On this day 24th December
1761 – 43rd – landed at Barbados.
1791 - 52nd - took part in the capture of Ooreedroog (India)
1808 - The Retreat on Corunna commenced.
1867- 43rd – Banda and Kirwee prize money distributed to the 43rd at Aldershot.
(after a lapse of nearly 10 years).
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – CAMBRAI SECTOR
In the position of Support Battalion to the Left Brigade of the 2nd Division.
1917–1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Co, Adjutant, 4 Coy Commanders, Transport Officer and LIEUT TROUTBECK proceeded to RUBBIO to reconnoitre positions in the Mountains.
A, B & D Coys Training.
C Coy on the Range.
The following officers rejoined from the Base:-
2nd LIEUTs SHERWIN, CORFIELD, GRACE, BAKER, SAERWIN, CAULFIELD & ELLWOOD.
Ration Strength: 39 officers 840 OR
Casualties 1 OR to hospital – sick.
1917 – 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – By rail to huts & billets at SUZANNE.
1917 – 2/4th (TF) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – By rail to huts & billets at SUZANNE.
1944 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Ardennes Offensive
The Regiment travelled by road through Waerejem to Olsene
1761 – 43rd – landed at Barbados.
1791 - 52nd - took part in the capture of Ooreedroog (India)
1808 - The Retreat on Corunna commenced.
1867- 43rd – Banda and Kirwee prize money distributed to the 43rd at Aldershot.
(after a lapse of nearly 10 years).
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – CAMBRAI SECTOR
In the position of Support Battalion to the Left Brigade of the 2nd Division.
1917–1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - S CROCE BIGOLINA.
Co, Adjutant, 4 Coy Commanders, Transport Officer and LIEUT TROUTBECK proceeded to RUBBIO to reconnoitre positions in the Mountains.
A, B & D Coys Training.
C Coy on the Range.
The following officers rejoined from the Base:-
2nd LIEUTs SHERWIN, CORFIELD, GRACE, BAKER, SAERWIN, CAULFIELD & ELLWOOD.
Ration Strength: 39 officers 840 OR
Casualties 1 OR to hospital – sick.
1917 – 2/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – By rail to huts & billets at SUZANNE.
1917 – 2/4th (TF) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – By rail to huts & billets at SUZANNE.
1944 – 2nd (AB) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Ardennes Offensive
The Regiment travelled by road through Waerejem to Olsene
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