On this day 26th June
1813 – 43rd and 52nd - Light Division – pursuing French, reached Olonez.
1916 –2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – ESTREES-CAUCHIE
In Billets.
Training etc as usual, in Reserve billets and bathing.
1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – COUIN
Battalion in Huts.
Companies engaged in Musketry, Bayonet Fighting & Bombing Practise.
1944 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – LE MESNIL.
Orders were received from Brigade for the Regiment to relieve the 1 RUR at BREVILLE on the 27th.
The day passed quietly, the troops preparing for the move while officers made recce's of the 1 RUR positions with a view to taking over.
The BREVILLE position seemed to be an exceptionally strong one and far more comfortable than that at Le Mesnil.
5 Officers and 30 ORs attended a concert given by ENSA in the back areas.
Good news was received about the progress on the main front.
The Regiment reinforced its diet with a few chickens which would otherwise have starved after negotiations with the local mayor.
1813 – 43rd and 52nd - Light Division – pursuing French, reached Olonez.
1916 –2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – ESTREES-CAUCHIE
In Billets.
Training etc as usual, in Reserve billets and bathing.
1916 – 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – COUIN
Battalion in Huts.
Companies engaged in Musketry, Bayonet Fighting & Bombing Practise.
1944 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – LE MESNIL.
Orders were received from Brigade for the Regiment to relieve the 1 RUR at BREVILLE on the 27th.
The day passed quietly, the troops preparing for the move while officers made recce's of the 1 RUR positions with a view to taking over.
The BREVILLE position seemed to be an exceptionally strong one and far more comfortable than that at Le Mesnil.
5 Officers and 30 ORs attended a concert given by ENSA in the back areas.
Good news was received about the progress on the main front.
The Regiment reinforced its diet with a few chickens which would otherwise have starved after negotiations with the local mayor.
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