​On this day 30th NOVEMBER
 
1843 – 52nd – a Regimental Savings Bank opened in the 52nd.
 
1917 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI  - BATTLE OF CAMBRAI – Battalion heavily engaged in repelling German counter attacks
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – BOIS DE VILLERS.
The Regiment rested, the day being spent in clearing up and improving billet accommodation. This involved rebilletting part of “B” Company.
General billeting arrangements equal to the worst.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
No Training.
D Coy replayed their match V B Coy OXFORDS in Morning & Lost 0 – 6.
Ration Strength: 25 Officers 651 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR Hospital.
 
1918 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Training carried out in accordance with programme (copy) during one morning only.
Afternoon free for recreation – many football competition games played.
A Coy. beat HQ 2-1.
B Coy beat D Coy BUCKS Bn 6-0 after a replay.
D Coy lost to C Coy R. BERKS 2-1.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - DOMART-EN-PONTHIEU.
Day spent in rest and organisation.
The following awards have been made during the month: -
SECOND BAR TO THE MILITARY CROSS.- Captain H. JONES, M.C.
THE MILITARY CROSS.- Captain J. STANLY.
THE MILITARY CROSS.- Lieut. F.W. PASSMORE.
THE MILITARY CROSS.- 2/Lieut. E.J.R. McANSH.
VICTORIA CROSS - 285242 Cpl. WILCOX, A.
DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.- 9663, C.S.M. CUNNINGHAM, R.
THE MILITARY MEDAL. - 202123 Cpl. ROSSER, L.R.
THE MILITARY MEDAL. - 265994 Pte. (L/c.) WARD, F.C.
THE MILITARY MEDAL. - 266962 Pte. (L/C.) STRANGE, H.R.
THE MILITARY MEDAL. - 34633 Sgt. MADDICK, T.
 

​On this day 29th NOVEMBER
 
1818 – 1st Bn. 52nd landed at Ramsgate from France (after 2 years service in France).
 
1866 – 52nd – left Aldershot for Ireland.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – SART EUSTACHE to BOIS DE VILLERS.
The Regiment moved to BOIS DE VILLERS, parading at 07.35hrs in order: Buglers, Band, D, C, B, A Coys, HeadQuarters.
The route was via LE ROUX – VITRIVAL FOSSE – SART ST.LAURENT.
On arrival in the new area billets were found to be very scattered and bad, and it was a long time before companies were able to find sufficient accommodation.
Close weather and heavy roads made marching very tiring. No one fell out.
Ten NCOs and men were found suffering from Gas Poisoning from sleeping in an insufficiently ventilated room with a closed stove.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Route March in Morning 09.30 to 12.30.
A Coy played D Coy R BERKS in BDE football competition & Lost 3 – 2.
Ration Strength: 25 Officers 657 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To DOMART-EN-PONTHIEU.
After it’s four hours wait the train left FREVENT siding at 0015 hours and ran to CONTEVILLE with only one stop (at AUXI-LE-CHATEAU).
Detrainment took place at CONTEVILLE in rain and darkness and was completed by 0200 hours
After a meal in an adjoining field the Battalion marched to its billets at DONART-EN- PONTHIEU, which was reached at 0630 hours.
The journey from CAMBRAI, delays which were explained by the transport through DOUAI and ARRAS of repatriated British prisoners, had altogether taken 40 hours from the time of actual starting and 86 hours from the originally scheduled time of departure.

​On this day 28th NOVEMBER
 
1853 - 43rd - left South Africa for India.
 
