On this day 12th April
1817 – 43rd moved from Bapaume to Valenciennes (France)
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MAROEUIL.
In the same position.
All officers reconnoitred the forward area.
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – MARQUAIX
In Billets
Working party of 200 men on roads throughout day.
Ration Strength 20 officers 648 OR
1918 – 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - present at Battle of Hazebrouck.
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 12th crossed the Aller at Westen (0572) and on to Ottersen (0872).
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
Another day of maintenance & administration, including a visit from a mobile bath unit.
The Brigade Commander addressed all our reinforcements. We are to be at one hours notice to move as from 0800 hrs tomorrow.
1817 – 43rd moved from Bapaume to Valenciennes (France)
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – MAROEUIL.
In the same position.
All officers reconnoitred the forward area.
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – MARQUAIX
In Billets
Working party of 200 men on roads throughout day.
Ration Strength 20 officers 648 OR
1918 – 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - present at Battle of Hazebrouck.
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – North West Europe
On the 12th crossed the Aller at Westen (0572) and on to Ottersen (0872).
1945 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI - NWE Heitlingen
Another day of maintenance & administration, including a visit from a mobile bath unit.
The Brigade Commander addressed all our reinforcements. We are to be at one hours notice to move as from 0800 hrs tomorrow.
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