On this day 11th September
1777 - 43rd and flank companies 52nd engaged at Brandywine (American War of Independence).
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
The Colours of the 3rd Battalion were moved to Depot, Oxford.
Lieuts. Ramage and Rowbotham for dispersal.
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI -
The advanced party under the command of Major de Pass left for the concentration area on the 11th September, followed by some of the heavy baggage, which was conveyed in motor-coaches stripped of their seats.
1957 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
2nd Lieut. J. P. M. Denny and 2nd Lieut. M. A. Wheen arrived and were posted to Headquarter Company.
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Captain J. G. C. Goodwyn assumed the appointment of Weapons Training Officer. "B" Company won the aquatic sports held in Minden Barracks.
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
"C" Company together with the Band and Buglers moved to Sandakan in North Borneo.
1777 - 43rd and flank companies 52nd engaged at Brandywine (American War of Independence).
1919 –2nd Bn, OXF & BUCKS LI – CORK, IRELAND.
The Colours of the 3rd Battalion were moved to Depot, Oxford.
Lieuts. Ramage and Rowbotham for dispersal.
1939 – 4th (TA) Bn OXF & BUCKS LI -
The advanced party under the command of Major de Pass left for the concentration area on the 11th September, followed by some of the heavy baggage, which was conveyed in motor-coaches stripped of their seats.
1957 – 1st Bn OXF & BUCKS LI (43rd & 52nd) - CYPRUS
2nd Lieut. J. P. M. Denny and 2nd Lieut. M. A. Wheen arrived and were posted to Headquarter Company.
1962 - 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) – MINDEN BKS, PENANG, MALAYA.
Captain J. G. C. Goodwyn assumed the appointment of Weapons Training Officer. "B" Company won the aquatic sports held in Minden Barracks.
1963 – 1st GREEN JACKETS (43rd & 52nd) –BRUNEI.
"C" Company together with the Band and Buglers moved to Sandakan in North Borneo.
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