1905 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – Intimation received that sanction has been given for the Gorget Button to be worn on Officers Service Dress Coats.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – CHARLEROI to SART EUSTACHE.
The Regiment marched from CHARLEROI to SART EUSTACHE, via GILLY -  CHATELET – PRESLES.
The Regimental Starting Point was passed at 07.45hrs. Companies marching in order: Buglers, Band, HeadQuarters, B, C Coys. The roads were either pave or heavy with mud which made marching tiring. No one fell out.
Billets were reached about 12.15hrs. Regimental HeadQuarters were in a Chateau.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
3 Hours Training.
D Coy played B Coy OXFORDS in BDE football competition - Draw 1 – 1.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 665 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR Hospital.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - LOURQUES .
The train started from LOURQUES at 0930 hours and proceeded through DOUAI and BREBIERES to ARRAS where a wait of several hours occurred.
Iron rations were eaten by the whole Battalion during the journey.
At 2000 hours the train had reached FREVENT where it remained in a siding until past midnight.

​On this day 27th NOVEMBER
 
1859 - 43rd - with Nagode Force in pursuit of rebels (India).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – CHARLEROI.
Parties of the Regiment proceeded by lorry to see the Battlefield of WATERLOO.
The remainder of the Regiment bathed.
Capt E J Anderson MC proceeded to OXFORD on an Education Course.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
No Training.
All ranks given permission to go to review of a Composite Division by KING of ITALY – 1/4 R BERKS represented 145 INF BDE.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 664 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR Hospital.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
The Battalion entrained at CAMBRAIVILLE Station at 1300 hours and commenced the journey at 1430 hours.
After a certain amount of slow progress the train stopped at LOURQUES and remained stationary in a siding the whole night.

On this day 26th NOVEMBER
 
1875 – 43rd – Moved from CANNANORE (India) to BELLARY.
 
1899 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Moved from Ramilies Barracks to Oudenarde Barracks.
 
1901 – 1st Bn Oxf LI - repulsed Boer attack on Blockhouse Line. (Boer War)
 
1914 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI reached Mesopotamia.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – CHARLEROI.
A, B, C, D Companies bathed.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
CO Inspected all Coys in Morning.
B Coy played BN HQ & Transport in Brigade football competition in Afternoon.
Good game – Battn HQ & Transport Won 2 – 1.
Ration Strength: 25 Officers 662 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR Hospital.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
The Battalion remained in its own billets at short notice to entrain.
A days rations were drawn and meals were provided as well as possible under uncertain circumstances and with the facilities still available in the Barracks.
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​On this day 25th NOVEMBER
 
1800 - 52nd - landed at Lisbon (after Ferrol).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MERBES–STE.MARIE to CHARLEROI.
At 0800hrs the Regiment in order: Buglers, Band, A Coy, HeadQuarters, C, B, Coys marched from MERBES–STE.MARIE to CHARLEROI via BIENNE-LEZ-HAPPART – MONT STE. GENEVIEVE – PLEIN DES CHENES – FONTAINE L’EVEQUE.
Rain had made the roads heavy and during most of the march rain fell.
Billets were reached about 14.00hrs. Officers were billeted comfortably in private houses as also the companies which were in two large schools, only one man fell out.
A slow party was formed at PLEIN DE CHENES, with which the cookers moved, after providing teas for the Regiment.
Capt C W H Baillie rejoined from leave.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
3 Hours Training.
Ration Strength: 25 Officers 662 OR.  Casualties: 3 OR Hospital.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
The Battalion was under orders to entrain at 1600 hours but owing to delay in railway transportation this did not happen.
The Battalion remained in billets for the night.

​On this day 24th NOVEMBER
 
1813 – Light Division – after Nivelle the Light Division went into position at Arcangues forming part of a defensive line of posts on the frontier of France.
 
1917 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI transferred by rail from Ypres to Cambrai area.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VIEUX RENG to MERBES–STE.MARIE.
The Regiment marched in order – HeadQuarters, D, A, B, C Coys to MERBES–STE.MARIE via PEISSANT. Moving off at 08.30hrs and arriving in billets at 10.50hrs.
Owing to hard frost going was good.
The Regiment during the march owing to its more rapid rate of marching was able to have an extra halt, and so avoid over an hours continuous marching.
The company billets were very scattered.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Sunday – Voluntary Church Parades.
3 Coys had baths.
2 more pigs bought for Xmas.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 675 OR.  Casualties: 3 OR Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
No training.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Church parade in Barracks.
Lieut. Col. E.M. Woulf-Flanagan D.S.O. proceeded on leave, command of the Battalion taken over by Major G.K. Rose, M.C.

