On this day 22nd May
1813 - The Light Division moving towards Salamanca and driving Joseph Buonaparte from Portugal to the Pyrenees.
1906 – 1st Bn Oxf LI —The following Order regarding Dress was published in Regimental Orders :--
" The wearing of Chevrons gold, and Chevrons and Badges worsted, on khaki clothing will be discontinued from the 25th instant. Chevrons, and badges of rank, and Good Conduct badges of the ' lace ' or ' drab ' pattern will be worn on khaki clothing; the wearing of chevrons and badges worsted being restricted to white and serge clothing."
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LES QUATRE VENTS.
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – RESERVE LINE.
Reserve Line – The day passed quietly the ARTILLERY of both sides was very quiet.
Heavy rain fell during the night and the majority of the dug outs were flooded.
The 5th GLOUCESTERS 1/4TH OXFORD & BUCKS carried out minor OPERATIONS which were successful.
A gas attack on the enemy which was to have taken place was postponed owing to the change of wind.
AERIAL activity was normal.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 577 Ors.
1813 - The Light Division moving towards Salamanca and driving Joseph Buonaparte from Portugal to the Pyrenees.
1906 – 1st Bn Oxf LI —The following Order regarding Dress was published in Regimental Orders :--
" The wearing of Chevrons gold, and Chevrons and Badges worsted, on khaki clothing will be discontinued from the 25th instant. Chevrons, and badges of rank, and Good Conduct badges of the ' lace ' or ' drab ' pattern will be worn on khaki clothing; the wearing of chevrons and badges worsted being restricted to white and serge clothing."
1917 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – LES QUATRE VENTS.
1917 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – RESERVE LINE.
Reserve Line – The day passed quietly the ARTILLERY of both sides was very quiet.
Heavy rain fell during the night and the majority of the dug outs were flooded.
The 5th GLOUCESTERS 1/4TH OXFORD & BUCKS carried out minor OPERATIONS which were successful.
A gas attack on the enemy which was to have taken place was postponed owing to the change of wind.
AERIAL activity was normal.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 577 Ors.
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