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Date: 
10 Nov 1998

Comments

Yes like your page. I served with the regiment from Jan 45 until we were taken into the Duke of Cornwalls L.I. I do not have a scanner and cannot at this stage supply a picture, but you may have one taken in a group at Bisley when I was in a team in the kings shoot representing brigade ( I think) My memories of those far off days are swiftly fading. It would seem that the collective memories of the regiments are about to suffer the same fate, from what I read of the cuts taking place. Richard James Ringshaw

Date:
17 Nov 1998

Comments

I would like to trace my Great grand father Albert James Lewis who in 1873 was in the 52 Regiment and also registered a son whose name is also Albert James Lewis. Albert James Lewis senior was married to Mary Albanese from Malta. My grandfather was registered by his father in Gibraltar. I have found everything about my grand father but I am unable to trace my great- grand father. The only clue is that he was a private in the 52 regiment in 1873. can you help please. Thank you. Joe Polidano

Date:
21 Nov 1998

Comments

This is a terrifically interesting site. My great-grandfather fought for the crown in the Boer War in the Oxfordshire Yeomanry (59 Co.) Any info on the Oxfordshire Yeomanry from this period available? mailto:Opusbob702@aol.com - US Naval Officer

Date:
06 Dec 1998

Comments

An excellent site. I am medal collector with a special interest in the Oxford & Bucks as I have spent all my life in Oxford and my grandfather fought with them in WW1. Any one having any medals or anything else of interest can contact me on mailto:tim.emptage@dial.pipex.com

Date:
09 Dec 1998

Comments

A very interesting and informative site. Good luck for the future.

Joe Holmes (Ex 1st Bn Royal Green Jackets 1970 - 1975)

Date:
06 Jan 1999

Comments

Through your information and also that supplied by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission I have been able to trace the details of where my uncle (and namesake) John Douglas Golding - Private - 203489 was killed on 10th September, 1917. I well remember that 60 years ago whenever I visited my grandmother's home that his details were carefully framed and hung on the wall of the living room. It made me feel proud that through me his name lived for another generation. One small query I have is that alongside the memorial certificate was hung a Ghurkha Kukri ( I think it was a sharp crescent shaped sword) I believe that he 'obtained' it as a souvenir and would be grateful to learn if his regiment was in any way connected with a Ghurkha regiment at that time. mailto:john@dgolding.freeserv.co.uk and would be happy to hear from any interested person. By the way I obtained the details of his death, including a roll of honour certificate from the Commonwealth Graves Commission site at http://yard.ccta.gov.uk/cwgc/register.nsf  John D.Golding

Date:
06 Jan 1999

Comments

You do have a great page and I feel it a privilege to be able to use it. Thank you. I served with both the OBLI and DCLI from Jan 45 to Jan 53. I have been searching many lists in the hope of meeting old mates. These pages would appear to be the most promising. Here's living in hopes. Richard J Ringshaw mailto: rringshaw@one.net.au

Date:
18 Jan 1999

Comments

Wonderful site. Was researching a musket used by the 43rd & 52nd and found everything I need here. Thanks, marzi@rabun.net

Date:
29 Aug 1998

Comments

Thank you for spending so much of your time preparing and upgrading this first class site. I send this message to you from New Zealand where I have lived since 1963, after immigrating here from Flackwell Heath nr High Wycombe. Its very difficult to get assistance from 12,000 miles away but having found your site I hope that you will be able to help me confirm a query about my grandfather HUBERT WILLIAM WATKINS no.17805 of The Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry who was killed on 1st July 1916. Based on information from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission it would appear that he became no.16486 private Hubert William Watkins of The 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. This seemed to be a case of being demobbed from one tour of duty and then signing up again. Have you any comments on this. I am trying to confirm that he was in fact one and the same person. My grandmother was Maude Emily Watkins Nee Adams. They had three children, Phyllis, William Frederick and Percy Hubert Watkins. The births were registered in Amersham and High Wycombe and they lived at Loudwater. I am the last Male of the English part of the family and I want to get the Family Tree sorted out for my family and future generations. thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to offer. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. With kind regards Brian Watkins 116 Mersey Street Christchurch 8001 NEW ZEALAND

mailto:brianwa@xtra.co.nz phone/fax 0064-03-3557208

Date:
28 Jun 1998

Comments

Mike, This is a great site, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into the Oxf. & Bucks. timeline and information. A great compliment to a fine British Unit!! regards and thanks, Bill Chambers OBLI WW2 http://www.io.com/tog

