTH.
In the Line.
2nd LIEUT CURRAM, SGT SMITH W, SGT ALLOWAY and L/CPL MERRIMAN attended a ceremonial parade at NOVE when they were decorated by the King of Italy.
LT COL REYNOLDS D.S.O. also received the Silver Medal for Valour at this parade.
Ration Strength: 22 Officers 589 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Entered CANAKCELLI under heavy shell fire.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To STRUMNICA.
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On this day 28th September
 
1872 – 43rd – embarked at Queenstown (Ireland) for India.
 
1915 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI engaged Battle of Kut (Mesopotamia)
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LOCK 7.
Starting at 6.15AM we moved forward to trenches in E.10.d. and remained here until the afternoon when we marched at Platoon Intervals to trenches in the area L.8.b & d.
Parties of Officers & NCOs sent to reconnoitre Canal Crossings East of NOYELLES.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – KABERLABA SOUTH.
In the Line.
Very Quiet Day.
No patrols sent out, whole front being patrolled by 4th OXFORDS.
Ration Strength: 22 Officers 585 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To LAVENTIE.
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To JENI MAHALE.
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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.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MORCHIES.
Continued the move forward at 11.15AM to J.23.a in artillery formation and on reaching this point rested until 5.45PM when the move to LOCK 7 (Canal-du-Nord) was completed.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – KABERLABA SOUTH.
In the Line.
Very Quiet Day.
D Coy patrolled to CODA during the Night.
CAPT P.L. WRIGHT and CAPT G. REEVES rejoined from English Leave.
Ration Strength: 20 Officers 547 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To POPELVO.
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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).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Orders received for the Regiment to move to MORCHIES.
1st Reinforcements sent to Divisional Reception Camp.
The regiment left area A.22.b.at 7.35PM taking the following route:- North of GOMIECOURT – South of MORY – South of VAULX-VRACOURT to MORCHIES.
Owing to it being a very dark night and also very wet direction was lost East of VAULX-VRACOURT and therefore did not reach the area I.11.c until 1.15AM 27th.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – KABERLABA SOUTH.
Battalion relieved 4th GLOSTERS in the Left Sector of Left Brigade.
B and D Coys + 2 Platoons C Coy relieved in the Morning starting at 6.20am.
The remainder relieving after dark.
Dispositions:-
Left D Coy - Centre B Coy - Right A Coy - Reserve C Coy
Ration Strength: 20 Officers 527 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - IZLIS to PECHOVO.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To KOSTURINO.
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On this day 25th September
 
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).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
From 9 – 10AM Companies as strong as possible under the Serjeant Major.
From 10.30AM Companies at disposal of Company Commanders.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
Coys carried out individual Training during the Morning.
Divisional band played in the Camp in the Afternoon.
Ration Strength: 20 Officers 534 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Heavy fighting all day.  
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To CASANDULI.
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On this day 24th September
 
1811 - The Light Division at Horquerra, on the River Vadillo (Spain).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
C and D Companies combined Tactical Exercise.
B Company Route March.
A Company Bombing, Bayonet Fighting and Skirmishing.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
Heavy rain fell all day and Training was restricted to such as could be carried out indoors.
Ration Strength: 20 Officers 539 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To CRUSECBEAU.
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - After night march through mountains, entered BULGARIA.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To BOGDANCI.
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On this day 23rd September
 
1868 – 52nd – left Ireland for Malta.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
A and B Companies combined Tactical Exercise.
C Company Route March.
D Company Bombing, Bayonet Fighting and Skirmishing.
1 OR admitted to hospital (accidental wound).
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
A and D Coys Training.
B & C Coys found enemy for BERKS Battalion Training on CIMA DI PORCO.
Heavy rain fell during the Afternoon.
CAT JACKSON R.A.M.C. to No 39 C.C.S. for duty.
CAPT THOMAS R.A.M.C. rejoined from No 39 C.C.S.
LT COL REYNOLDS to 145 INF BDE, MAJOR P A HALL resumed temporary Command of the Battalion.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 539 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Reached GERNICA.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - From MIHILOVO to RESELLI.
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​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 (MALAKOFF area) with a loss since the 20th of 12 Officers and 200 Other ranks.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Church Parade.
Inspection of Small Box Respirators by Brigade Gas Officer.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
B, C & D Coys fired on RAITERTAL Range during the day.
Divisional Band played in the Camp during the Afternoon.
Officers & NCO’s reconnoitred Switch Line between MARGINAL LINE and 2nd System.
2nd LIEUT GRACE rejoined from English Leave.
Ration Strength: 20 Officers 525 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Moving forward.
 
1944  - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - placed into Suspended Animation and finally Disbanded.

