On this day 1st January
1791 - 52nd, in pursuit of Tippoo, reached Terrimungulum
1915 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - In trenches near RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE.
Two companies in trenches, one in Support in billets, one in reserve in billets. Some of the trenches very wet, about knee deep in water. Fresh trench to be dug in front here. No shelling on our part of the trenches. Casualties all caused by rifle fire from enemy’s trenches. Average distance from enemy’s trenches 300 to 400 yards.
Information received of award of Distinguished Conduct Medal to No 7380 Serjeant H Edwards, No 8545 Serjeant G Ashby, No 4654 Private A Tyrell.
1966 – 1st Green Jackets (43rd & 52nd) became 1st Bn The Royal Green Jackets (43rd & 52nd).
1791 - 52nd, in pursuit of Tippoo, reached Terrimungulum
1915 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - In trenches near RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE.
Two companies in trenches, one in Support in billets, one in reserve in billets. Some of the trenches very wet, about knee deep in water. Fresh trench to be dug in front here. No shelling on our part of the trenches. Casualties all caused by rifle fire from enemy’s trenches. Average distance from enemy’s trenches 300 to 400 yards.
Information received of award of Distinguished Conduct Medal to No 7380 Serjeant H Edwards, No 8545 Serjeant G Ashby, No 4654 Private A Tyrell.
1966 – 1st Green Jackets (43rd & 52nd) became 1st Bn The Royal Green Jackets (43rd & 52nd).
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