On this day 10th September
1790 - 52nd - present at the commencement of the siege of Paulighautcherry (India).
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
Rained heavily throughout the morning.
Very little shelling by the enemy.
Definite orders were received that the Regiment in conjunction with 2nd Highland Light Infantry would carry out an attack on 11th. Zero hour being 6.15PM.
The Left with 2 Coys 24th Royal Fusiliers in Support was given as the Objective enemy trench system from FAGAN AVENUE K.15.c.3.3. inclusive to K.9.a.3.9. joining up a defensive flank with BETTY POST.
Owing to the very bad state of the communication trenches and the possibility of movement being observed all companies were ordered to move to their battle positions during the night 10th/11th which was accomplished without casualties.
2Lt S H Sheppard to hospital gassed.
1 OR was the total casualties for the day.
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Some shelling during the day.
Patrol sent out by B Coy during the Night- NO enemy encountered.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 524 OR. Casualties: NIL.
1918 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Successful raid on SEC, capturing Austrian prisoners and guns.
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Behind SAILLY.
1790 - 52nd - present at the commencement of the siege of Paulighautcherry (India).
1918 – 2nd Bn OXF & BUCKS LI – VAUX-VRACOURT.
Rained heavily throughout the morning.
Very little shelling by the enemy.
Definite orders were received that the Regiment in conjunction with 2nd Highland Light Infantry would carry out an attack on 11th. Zero hour being 6.15PM.
The Left with 2 Coys 24th Royal Fusiliers in Support was given as the Objective enemy trench system from FAGAN AVENUE K.15.c.3.3. inclusive to K.9.a.3.9. joining up a defensive flank with BETTY POST.
Owing to the very bad state of the communication trenches and the possibility of movement being observed all companies were ordered to move to their battle positions during the night 10th/11th which was accomplished without casualties.
2Lt S H Sheppard to hospital gassed.
1 OR was the total casualties for the day.
1918 –1/1stBuckinghamshire Battalion – S SISTO.
Some shelling during the day.
Patrol sent out by B Coy during the Night- NO enemy encountered.
Ration Strength: 23 Officers 524 OR. Casualties: NIL.
1918 - 1/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Successful raid on SEC, capturing Austrian prisoners and guns.
1918 - 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks LI - Behind SAILLY.
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