Click On this day 23rd NOVEMBER
 
1874 – 52nd – The Martini-Henry Rifle was issued to the Regiment and replaced the Snider breechloader with which it had been armed since January 1866.
 
1899 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – Moved to Aldershot and occupied Ramilies Barracks.
 
1917 - 1/1st Bucks Bn - Left France for ltaly.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VIEUX RENG.
Road mending, bathing and washing were carried out, also twenty minutes rapid marching.
There were football games in the afternoon.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Saturday – No Training.
Battn football match in Afternoon V 2nd S M Fd Amb. Good game – Draw 1-1.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 677 OR.  Casualties: 1 OR Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
No training.
Football matches in the afternoon, and Bn Concert at night.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Salvaging in CAMBRAI area.
Transport left for BERNAVILLE area.
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​On this day 22nd NOVEMBER
 
1813 – Light Division – slightly engaged near Bayonne. (Peninsula)
 
1853 – 43rd – Marched from King Williams Town to East London, South Africa, prior to embarkation to MADRAS.
 
1915 - 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - heavily engaged Battle of Ctesiphon - (casualties,13 Officers and 450 men).
 
1917 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - left France for Italy.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VIEUX RENG.
The Regiment found road cleaning parties.
Bathing and washing of underclothing was carried out under company arrangements.
B Company held a concert in the evening.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
3 Hours Training in Morning – C Coy played OXFORDS in the BRIGADE football competition & Won 3-0.
2 Pigs bought at VALDAGNO midst great excitement of parties. They are to be fed up for Xmas Dinners.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 676 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Coy training during the morning.
C Coy played C Coy BUCKS in the preliminary round of Bde Inter Company Competition – BUCKS won 3-0.
A most unfortunate accident occurred just after the interval, L/C BARNES breaking his right leg, as the result of a collision with the opposing outside right. Lt Col. REYNOLDS who was on the ground, bound up the leg with officers walking sticks as splints and the injured man was taken to the Field Ambulance in a car.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Salvaging in CAMBRAI area.
 
1929 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - On Friday, November 22nd, the 52nd sails for Burma (Maymyo) after leaving India (Calcutta)

​On this day 21st NOVEMBER
 
1853 - 43rd - marched from King William's Town to East London, South Africa, prior to embarkation for Madras
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VIEUX RENG.
The Regiment found cleaning parties.
Letter B Company ceased to be known as “Captain A G Cardys Company”.
The following Officers were appointed Seconds-in-Command of Companies, and as such made not available to command platoons.
Captain Bailies Company – Lt P R R Whitehead
Letter B Company            - Lt L W Giles MC
Letter C Company            - Lt O W Sturges
Letter D Company            - Lt L G Dowson
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
3 Hours Training in Morning.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 695 OR.   Casualties: 6 OR Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Coy training during the morning.
Fine day, but cold.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Battalion parade and training. 

​On this day 20th NOVEMBER
 
1776 – 43rd – engaged at New York Island (America).
 
1813 – 52nd – engaged at Arbonne.
 
