On this day 13th March
1870 – 52nd Depot – joined the 43rd in Dublin.
1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - took part in the Capture of Bloemfontein.(Boer War).
1905 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – The following extract from Special Army Order, dated 21st December 1904, is published:-
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the following Corps of the regular Army and Auxiliary Forces being permitted in recognistion of services rendered during the South African War, 1899-1902, to bear upon their Colours and Appointments the words specified in each case:-
REGULAR FORCES – THE OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY –
“South Africa 1900-1902”, “Relief of Kimberley” ,“Paardeberg”.
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – OVILLERS HUTS.
The Regiment moved a 1 hours notice to the following dispositions:-
Headquarters- DYKE VALLEY (as on 16-1-17).
A Coy – Chalk Mound
B and C Coy – Courcellette Dugouts.
D coy – Old Brigade Headquarters (R.29 Central).
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SUPPORT
2Coys FLAUCOURT 2 Coys DESIREE VALLEY
Bn in Bde Support. –
Enemy shelled FLAUCOURT & neighbourhood intermittently throughout day with 5.9s & some lachrymatory shells.
Battn relieved in evening by 1/7th WORCESTERS. Relief complete by 10pm.
Coys marched independently to CAMP 56
Ration Strength 21 Officers 646 OR.
1917 – 5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Marched from ARRAS to FOSSEUX.
1870 – 52nd Depot – joined the 43rd in Dublin.
1900 - 1st Bn Oxf LI - took part in the Capture of Bloemfontein.(Boer War).
1905 – 1st Bn Oxf LI – The following extract from Special Army Order, dated 21st December 1904, is published:-
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve the following Corps of the regular Army and Auxiliary Forces being permitted in recognistion of services rendered during the South African War, 1899-1902, to bear upon their Colours and Appointments the words specified in each case:-
REGULAR FORCES – THE OXFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY –
“South Africa 1900-1902”, “Relief of Kimberley” ,“Paardeberg”.
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – OVILLERS HUTS.
The Regiment moved a 1 hours notice to the following dispositions:-
Headquarters- DYKE VALLEY (as on 16-1-17).
A Coy – Chalk Mound
B and C Coy – Courcellette Dugouts.
D coy – Old Brigade Headquarters (R.29 Central).
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – SUPPORT
2Coys FLAUCOURT 2 Coys DESIREE VALLEY
Bn in Bde Support. –
Enemy shelled FLAUCOURT & neighbourhood intermittently throughout day with 5.9s & some lachrymatory shells.
Battn relieved in evening by 1/7th WORCESTERS. Relief complete by 10pm.
Coys marched independently to CAMP 56
Ration Strength 21 Officers 646 OR.
1917 – 5th (S) Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Marched from ARRAS to FOSSEUX.
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