On this day 21st September
 
1790 - 52nd - present at Conclusion of the siege of Paulighautcherry;
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Companies at disposal of Company Commanders for Musketry, Extended Order Drill, Bayonet Fighting and Bombing.
103rd Reinforcement arrived. Strength 77 ORs.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
B and C Coys + BN HQrs had baths during the Morning.
A and D Coys acted as enemy on CIMA DI PORCO for OXFORDS battalion Training.
2nd LIEUT A.H. HERBERT to England on Leave.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 547 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Following retreating Bulgars.
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​On this day 20th September
 
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.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Companies at disposal of Company Commanders.
Classes of Instruction as usual.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
Battalion Training during Morning.
An attack was carried out from CASA LA GRANEZETTA against CIMA DI PORCO. Enemy found by OXFORDS
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 539 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital (Sick).

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.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Companies less classes of instruction at disposal of Company Commanders.
At 2.30PM the General Officer Commanding 5th Infantry Brigade inspected the regimental Transport.
Major J J Powell joined for duty.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA.
Coys carried out individual Training during the Morning.
Lewis Gun Class assembled under 2nd LIEUT READ.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 534 OR.  Casualties: 3 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Fighting in MACEDONIA continued.
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​On this day 18th September
 
1857 – 52nd – still engaged in the streets of Delhi.
 
1917 - 7th (S) and 8th (S) Bns Oxf & Bucks LI present-Battle of Doiran;
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
From 9 – 11AM Companies at disposal of Company Commanders.
At 1.0PM the Regiment paraded and marched to BEHAGNIES to witness a combined INFANTRY & TANK exercise carried out by the 2nd HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY and several TANKS and returned to bivouac about 5.30PM.
1 OR admitted to hospital suffering from gas poisoning.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MALGA FASSA.
Battalion was relieved during the Morning by 1/5 R WARWICKS and moved to CLUB CAMP GRANEZZA. A very nice position when reached, but on top of a mountain, and Huts in rather bad state of repair.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 530 OR.  Casualties: 3 OR to Hospital (Sick).
 
1918 - 7th and 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Bulgar positions assaulted all along the line.
 
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) 

​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.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Companies at disposal of Company Commanders, less Lewis Gun class and reserve Signallers.
At 5.0PM 30 Officers and NCOs witnessed a TANK DEMONSTRATION at BEHAGNIES.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MALGA FASSA.
Coys worked on Trenches and Huts.
A and B Coys found Night Working Parties in the Picquet Line.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 542 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital (sick).
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To LINGHEM.
 
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 (52nd) Div Provost
Major Wallis (4th Bn) 2IC 2Para Bn
Major Tatham Warter (52nd) OC A Coy 2Para Bn
Captain Moy-Thomas (52nd) Staff Captain 1 Airlanding Brigade
Captain Robson (52nd) Div GSO3
Captain Blatch (Bucks) Glider Pilot Regiment
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.

​On this day 16th September
 
1857 - 52nd - engaged in severe street fighting in DELHI.
 
1917 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To HINAIDI and rail to KARRADA CAMP (Mesopotamia)
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – Near GOMIECOURT.
Owing to insufficient accommodation the day was spent in making additional accommodation.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MALGA FASSA.
Coys worked on Trenches and Huts.
Night Working Parties found by C and D Coys.
CAPT THOMAS R.A.M.C. to No39 C.C.S. for a week’s tour of duty.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 543 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital – Sick.

​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)
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MORCHIES.
The Regiment marched to new rest area near GOMIECOURT A.22.b. by the following route:
South of MORCHES – South of VAULX-VRAUCOURT – South of MORY to A.22.b.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MALGA FASSA.
Coys worked on Trenches and redistribution of ammunition.
Night Working Party found by B Coy.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 540 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
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.

​On this day 14th September
 
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) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI formed at Old Dean Common (Camberley).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MORCHIES.
Companies spent day improving billets and inspections of arms, equipment and clothing.
1st Lieut G N Trockey USA MRC joined for duty as Medical Officer.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MALGA FASSA.
Coys worked on the clearing of all stores from the old Reserve Bn area.
A Coy found party at Night for work on Picquet Line.
2nd LIEUTs P.T.HERBERT, BUTLER and SHERWIN proceeded on English Leave.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 529 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital – Sick.

​On this day 13th September
 
1759 - 43rd - took part in the Battle of Quebec.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MORCHIES.
During the relief of the Regiment casualties to 5 ORs occurred.
On completion of the relief companies marched independently to billets at MORCHIES I.12.a & b. where the remainder of the day was spent in rest and general cleaning up.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MALGA FASSA.
Coys working during the Morning on Trenches and accommodation.
C Coy found Working Party of 60 for work on Picquet Line at Night.
LIEUT HIGLETT rejoined from English Leave and resumed Command of C Coy.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 525 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR to Hospital – Sick.
 