1917 - 6th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI engaged BATTLE OF CAMBRAI.
Moved to assembly trenches: attacked with tanks and carried objectives.
Our casualties up to 10 a.m. were 2 Officers killed and 3 Officers wounded and 20 Other ranks killed and wounded.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – DOUZIES to VIEUX RENG.
At 08.10hrs the Regiment marched from DOUZIES. Companies in order B, HQ, C, A, D, the route being:- Northern outskirts of MAUBEUGE – West of ELESMES – VIEUX RENG.
The roads being slippery and muddy made going heavy. Billets were reached about 11.45hrs.
No one fell out on the march.
A second blanket per man was issued and the Regiment was allowed two extra G S Wagons for carrying them.
This days march brought the Regiment to the Franco Belgian frontier.
Daily there are seen on the roads large numbers of escaped or repatriated Allied Prisoners of War, also a continual stream of civilian refugees.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
3 Hours Training in Morning. – 1 1/2 hrs Battalion Drill.
LT H D C CAMPBELL joined Battn for Duty.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 687 OR.  Casualties: 5 OR Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Coy training during the morning.
Fine day.
HQ Coy played Transport at football & won 5-0.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Battalion parade and training. 
 
1947 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - All number V rifles and bayonets exchanged for number IV rifles and bayonets.

Click On this day 19th NOVEMBER
 
1812 – Light Division – arrived at Ciudad Rodrigo and went into Winter quarters.
 
1909 – Sir John Moore’s memorial unveiled at Sandgate near Shornecliffe.
 
1914 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (Indian Expeditionary Force 'D') embarked at Bombay for Mesopotamia.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – DOUZIES.
There was a Commanding Officers Parade at 1000hrs.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Battn inspected at 10.00hrs by BRIGADIER – Coys well turned out on the whole.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 629 OR.  Casualties: 7 OR to Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Coy training during the morning – P.T. Coy Platoon drill.
Sports committee held meeting – football matches arranged between Coy's.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Battalion parade and training.
Retreat played by massed bands of the Brigade in the PLACE DES ARMES.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To COPENCENI (ROUMANIA).
 
1935 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – The Regiment moved by rail from Bordon to Colchester and took over Hyderabad Barracks.
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On this day 18th NOVEMBER
 
1810 - The Light Division - at Valle (Portugal) went into winter quarters opposite the French Army under Marshal Massena
 
1812 – Light Division - Retreat from Salamanca continued; after a nights bivouac in flooded land, continued march knee deep in water.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – PREUX-AU-SART to DOUZIES.
Lt G E Pearson evacuated to hospital, sick.
2Lt E C Simmons, 2Lt R H Dalblac, 2Lt Plaistow reported for duty and were posted to A, C, B Coys respectively.
The Regiment Companies in order D, HQ, C, B, A Coys marched as part of the Fourth Army and Army of Occupation from PREUX-AU-SART at 09.00hrs for DOUZIES, the route being:- GOMMEGNIES – AMFROVILLE – BERMERIES – BAVAY – LA LONGUEVILLE.
Billets were reached just before 1400hrs and dinners were had on arrival.
Slight snow fell at times.
Traffic congestion and the slow rate of marching of the column caused considerable checks. No one fell out on the march.
During the afternoon Major General H R Davies CB visited the Regiment.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Coys Training. Squad & Coy Drill mainly.
Training in future to be 3 hours daily in Morning. Recreation in Afternoon.
2LT P T HERBERT rejoined from Hospital.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 626 OR.  Casualties 10 OR Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Battalion paraded for inspection by Brigade Commander.
At 9.50 am Companies marched on to their markers, on the Bn parade ground, HQ Coy on the right.
Bn formed up in Company column.
The inspection was very thorough, and the Brigade Commander made a close examination of both fighting and administrative sections.
He expressed himself satisfied with the turnout of the men.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Battalion parade in morning and company training.
Baths in afternoon.

​On this day 17th NOVEMBER
 
1812 – Light Division – action on the Hucbra.
 