Date:
22 Jun 1998

Comments

Thank you, at last I have found info on my local regiment, (born & raised in Aylesbury, Bucks.), that I have not been able to access in my current location, Elmhurst, IL., just outside Chicago, IL. in the USA. A timeline, that I have just printed, is one of the most important items of info I required. Unfortunately being in northern Illinois, I cannot easily link up with the Oxf.& Bucks. re-enactment group ca. 1000 miles south of here, down in Austin, TX. Their main raison-de-etera is the 2nd.Oxf.& Bucks. most successful action, the taking of the bridges on the left flank of the D-Day bridgehead in the small hours of 6June1944. Thanks again, I have to leave as aol is going to disconnect me for inactivity! Doug Caton mailto:www.Caton d46@aol.com

Name:
Paul Waddoups
Email:
eeyore@waddoupsa.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
18 Feb 1999

Comments

Really pleased to find such a good site about the Ox and Bucks.

Keep up the good work.

Name:
Keith Kneller
Email:
keithrgj@hantslife.co.uk
Date:
21 Feb 1999

Comments

me - ex 1green jackets 1962 - 1971. contact Pete Uden, Secretary Ox & Bucks at Slade Park, Oxford for almost any details and visit the museum there and at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester. Most interesting stuff to look at for all 'muckers'. Regards

Name:
Caroline & Laura Ellis
Email:
cellis@easynet.co.uk
Date:
06 Apr 1999

Comments

Searching for great-grandfather. Charles Henry Ellis died in March 1918.

Name:
WO11. D.L.Walters
Email:
donald_lee.walters@tinyonline.net
Date:
16 Apr 1999

Comments

I am very pleased to have found this site and I am looking forward to be in contact with ex OBLI & RGJ MUCKERS. don

Name:
Evered
Email:
mevered@attcanada.net
Date:
17 Apr 1999

Comments

Finding out about by grandfather's family and the regiment they served in - and up to three died in! Website is proving a good place to kick off my research and bringing back memories of what he told me as a child. thanks

Name:
John Gary Maxwell
Email:
madmax0007@aol.com
Date:
20 Apr 1999

Comments

I am interested in researching ancestors who served while the unit was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from 1823 to 1831. Served with Oxfordshire regiment 1827-28. Looking for the marriage record and birth records of three daughter of Private James Barrett. Date of birth 1794 in Suffolk, England, date of enlistment December 06, 1813 at Bow, Stratford, Discharged September 30, 1831. Any leads would be appreciated.

Name:
Jenny Cross
Email:
jacy@hotmail.com
Date:
30 Apr 1999

Comments

Nice and easy to understand. My husband's grandfather was killed on the Somme in 1916 after being in France for just 9 days. Brian has become something of an expert on the Oxford and Bucks in the 1st WW and would be pleased to help if you could tell him what sort of things you would like to know.

Name:
Michael Cross
Email:
michael@crossma.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
01 May 1999

Comments

Grandad came back, but little known about his service; except hearsay that he was a sniper. Thanks for the site and information therein.

Name:
Paul Dyson
Email:
paul.dyson@mindshareworld.com
Date:
06 May 1999

Comments

My wife's grandfather won the military medal while serving in the O&BLI during the first world war. His surviving sons are keen to find out what he did to deserve such an honour. His name was WILLIAM EDWARD EALES although his surname was misspelt as HALES when he signed up, so HALES was on his medal. Any ideas on how I might start to find things out would be greatly welcomed!

Name:
Robin Cripps
Email:
r_cripps@bluewin.ch
Date:
08 May 1999

Comments

My great uncle, Private George Arthur Edward Cripps, 202619, 1st/4th Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, was killed on 16 August 1917 in the capture of Langemarck, West Flanders and he was buried where he fell, according to a letter from a Captain of the 6th O.B.L.I. to his brother of the deceased. The burial ground is presumably the Cement House Cemetery. I would be very interested if any old photographs or other information exist of the Battalion. A very interesting web site. With best wishes, Robin Cripps

Name:
Terry Robinson
Email:
terryr@stoke.prestel.co.uk
Date:
30 May 1999

Comments

Excellent! I will put a friend in touch, who is looking for information about his father, who was a CSM in the OX & Bucks during the last war. I am sure that you will be able to help.

