On this day 14th December
1790 - 52nd - took part in the storming of Cannanore. (3rd Anglo-Mysore war)
The 'Forlorn Hope' consisted of 1 Officer, 1 Sjt and 31 rank and file of the Regiment, nearly all of whom were killed or wounded.
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – SCHMIDT area to NIEDERAU.
09.30 – The Regiment marched via NIDEGGEN – BOICH – DROVE – KREUZAU to NIEDERAU, arriving there about 1430 and being comfortably billeted in a convent (HeadQuarters less Officers etc) a Chateau (A, B, C & D Coys) and Houses in the main street (Orderly Room, Post Office etc and Officers).
The place was of cleanly appearance and within easy reach of DUREN by tram and a number of all ranks were allowed in “on pass”.
The march had been a good, interesting and picturesque one, all Transport followed the Regiment; the only inconvenience being a very steep hill through NIDEGGEN. Nobody fell out. There was a long halt and tea was issued.
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Nothing Unusual.
Ration Strength: 19 Officers 636 OR. Casualties: NIL.
1962 – 1st Green Jackets, 43rd & 52nd – SARAWAK.
Letter A Coy after carrying out operations with Queens Own Highlanders returned to Regimental Command.
1790 - 52nd - took part in the storming of Cannanore. (3rd Anglo-Mysore war)
The 'Forlorn Hope' consisted of 1 Officer, 1 Sjt and 31 rank and file of the Regiment, nearly all of whom were killed or wounded.
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – SCHMIDT area to NIEDERAU.
09.30 – The Regiment marched via NIDEGGEN – BOICH – DROVE – KREUZAU to NIEDERAU, arriving there about 1430 and being comfortably billeted in a convent (HeadQuarters less Officers etc) a Chateau (A, B, C & D Coys) and Houses in the main street (Orderly Room, Post Office etc and Officers).
The place was of cleanly appearance and within easy reach of DUREN by tram and a number of all ranks were allowed in “on pass”.
The march had been a good, interesting and picturesque one, all Transport followed the Regiment; the only inconvenience being a very steep hill through NIDEGGEN. Nobody fell out. There was a long halt and tea was issued.
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Nothing Unusual.
Ration Strength: 19 Officers 636 OR. Casualties: NIL.
1962 – 1st Green Jackets, 43rd & 52nd – SARAWAK.
Letter A Coy after carrying out operations with Queens Own Highlanders returned to Regimental Command.
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