1915 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - sailed from Marseilles for Salonika.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - commenced the march to the Rhine.
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – PREUX-AU-SART.
About midnight 16th/17th Orders which had previously been received for the Regiment to march to DOUZIES were cancelled, notification being sent from Brigade that there would be no movement this day.
A voluntary Church Service was held in the evening.
Notification received that Capt A G Cardy had been evacuated to England, and so Struck Off the Strength.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Sunday. Church Parade in FACTORY at MAGLIO.
Snow fell in afternoon.
CAPT H S THOMAS (MO) left for ENGLAND.
1st signs of demobilisation.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 638 OR. Casualties: 2LT D CULLIMAN & 3 OR to hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Bn paraded at 9.15 am for Church Service in MAGLIO factory.
Two Coy's (C & D) & HQ Coy proceeded by the Band.
Special service of Thanksgiving – A & B Coy's attended a similar service at 11 am.
Cold day, some snow during the morning.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - CAMBRAI .
Church parade at 1030 hours in Battalion Barracks.
Award of the VICTORIA CROSS to No 255242 L/Cpl. WILCOX, A. for gallantry in attack on JUNCTION POST on the 12th September, came through to the Battalion

​On this day 16th NOVEMBER
 
1776 – 43rd and 52nd – engaged at Fort Washington (America).
 
1903 – 2nd Bn Oxf LI – Disembarked at Southampton on return from India.
Moved to Chatham.
 
1918 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - to Preur-au-Sart to join Army of Occupation in Germany.
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
All men considered unfit for long marching and casuals, men going on leave etc, about 50 in all, were sent to the Divisional Reception Camp under Lt Dowson.
At 08.50 hours the Regiment marched from VILLERS-POL in order HeadQuarters, B, C, A, D Companies to PREUX-AU-SART via South of WARGNIES LE GRAND and WARGNIES LE PETIT.
Billets were reached about 1100 hours.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
CO inspected all Coys during morning in Marching Order.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 635 OR. Casualties: CAPT HIGLETT G W & 5 OR Hospital
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Inspections & fine, but cold.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To CAMBRAI .
The Battalion marched to CAMBRAI and was billeted at the HOPITAL PARMENTIAIRE (in barracks)
 
1929 – 4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - On November 16th a memorial to the 6lst Division was unveiled at Stratford-on-Avon by General Sir Ivor Maxse, K.C.B., K.C.V.O., D.S.O.
Units from the Division were invited to send detachments, and perhaps it is with pardonable pride that it can be noted the 4th Battalion sent the strongest party.

​On this day 15th NOVEMBER
 
1812 - The British Army, which had moved from Madrid to Salamanca, commenced its retirement on Portugal, covered by the Light Division.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
A, C & D Coys carried out route marching.
Brigadier-General W L Osborn CMG DSO Commanding 5th Infantry Brigade inspected the Regimental Transport.
In the evening a Regimental Concert was held.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
More cleaning up etc.
2LT G B BARKER rejoined from Hospital.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 640 OR.  Casualties: NIL
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Inspections & 1½ hrs drill.
Very cold.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To CAGNONCLES.
The Battalion marched to billets at CAGNONCLES.
 
1947– 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI (52nd Light Infantry) reduced to token cadre of 1 Officer , 1 WO and 2 NCOs.

​On this day 14th NOVEMBER
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
Buglers, HeadQuarters, B & C Companies carried out route marching.
Brigadier-General A J F Eden GMG, DSO visited the Regiment.
At 14.00 hours 65 per company all ranks, assembled for a lecture on Demobilisation and Education.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Resting and cleaning up after 6 days marching.
Sergeants Mess and recreation room started.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 640 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR Hospital.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – MAGLIO.
Day spent in inspections.
Fine day.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – To HAUSSY.
The Battalion marched to billets at HAUSSY.

On this day 13th NOVEMBER
 
1900 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – engaged with Boers near Helibron.
 
1915 - 7th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI sailed from Marseilles for Salonika.
 