Name:
J.R.E.F.Hall
Date:
12 Jun 1999

Comments

OXF/BUCKS L I --1955 to 1957.

Name:
Mike Gough
Email:
GoughMJ@aol.com
Date:
15 Jun 1999

Comments

A nice site, certainly didn't expect to find it. I'm interested in any details about my great grandfather who was with the regiment in the 1920's. William Charles GOUGH was stationed at the Albany Barracks, when he married my great grandmother, Elsie Marion TOMALIN. Any info would be greatly received and updated on this site. Mike Gough - June 1999

Name:
Gil Strickland
Email:
gstrickland@cyberport.com
16 Jun 1999

Comments

Have decided to collect WWI and WWII British rifles as a hobby. Was informed you guys had a great site. Thanks for the opportunity to learn.

Name:
Richard Browne
Email:
richbrow@wanet.com.au
Date:
16 Jul 1999

Comments

Took me some time to find this sight, came her looking for info for a friend at work who's father was in the regiment will try to get his name

Name:
Simon Debonis
Email:
richard@-sharpe-.netlineuk.net
Date:
26 Jul 1999

Comments

This is something that the regiment needs, I myself am still serving with 1RGJ.Which as you know was formerly the 43/52.I am new to the computer game but I will always keep an eye on this and all the other green jacket web sites, all the best CPL S.K. DEBONIS 1 R.G.J

Name:
A W Ballard
Email:
tony@worton.demon.co.uk
Date:
01 Aug 1999

Comments

Just found this - will be very interested to look further! (and hopefully put further comments here then)

Name:
Steve Cosway
Email:
steve@cosway75.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
07 Aug 1999

Comments

I am trying to get some information on my grandfather, Arthur William Cosway. He was a Lance Corporal in the 7th Bn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry and died on October 30, 1943. He is buried in Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.

Name:
JOSEPH ALBERT POLIDANO LEWIS
Email:
JOSEPH.POLIDANO @TAFENSW.EDU.AU
Date:
11 Aug 1999

Comments

Albert James Lewis is my grandfather Albert James Lewis 's father is my great grandfather

Name:
Terry Griffin
Email:
terry.griffin@liblink.co.za
Date:
14 Aug 1999

Comments

My maternal grandfather served in the O & B during WW1 and was 2/Lt H.V.Pendavis A Coy. Was awarded the DSO on 3Nov 1914 with 2/Lt Pepys accompanied by Pvt's Hall and Merry (DCM). Subsequently he joined the RFC. In 1997 I visited the Museum in Winchester on one of my frequent visits to the UK. I still have his medals. Regards, Terry Griffin.

Name:
Mike Bird
Email:
Mike.Redbird@btinternet.com
Date:
14 Aug 1999

Comments

Nice to see the old regiment on the internet. Have a particular interest of members of the 1954/11 intake, I was in 'A' company in Osnabruck for most of my 2 years service, and the later attached to the Royal Signals in Bunde. I would like to hear from anyone of that era, a photo of my self will follow. Mike Bird e-mail Mike.Redbird@btinternet.com 

Name:
Pat Moss
Email:
pat@woodfield.softnet.co.uk
Date:
15 Aug 1999

Comments

Very interesting, I was in Ox. 'n Bucks 1946-1948.

Name:
John Cowan
Email:
JCowan6486
Date:
15 Aug 1999

Comments

Served in 1St Battalion in Malaya & Borneo and I can still remember all my comrades Lt Robinson MC or was it Robertson? Roy Trower, and Frank Walton I came from and enlisted in Portsmouth and may be remembered as Curly Cowan. I now live in Northern Ireland where I was demobbed from 2RGJ in 1974 Would love to here from anyone that remembers me and any information on two mates killed in Borneo 1964 Bob Hunt and Terry Saunders.

