On this day 25th May
1809, 1st Bns, 43rd, 52nd, and 95th embarked for Portugal.
1916 –2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION.
In Billets.
The regiment marched at 9am via HOUDAIN and REBREUVE FRESNICOURT to tents in the BOIS DE VERDREL.
Heavy rain at the start which clearly demonstrated the value of the regimental method of carrying waterproof sheets.
1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – BEAUVAL
Battalion in Billets
Coys Training. Musketry & Drill.
1927 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – (India) – Buglers ordered to wear Green Field Service Caps (side hat).
1944 (25th/26th May) - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI moved to transit camps in two parties:
(a) The Regiment, less D Company, to Harwell airfield under command of Lieutenant-Colonel M. W. Roberts.
(b) The coup de main party, comprising six platoons, to Tarrant Rushton airfield under command of Major R. J. Howard.
1809, 1st Bns, 43rd, 52nd, and 95th embarked for Portugal.
1916 –2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – DIVION.
In Billets.
The regiment marched at 9am via HOUDAIN and REBREUVE FRESNICOURT to tents in the BOIS DE VERDREL.
Heavy rain at the start which clearly demonstrated the value of the regimental method of carrying waterproof sheets.
1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – BEAUVAL
Battalion in Billets
Coys Training. Musketry & Drill.
1927 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – (India) – Buglers ordered to wear Green Field Service Caps (side hat).
1944 (25th/26th May) - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI moved to transit camps in two parties:
(a) The Regiment, less D Company, to Harwell airfield under command of Lieutenant-Colonel M. W. Roberts.
(b) The coup de main party, comprising six platoons, to Tarrant Rushton airfield under command of Major R. J. Howard.
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