On this day 22nd July
1790 – 52nd – Engaged at the capture of Coimbatore (SOUTHERN INDIA).
1812 - Battle of Salamanca. PENNSULA WAR
1915 - 6th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI arrived at Boulogne from England. (WESTERN FRONT)
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Capt. A.E. Mason appointed Quartermaster to the Regiment vice Lt. G. Dancey M.C. D.C.M. (Dec 2/6.19) (Authority – War Office Cable 21062 M.S.2. July 20th).
1944 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – CHATEAU ST COME. (NORMANDY)
A quiet night except for continuous activity by our own artillery.
Brigade did a propaganda broadcast from the area of 'A' Coys right forward platoon.
The broadcast went well and there was no enemy reaction by fire.
Our snipers claim another two hits and our standing patrols have been using their PIATS offensively.
The rain abated somewhat to-day.
A and C Coys changed over their Coy areas.
1790 – 52nd – Engaged at the capture of Coimbatore (SOUTHERN INDIA).
1812 - Battle of Salamanca. PENNSULA WAR
1915 - 6th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI arrived at Boulogne from England. (WESTERN FRONT)
1919 –1st Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – NORTH RUSSIA.
Capt. A.E. Mason appointed Quartermaster to the Regiment vice Lt. G. Dancey M.C. D.C.M. (Dec 2/6.19) (Authority – War Office Cable 21062 M.S.2. July 20th).
1944 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – CHATEAU ST COME. (NORMANDY)
A quiet night except for continuous activity by our own artillery.
Brigade did a propaganda broadcast from the area of 'A' Coys right forward platoon.
The broadcast went well and there was no enemy reaction by fire.
Our snipers claim another two hits and our standing patrols have been using their PIATS offensively.
The rain abated somewhat to-day.
A and C Coys changed over their Coy areas.
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