On this day 21st March
1791 – 52nd – Engaged at Capture of Bangalore Fortress.
1918 - Battle of St. Quentin; The great German Spring offensive in France commenced.
2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI and 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI. heavily engaged.
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Overwhelmed; very heavy casualties. (France)
2/4th (TF) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - FAYET
In Forward Zone.
Our positions were subjected to severe enemy bombardment commencing at 4.30 a.m., gas shells being frequently used on our back areas and keeps.
At 9 a.m. under a heavy smoke barrage, a strong hostile attack was launched, penetrating the forward Zone and surrounding ENGHEIN REDOUBT.
The garrison of the latter, D Coy and Battn Headquarters, held out till 4 p.m. at which time owing to casualties they attempted to fight their way out.
The remainder of the Battalion attached themselves to 2/5th GLOSTERS.
Casualties:
OFFICERS.Missing (14); Missing believed killed (4): Wounded and missing (1);
OTHER RANKS . Killed = 5. Wounded =32.Wounded and Missing = 31. Missing = 494.
1918 - 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Heavily engaged and had many casualties. (France)
5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MONTESCOURT
Misty morning.
ACTION 6.5 a.m.
Battn. moved up to Battle Zone under command of MAJOR LABOUCHERE.
A & D Companies loose very heavily from shell fire.
Enemy reach Battle Zone about 11.30. a.m.
Front post lost, having been obliterated with occupants by shell fire.
Second line held in front of Brigade Headquarters along BENAY- ESSIGNY road.
Some hand to hand fighting, 8 prisoners taken.
Enemy massing in LAMBAY WOOD and ESSIGNY all afternoon.
Line abandoned at night all British Troops retire behind canal at FLAVY.
Casualties;
Officers. Killed=2.Wounded=3. Missing=3.
About 180 other ranks casualties.
1919 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Nothing Unusual.
Ration Strength: 5 Officers 50 OR. Casualties: NIL.
1791 – 52nd – Engaged at Capture of Bangalore Fortress.
1918 - Battle of St. Quentin; The great German Spring offensive in France commenced.
2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI and 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI. heavily engaged.
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Overwhelmed; very heavy casualties. (France)
2/4th (TF) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - FAYET
In Forward Zone.
Our positions were subjected to severe enemy bombardment commencing at 4.30 a.m., gas shells being frequently used on our back areas and keeps.
At 9 a.m. under a heavy smoke barrage, a strong hostile attack was launched, penetrating the forward Zone and surrounding ENGHEIN REDOUBT.
The garrison of the latter, D Coy and Battn Headquarters, held out till 4 p.m. at which time owing to casualties they attempted to fight their way out.
The remainder of the Battalion attached themselves to 2/5th GLOSTERS.
Casualties:
OFFICERS.Missing (14); Missing believed killed (4): Wounded and missing (1);
OTHER RANKS . Killed = 5. Wounded =32.Wounded and Missing = 31. Missing = 494.
1918 - 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Heavily engaged and had many casualties. (France)
5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - MONTESCOURT
Misty morning.
ACTION 6.5 a.m.
Battn. moved up to Battle Zone under command of MAJOR LABOUCHERE.
A & D Companies loose very heavily from shell fire.
Enemy reach Battle Zone about 11.30. a.m.
Front post lost, having been obliterated with occupants by shell fire.
Second line held in front of Brigade Headquarters along BENAY- ESSIGNY road.
Some hand to hand fighting, 8 prisoners taken.
Enemy massing in LAMBAY WOOD and ESSIGNY all afternoon.
Line abandoned at night all British Troops retire behind canal at FLAVY.
Casualties;
Officers. Killed=2.Wounded=3. Missing=3.
About 180 other ranks casualties.
1919 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – MAGLIO.
Nothing Unusual.
Ration Strength: 5 Officers 50 OR. Casualties: NIL.
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