1916 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI engaged in Battle of the Ancre (Somme) at Redan Ridge.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
The morning was spent in road cleaning and the burial of dead horses, an area being allotted to the Regiment.
Capt H S eagle rejoined for duty.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – THIENE to NOVALE area (MAGLIO).
Battn paraded at 08.30 & marched to NOVALE area, arriving there at 16.00hrs.
Halted for 1 1/2 hours at C RIVA (close to SCMIO).
Route: - MARANO – MAGRE – M. MAGRE.
Length of march 18 Miles – longish hill at end of march made it trying.
Battn again marched well.
Billets in MAGLIO with a little rearrangement will be very comfortable.
Place clean.
Billets good.
Inhabitants who have not had British troops in the area before, very friendly.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 632 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To MAGLIO.   
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – THIENE.
Marched to MAGLIO.
Route:- MARANO – S. VITO – MAGRE – MONTE MAGRO – NOVALE.
Started 8.55 am arrived 4.10 pm.
Order of march:- HQ, A, Band, B, C, D Coy's.
A halt for dinner was made from 12.15 pm to 1.30 pm at C. RIVA, to which point packs had been carried by lorry.
The climb over the hill proved very trying.
Fine day.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MARESCHES.
The Battalion was employed repairing the railway near SEPMERIES.
 
1918 - 8th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - By rail to ROUSTCHUK.
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​On this day 12th NOVEMBER
 
1813 - The Light Division - encamped near Arbonne, after the Battle of the Nivelle.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
The Regiment bathed.
Companies when not at baths were at the disposal of Company Commanders.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –  PORTULE to THIENE.
Battn paraded at 08.30 & marched to THIENE arriving about 17.00 hrs.
Route: - TATTENHAM CORNER – Mule Track down mountain – CALVERNE – CARTA NODARI – ZUGLIANO – GRUMOLO.
Halt for 1 1/2 hours outside CALVERNE for dinners.
Length of march 16 miles exclusive of coming down mule track which took 2 1/2 hours.
Battn marched very well, only 2 men falling out.
Good Billets & men allowed into THIENE.
Transport which we had picked up, handed over to Italian authorities in THIENE.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 632 OR.  Casualties: NIL.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – GRANEZZA.
Marched to THIENE.
Started at 8.55 am arrived 4.10 pm.
The Divisional Band played the Bn past OSTERIA DI GRANEZZA.
Halted for dinner until 2 pm near CALVENE.
Order of march:- HQ, D, Band, A, B, C Coy's.
Billets rather scarce.
Fine day.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MARESCHES.
The Battalion was inspected by the General Officer Commanding 184th Infantry brigade on Battalion Parade ground between MARESCHES and ARTRES.

​On this day 11th NOVEMBER
 
1901 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – occupied Rhenoster River line of Blockhouses.
 
1914 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI -  Attacked and routed the Prussian Guard at Battle of Nonne Bosschen. (First Battle of Ypres)
Killed=2nd Lieutenant J JONES and 4 men=5. Wounded= Lieutenant C S BAINES and 18 others =19. Missing=3. Total=27
 
1918 - Armistice with Germany declared
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
Notification received that Hostilities would cease at 11.00 hours.
The Regiment paraded at 09.30 hours for Route Marching, the starting point being the Village Church. The route was through MARESCHES, in which village the 2/4th battalion of the Regiment was billeted. The return to billets was at 11.00 hours.
The broad outlines of demobilisation and Educational Schemes were received.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –  PORTULE to GRANEZZA.
Battn paraded at 07.30 & marched GRANEZZA arriving about 12.40 hrs.
Route:- VAL D’ASSA - CAMPOROVERE – ASIAGO - PRIA DELL ACQUA.
2 Coys bathed in evening.
Official notification received at 15.00 hours that Germany had signed an Armistice – No very Great Excitement.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 630 OR  Casualties: NIL
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – VALLE DI PORTULE.
Moved from VALLE DI PORTULE to GRANEZZA.
Started 8 am, arrived 11.30 am.
Order of march:- HQ, C, D, A, B Coy's.
The band came out to ASIAGO to meet the Bn.
Whole Bn billeted between 12 noon & 3.45 pm.
Rest of day spent in getting ready for the move tomorrow to the Plain.
Fine day.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MARESCHES.
News that armistice has been signed received at Battalion at 0900 hours.
This was announced on Battalion parade which was held on the same ground as had been the scene of the SAINT HUBERT battle of 1st and 2nd of the month.
Three cheers were given for the KING and the National Anthem played by the Band.
The morning’s programme a scheme repeating the attack of the previous week was then carried out.
Casualties. Lieut. V.S. WILKINS died (influenza).
 