All the Best Curly

Name:
JCowan23915492
Email:
JCowan6486
Date:
15 Aug 1999

Comments

I signed on earlier and made 2x mistakes to names of colleagues Said Bob Hunt should read Fred Hunt and Lt Roberts not Robertson Regards Curly Cowan

Name:
Alan Charlton
Email:
charlton_alan@hotmail.com
Date:
17 Aug 1999

Comments

A good source of information to start off on the trail of the where and how of my grandfather W H Charlton's death (2nd Bn Oxford.& Bucks LI 1915.

Name:
Pat Moss
Email:
pat.moss@plot-1.swinternet.co.uk
Date:
23 Aug 1999

Comments

Great to read your contributors comments, may see an old mate one day. I was in 43rd. 1946-48. Cowley Barracks the Mid. East.

Name:
Duncan
Email:
Dunk@UK0128.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
24 Aug 1999

Comments

What a great site..... My grandfather, Sidney Walter Boweren served in the Oxford and Bucks 6th Airborne Division for six years, (1940-1946), he was one Major John Howard's para's that descended on Pegasus Bridge on the night 5/6 June 1944. I have various service records, medals (German and British), release books, newspaper clippings regarding it. I am anxious to find out as much information as possible regarding this operation, as my grandfather died 10 years ago.

Duncan E-Mail: Dunk@UK0128.freeserve.co.uk

Name:
Gillian MIDDLETON
Email:
gmspall@tpg.com.au
Date:
25 Aug 1999

Comments

It seems my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather served in the 2nd. Battalion Oxford Light Infantry in India In or about 1897. His name was Pte. O. HILLYER. If anyone has information on him, I would be pleased to hear. Gillian MIDDLETON

Name:
Lt Col Bruce Rooken - Smith MLM ( Rtd )
Email:
rookenjb@mweb.co.za
Date:
28 Aug 1999

Comments

NS Kenya Regiment 1959, commissioned into 17th/21st Lancers 1961. Resigned 1967. Commissioned into 1st Bn Rhodesian Light Infantry 1968. Formed Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment. Posted to HQ Security Force Auxiliaries. Commanded Zimbabwe Armoured 'Corps', Retired. Joined Natal Education Department, South Africa. Currently Secretary/Treasurer Kenya Regiment Association (KwaZulu-Natal). Edit mini-SITREP magazine biannually. Have the most accurate detail of the Kenya Regiment nominal roll and honours and awards, It has been suggested that I set up a Kenya Regiment website. Please can you advise as to how I can go about it. Kind regards. Bruce

Name:
C. Paul Loane
Email:
loane@camden.rutgers.edu
Date:
31 Aug 1999

Comments

Greetings from across the sea and from the members of the recreated 43rd Regiment of Foot! Since 1966 we have been keeping alive the memory of the British soldier in the American Revolution by portraying the "hat men" of the 43rd at commemorations and battle re-enactments throughout the eastern US and Canada. Our organization is dedicated to an accurate depiction of the 18th Century fighting man and has more than 100 volunteer members portraying officers, enlisted men, fifers, drummers, camp followers and more. We also field a reproduction artillery piece and crew depicting men of the 4th Bn, Royal Artillery. Best wishes to our friends in the UK!

Name:
Gerald Webb
Email:
geraldwebb@lineone.net
Date:
02 Sep 1999

Comments

My father George Frederick Webb served in WW.1 and my uncle Charles Webb was killed in France in WW.2 I will supply more details when I have more time!!

Name:
Major RP Browne, RGJ(V)
Email:
OranmoreUS@aol.com
Date:
08 Sep 1999

Comments

OC Letter A Coy, 5(V)RGJ at High Wycombe 1986-1989 and SO3(V) Air/Avn HQ 5 Airborne Bde, Aldershot 1990-99

Currently SO2(V) G3 Air/Avn 16 Air Assault Brigade, Colchester

Best wishes to all those who served in my regiment's honoured predecessors; especially those who visited Youens House at Booker Airfield to meet with my Riflemen on so many occasions. I was both proud and sad to have been the only "pink-hatted" Greenjacket in the British Army for nearly 10 years; as of 1st September, it is back to "Rifle Green" for me.