1944 -7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - engaged in Attack on SENSOLI RIDGE (Italy)
(13/14 September)

​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.
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
During the early morning and under cover of darkness a regiment of the 3rd Guards Brigade relieved our left company C in conjunction with our A and B companies, eventually secured ALBAN TRENCH as far as the flank of B Coy. D Coy who were on the east side of CANAL-DU-NORD were ordered to attack by organised bombing parties LONDON TRENCH and SUPPORT but this did not meet with any success owing to both trenches being strongly held and also the presence of a party of Germans (estimated 70 strong) being in FAGAN SUPPORT and firing on D Coy from the rear.
About 11.0AM “C” Coy were ordered to get in touch and extend the line SOUTHWARDS from the right of B Coy and to endeavour to fill in the existing gap.
A Coy 24th Royal Fusiliers were ordered to assist in this operation by working NORTHWARDS from FAGAN SUPPORT. It was not until early in the morning of the 13th that the position  was definitely established and the objective cleared of the enemy.
Throughout the operation of 11th/12th communication was very difficult to maintain owing to telephone lines being broken and the whole area being under heavy shell and machine Gun fire.
About 9.0PM the leading company of the 2nd South Staffordshire Regiment arrived to carry out the relief of the regiment as ordered but owing to the situation between B and D Companies not being clear the relief was not completed until 7.5AM on the 13th.
Casualties during the day were:
ORs Killed = 5, Wounded = 5, Missing = 2, Gassed = 4. Total = 16.
1st Lieut E G Huckins USAMRC, Medical Officer gassed.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Battalion was relieved by 1/4 R BERKS during the Morning and moved into Support.
Dispositions as follows:-
BN HQrs - H.72.32
A Coy - H.745.345 Right Centre
B Coy - H.75.35 Right Centre
C Coy - H.81.41 Right
D Coy - H. 715.302 Left.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 513 OR.  Casualties: 3 OR to Hospital – Sick.
 
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.

On this day 11th September
 
1777 - 43rd and flank companies 52nd engaged at Brandywine (American War of Independence).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
Enemy artillery very quiet during the earlier part of the day.
The attack commenced at 6.15PM under cover of a smoke barrage the Right company “D”  advanced and crossed the CANAL-DU-NORD without much opposition gaining its objective fairly easily.
Copies of attack orders sent to 5th Infantry Brigade 11.9.18.
The other 3 companies A, B and C met with strong resistance from the Front and Left flank – chiefly Machine Gun fire – and that night only succeeded in establishing themselves on a line between HUNT AVENUE and ALBAN TRENCH where strong enemy pockets had to be dealt with throughout the night.
Owing to loss of direction a gap of 500 yards in the line existed between the Right of B Coy and the left of D Coy, where a party of Germans prevented these two companies from getting in touch.
Casualties during the day were :-
Officers – 2Lt T B Baines, 2Lt R W Sawers Wounded, the former badly.
ORs – Killed = 11, Wounded = 52, Missing = 5, Gassed = 3. Total = 73.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Quiet Morning.
Front Line heavily shelled during latter part of the Afternoon.
Patrols searched all ground in front of Outposts during the Night – NO signs of the enemy.
Brigade was reduced to 3 Battalions 1/5 GLOSTERS leaving the Brigade and proceeding to France.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 514 OR. 
Casualties: 1 OR Killed, 2 Wounded, 3 to Hospital - Sick
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To LAVENTIE.
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On this day 10th September
 
1790 - 52nd - present at the commencement of the siege of Paulighautcherry (India).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
Rained heavily throughout the morning.
Very little shelling by the enemy.
Definite orders were received that the Regiment in conjunction with 2nd Highland Light Infantry would carry out an attack on 11th. Zero hour being 6.15PM.
The Left with 2 Coys 24th Royal Fusiliers in Support was given as the Objective enemy trench system from FAGAN AVENUE K.15.c.3.3. inclusive to K.9.a.3.9. joining up a defensive flank with BETTY POST.
Owing to the very bad state  of the communication trenches and the possibility of movement being observed all companies were ordered to move to their battle positions during the night 10th/11th which was accomplished without casualties.
2Lt S H Sheppard to hospital gassed.
1 OR was the total casualties for the day.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Some shelling during the day.
Patrol sent out by B Coy during the Night- NO enemy encountered.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 524 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Successful raid on SEC, capturing Austrian prisoners and guns.  
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Behind SAILLY.
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​On this day 9th September
 