1923 – The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry -
THE Regimental War Memorial, a handsome stone obelisk, twenty-nine feet high, designed by Sir E. Lutyens, R.A., stands at the junction of the Henley and Cowley roads near Iffley.
It commemorates the loss of 5,878 officers and men in the War of 1914-19, and was unveiled on Sunday, November 11th, 1923, by Maj.-Gen. Sir John Hanbury-Williams, G.C.V.O., K.C.B., C.M.G., Colonel of the Regiment.
 
1931 – The Regimental Memorial Chapel was dedicated in Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford by the Bishop of Oxford at 12 noon. The Colonel of the Regiment handed over to the Dean the Chapel and the Roll of Honour.

​On this day 10th NOVEMBER
 
1813 – Light Division - Battle of the Nivelle.(Peninsula)
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
Lt E K Blyth evacuated to hospital, sick. Lt Horley temporarily took over command of Letter C Company from Lt Giles MC granted leave to ENGLAND, and Lt Fitzgerald assumed the duties of Lewis Gun Officer.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –  VEZZANA to VAL PORTULE .
Battn paraded at 0830 & marched to the VAL PORTULE, arriving there about 1300.
Accommodation for the Night very crowded.   All huts full of fleas as usual.
Ration Strength: 24 officers 611 OR.   Casualties: 30OR Hospital –sick.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – VEZZENA.
Moved to VALLE DI PORTULE.
Started 8.25 am arrived 12.30 pm.
Order of march:- HQ, B, C, D, A Coy's.
Fine day.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MARESCHES.
Church Parade 1030 hours.
Casualties NIL.
 
1943 - 7th Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI -  in Italy are engaged in the attack on MONTE CAMINO.

​On this day 9th NOVEMBER
 
1813 - The Light Division engaged with the Army near the Pass of Vera, forcing the mountainous frontier of Spain and France, moved out silently at night from its camp and got into position within 300 yards of the French redoubt on the heights of La Petite Rhune, and surprised the enemy.
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VILLERS POL.
Lt Lowndes MC, 2Lt Gray evacuated to hospital, sick. Lt Bennett transferred to Indian Army.
The Regiment was detailed for cleaning roads during the morning.
Lt O H M Sturges temporarily attached to Regimental HeadQuarters.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion –  CALDONAZZO to VEZZANA.
Battn paraded at 08.30 & march up the hill to VEZZANA, via M. ROVER - 20 minutes marching – 10 minutes halting, while going up the hill, which took 3 hours.
Halt of 1 hour for dinners when Brigade reached the top.
Reached VEZZANA about 14.30 hours.
Transport (less pack animals which accompanied the Battn) marched via LAVARONE & did not reach VEZZANA until about 18.30 – all vehicles double horsed.
Large Austrian stores of flour, forage, vegetables etc found in VEZZANA which was an Austrian Corps HQ. They were put to full use & quite a number of sacks of flour & oats taken away with us following day.
Our transport had by this time increased by 1 Austrian Cooker & five wagons with horses complete but of an indifferent stamp!
Following Officers to Hospital with “FLU”:-
LT F H ROVER, 2LT  G B BAKER, 2LT P T HERBERT.
Ration Strength: 27 Officers 616 OR.  Casualties: 2 OR Hospital-sick.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – CALDONAZZO.
Moved to VEZZENA.
Started 8.25 am arrived 2.15 pm.
Order of march:- HQ, A, B, C, D Coy's.
Transport arrived about 7 pm.
Captured Austrian transport proved a great help in morning.
One Austrian cooker brought with us for Bn. HQ Coy.
Fine day.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MARESCHES.
Company training Casualties NIL.

