On this day 3rd January
1809 - 2nd Bn. 43rd and 1st Bn. 52nd at Calcabellos (Spain), during retreat on Corunna, rear-guard had a smart skirmish.
1915 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - In trenches near RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE.
Two companies in trenches, one in Support in billets, one in reserve in billets.
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe
On the 3rd orders were given for an attack on enemy positions in the Bois de la Rochette (324816) and the Bois des Spiroux (326820). The weather was very cold with about six inches of snow and woods dense.
1809 - 2nd Bn. 43rd and 1st Bn. 52nd at Calcabellos (Spain), during retreat on Corunna, rear-guard had a smart skirmish.
1915 - 2nd Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - In trenches near RICHEBOURG L’AVOUE.
Two companies in trenches, one in Support in billets, one in reserve in billets.
1945 – 1st Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - North West Europe
On the 3rd orders were given for an attack on enemy positions in the Bois de la Rochette (324816) and the Bois des Spiroux (326820). The weather was very cold with about six inches of snow and woods dense.
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