On this day 29th December
1808 - Retreat on Corunna; 1st Bn 43rd and 2nd Bn. 52nd moved towards Vigo for embarkation.
1915 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – COTTES.
All companies fully employed in cleaning themselves, clothing and equipment.
Brigade now concentrated as follows:-
2/HLI at BOURECQ
Glasgow Highlanders at ST. HILAIRE
17th Royal Fusiliers at NORRENT FONTES
24th Royal Fusiliers at FONTES
Brigade Headquarters at COTTES.
1915– 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery active on both sides.
1808 - Retreat on Corunna; 1st Bn 43rd and 2nd Bn. 52nd moved towards Vigo for embarkation.
1915 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – COTTES.
All companies fully employed in cleaning themselves, clothing and equipment.
Brigade now concentrated as follows:-
2/HLI at BOURECQ
Glasgow Highlanders at ST. HILAIRE
17th Royal Fusiliers at NORRENT FONTES
24th Royal Fusiliers at FONTES
Brigade Headquarters at COTTES.
1915– 1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HEBUTERNE
Battalion in Trenches.
Artillery active on both sides.
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