1898 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Left Curragh Camp and moved to Mullingar.(Reached 11th Sept).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
From 4.0AM – 5.30AM and again at 8.0AM the enemy heavily shelled DEMICOURT and area occupied by A Coy also the Reserve Coy Area with mustard gas. Owing to lack of accommodation the companies affected could not be moved.
Between 12 Noon and 3.0PM the gas began to take effect with this result. A Coy had 1 Officer and 27 ORs evacuated and A Coy 24th RF 12 ORs evacuated by 10PM that night.
During the morning preparations were made for the Minor Operation on the 10th but at 2.30PM it was postponed to a later date (11/12th) and the B.G.C said that the 2nd Highland Light Infantry would co-operate with the Regiment on that date.
We had two casualties (slight) caused by our own shells falling in the vicinity of BETTY POST & KELLET TRENCH.
Lt D C Colvill to hospital gassed.
Total casualties for the day Wounded 3, Gassed 40.
Captain E J Anderson MC joined for duty.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Quiet Day.
During the Night Raids were carried out and consequently as far as possible all men were got under cover.
Considerable shelling on Front Line and BN HQrs between 11pm and 1am during first Raid.
Only a light reply to Raid at 4am.
During the Night Front Line was badly damaged in several places and a direct hit obtained on BN HQ.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 522 OR.  Casualties: 3 OR to Hospital – Sick.

​On this day 8th September
 
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.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
10AM – Advance parties sent to take over the stores etc from 23rd Royal Fusiliers and to arrange for the following dispositions .
Front Line Left Front - C Coy & 2 Platoons A Coy.
Front Line Right Front - D Coy
Support - B Coy + Coy HQ & 2 Platoons A Coy.
Reserve - A Coy 24th Royal Fusiliers.
The Regiment moved from bivouacs at 7.30PM in order C+2 Pltns A Coy, D Coy, A Coy less 2 Pltns, B Coy, Regtl HQrs, A Coy 24th RF. 200 yards between platoons, 200 yards between Companies.
The leading company reached regimental Headquarters 23rd Royal Fusiliers at 9PM but owing to it being a very dark night and the guides not knowing the area well, the relief was not completed until 2.30AM 9th.
During the morning information was received that preparations were to be made by the Regiment for a minor operation to be done on the 10th.
The relief of the 23rd Royal Fusiliers was carried out without any casualties.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Fairly Quiet Day.
Following Officers rejoined the Battalion:-
CAPT DARBY (GHQ SCHOOL),
LIEUT N.S.FLINT (GHQ SCHOOL),
2nd LIEUT ELLWOOD (MUSKETRY COURSE).
The following temporary cross-postings took place:-
LIEUT FLEEMING to Command A Coy
2nd LIEUT COWLISHAW to B Coy
2nd LIEUT READ to C Coy.
No Patrols sent out – Front was again patrolled by OXFORDS.
Ration Strength: 21 Officers 514 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
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.

​On this day 7th September
 
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.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – AREA H 11 d.
9AM – 12NOON – Companies at disposal of Company Commanders for physical training and games.
Parties of Officers and NCOs reconnoitred forward area as far as DEMICOURT.
101st Reinforcement arrived – strength 2 Sgts & 34 ORs.
Orders received for the Regiment and one company 24th Royal Fusiliers to be prepared to take over the Left Front area of the Brigade (90th) in the Line relieving the 23rd Royal Fusiliers.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Battalion relieved 1/4 R BERKS during the Morning, relief being completed by 10am.
Battalion was in Right Sub-Sector. Coys being from Right to Left: - C, B, A, with D in Reserve.
The 3rd Bn 78 French Infantry Regiment were on Right and 5th GLOSTERS on Left.
Not much shelling during the day.
2nd LIEUT COWLISHAW rejoined from English Leave.
2nd LIEUT READE Rejoined from Brigade School.
No Patrols out at Night as front was patrolled by 1/4 OXFORDS with a view to carrying out a raid on SEC.
2nd LIEUTs READ (from Bde School) and COWLISHAW (from English Leave) rejoined the Battalion.
Ration Strength: 19 Officers 498 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR Hospital – Sick.

​On this day 6th September
 
1857 - 52nd before Delhi; 340 men in hospital with fever.
 
1858 - 43rd engaged at Punghattee Pass (Indian Mutiny).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
During the morning the Regiment moved forward to MORCHIES into area about H.11.d.
Parties of Officers and Scouts reconnoitred forward area.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – VAL DEL BARENTHAL.
Coys worked on their own areas during the day.
B and D Coys worked in Picquet Line at Night under R.E.
Considerable shelling about 10-11pm.
Ration Strength: 19 Officers 490 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR to Hospital – Sick.