​On this day 8th NOVEMBER
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – ST. PYTHON.
Capt H S Eagle was evacuated to hospital sick.
At 09.08 hours the Regiment marched in order: HeadQuarters , D, B, C, A Companies from ST. PYTHON to VILLERS – POL via VERTAIN, ESCARMAIN – CAPELLE – PONT DE BUAT – RUESNES – LA CROISETTE.
Rain fell for a considerable portion of the march, and the going was very heavy.
At one point the Regiment was delayed a long time by the leading battalion losing its way. This necessitated a long halt to enable it to regain its right position on the line of march.
The Regiment arrived in billets about 13.30 hours. As part of the route was across country the Transport moved separately by road under Brigade arrangements.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MADRANO to CALDONAZZO.
Battn paraded at 08.30 & marched to CALDONAZZO arriving about 1201hrs.
Quite Good Billets in Austrian Huts.
All Commanding Officers in Division attended a dinner at ITALIAN CORPS HQ.
Lewis Gun limbers & several other vehicles sent ahead up M ROVER double horsed, in order to free horses for double horsing next day.
Ration Strength: 27 Officers 627 OR.  Casualties: 4 OR to Hospital – sick.
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – CALDONAZZO.
Remainder of Bn arrive from LEICO.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - To MARESCHES.
Company training from 0900 hours to 1030 hours.
The Battalion marched at 1200 hours to MARESCHES.
Casualties NIL

​On this day 7th NOVEMBER
 
1812 - 43rd - joined Wellington's Army at Alva prior to the march on Salamanca.
 
1882 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – “Horse Gurads G.O. No 252 of 1882” was received and contained the following announcement:-
“Her Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned Regiments of Cavalry and Line Battalions of regiments of Infantry being permitted to bear on their Standards, Colours, or Appointments, respectively, in commemoration of the gallant behaviour of the Corps specified, when engaged in operations in South Africa during the years 1835, 1846 and 1847, and 1851, 1852 and 1853, the words SOUTH AFRICA,
Followed by the date of the operations in which they took part:
The Oxfordshire Light Infantry (43rd Foot), “1851-2-3.”
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – ST. PYTHON.
Lt L S Dowson rejoined for duty.
The GOC 2nd Division inspected the billets occupied by the Regiment.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MADRANO.
Fine.
Brigadier inspected Transport in Morning.
Coys Training.
Ration Strength: 24 Officers 626 OR.  Casualties: 4 OR Hospital-sick
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – CALDONAZZO.
4PM -A & C Coy's rejoin. They had been back to ASIAGO with prisoners.
On handing these prisoners over to the Italians, the Austrians raised three cheers for our troops.
Two Austrian Generals among the prisoners at CALDONAZZO write a note of thanks to
the British for the way prisoners have been treated. The note sent by them to Bn HQ.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - BERMERAIN.
Company training.
Casualties NIL.
 
1958 - The Regiment became 1st Green Jackets, 43rd & 52nd.
New cap badges were taken into use.
Private soldiers were now styled Rifleman.

​On this day 6th NOVEMBER
 
1838 - 52nd - disembarked at Barbados (West Indies).
 
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – ST. PYTHON.
Heavy rain all day prevented the carrying out of any training out of doors.
Lt O H M Sturges rejoined for duty.
 
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MADRANO.
Fine.
Coys Training.
Ration Strength: 26 Officers 631 OR.  Casualties: NIL
 
1918 – 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – CALDONAZZO.
Feeding civilians.
B Coy took over from Italian guard over Austrian Officers.
They were very pleased to be under the British.
 
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - BERMERAIN.
Company training.
Casualties NIL.