On this day 30th July
1809 – Light Brigade – Took over Advanced guard and outpost duties of the army after Talavera.
1877 – 43rd – Martini-Henry Rifles issued at Bellary (India) in place of Snider Rifles.
1915 – 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Present at the action of HOOGE;
1916 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI. - Took part in attack on GUILLEMONT (Near Delville Wood, Somme).
1917 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – CAMBRIN.
Lt P A BOBBY rejoined for duty from attachment 3rd Reserve Battalion and was attached, pending posting, to Regimental Headquarters. (to C Coy).
Some noise and bombardment by Heavy Trench Mortars: No casualties.
1917–1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HOUTKERQUE.
Battn in Billets –
Battalion and Transport preparing to move to camp at ST JAN TER BIETZEN (HAZEBROUCK 1/10000 2.I.0.3)
Battalion and Transport left HOUTERQUE at 12 (midnight) for ST JAN TER BIETZEN.
Weather: Fine and Warm.
Ration Strength: 28 Officers 913 OR.
1944 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – ORCHARDS.
A large proportion of the Regt had their first full nights sleep since before 'D' day.
40 men were sent across the bridges to LUC SUR MER for a days outing.
The remainder have spent the day resting and generally cleaning themselves up.
1944 – 1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - NORMANDY
0550 - Received letter from 1 Canadian Army stating that the Bn ceases to be L of C but comes under 1 Canadian Army wef 1200 hrs today. immediately under 1 Corps.
0900 - Comd Offr visits 1 Corps and arrangements are made for Bn to become Corps Troops, directly under 1 Corps for Admin but under 6 Airborne Division for operations.
1200 - 6 Airborne Division contacted.
1809 – Light Brigade – Took over Advanced guard and outpost duties of the army after Talavera.
1877 – 43rd – Martini-Henry Rifles issued at Bellary (India) in place of Snider Rifles.
1915 – 5th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – Present at the action of HOOGE;
1916 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI. - Took part in attack on GUILLEMONT (Near Delville Wood, Somme).
1917 – 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI – CAMBRIN.
Lt P A BOBBY rejoined for duty from attachment 3rd Reserve Battalion and was attached, pending posting, to Regimental Headquarters. (to C Coy).
Some noise and bombardment by Heavy Trench Mortars: No casualties.
1917–1/1st Buckinghamshire Battalion – HOUTKERQUE.
Battn in Billets –
Battalion and Transport preparing to move to camp at ST JAN TER BIETZEN (HAZEBROUCK 1/10000 2.I.0.3)
Battalion and Transport left HOUTERQUE at 12 (midnight) for ST JAN TER BIETZEN.
Weather: Fine and Warm.
Ration Strength: 28 Officers 913 OR.
1944 - 2nd (Airborne) Bn, Oxf & Bucks LI – ORCHARDS.
A large proportion of the Regt had their first full nights sleep since before 'D' day.
40 men were sent across the bridges to LUC SUR MER for a days outing.
The remainder have spent the day resting and generally cleaning themselves up.
1944 – 1st Buckinghamshire Battalion - NORMANDY
0550 - Received letter from 1 Canadian Army stating that the Bn ceases to be L of C but comes under 1 Canadian Army wef 1200 hrs today. immediately under 1 Corps.
0900 - Comd Offr visits 1 Corps and arrangements are made for Bn to become Corps Troops, directly under 1 Corps for Admin but under 6 Airborne Division for operations.
1200 - 6 Airborne Division contacted.
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