 

Name:
PAUL JOHNSON
Email:
Johno2@msn.com 
Date:
18 Sep 1999

Comments

I am looking for information/photographs regarding Pte Gwilym MORLEY 5955181 2 O&BLI (AIRBORNE) KIA 16/06/44 and buried in Ranville War Cemetery, Normandy, France. Can anyone help, please?

Name:
Margaret Hanson
Email:
geoffrey.hanson@lineone.net 
Date:
22 Sep 1999

Comments

My stepfather Thomas William Brittain. served with the O&BLI from 26th June1934 until transferring to the Royal Armoured Corp in 1947. Thomas was captured on the retreat to Dunkirk, and spent nearly five years as a P.O.W. in Poland ,we know that at some time he was at M-Stammlager XXB.Gepruft.21. I have in my possession two photographs taken at this camp showing Thomas with two other P.O.Ws. still in their Army uniform, but without insignia. These photographs were sent as postcards to inform relatives of their imprisonment. Can anyone tell me, was it usual for the Germans to take Photographs of their prisoners, and does anyone have any information, on this camp. Thank you. Margaret Hanson.

Name:
Darrell Webb
Email:
darrellw@redac.co.uk 
Date:
24 Sep 1999

Comments

Hello Very interesting site. My Grandfather was a Sgt Maj in the O&BLI during the 1st WW and for 22 years, wounded three times. Mesopotamia, Ypres, and Pashendale. I have read his memoirs many times. Darrell

Name:
Rebekah
Email:
ronh@greene.xtn.net 
Date:
25 Sep 1999

Comments

Hi, Today, I found what I think is a button cover in a cave in North East Tennessee and it says Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire". Could anyone tell me more about this? I saw the same crest on some web pages. How could a button cover end up here? Please email me.ronh@greene.xtn.net

Name:
Mr. Christer Boscott
Email:
alan@boscott.fsnet.co.uk 
Date:
27 Sep 1999

Name:
Trevor   Doar
Email:
trev.lynn@xtra.co.nz 
Date:
01 Oct 1999

Comments

I am currently researching my family history. My great-grandfather, Arthur Williams, joined the 43rd L.I. Regt as a private in the 1840s,served in South Africa, India and New Zealand where he retired in 1865 as the Quartermaster. I am hoping to find out more about Arthur Williams and this regt during this time frame. This site looks very interesting.

Name:
Terry McClure
Email:
mccluret@santarosa.com 
Date:
12 Oct 1999

Comments

A great website! This is one Yank who truly admires the British Regimental System. I look forward to the day I can visit the Regimental Museums.

Name:
Paul Clelford
Email:
WinStudio@aol.com 
Date:
21 Oct 1999

Name:
Pat Moss
Email:
pat.moss@plot-1.swinternet.co.uk 
Date:
25 Oct 1999

Comments

I have already signed the guest book earlier, but used my old Email address. Apologies if anybody has tried to contact me using it.

Name:
DT Prictor
Email:
Terry.Prictor@arsnalfc.net 
Date:
29 Oct 1999

Comments

I was a member of the 1st Btn OXF & BUCKS LI 1950 - 52

Please email me if you were in the regiment over the same period of time. My Nickname was "Butch"

Terry.Prictor@arsnelfc.net 

Name:
Michael Hewitt
Email:
mikehewitt@cwcom.net 
Date:
04 Nov 1999

Comments

I'm only sorry that my father can not see the the work that you have done.

Name:
Vic Tromba
Email:
vtromba@pathcom.com 
Date:
11 Nov 1999

Name:
Wendy Alger
Email:
alger@intergate.bc.ca 
Date:
13 Nov 1999

Comments

I am very pleased to find your page. I have searching on information to do with my great uncle Lt. James Cochrane who was on Canloan to the 2 oxf. bucks. I see that you have him on your Canloan Roster. My family does not remember much about where he was fighting. they think that he went down in a plane on March 24 1945. I would like to know something about that part of the war that was going on at that time. Also if there is any vets that might remember him and have any stories of him for us. I do have a few pictures of him that I will try to get to you. Thank you To all the Vets that gave us a free Country To live in

Name:
Barry J Sowerby
Email:
barry.sowerby@bae.co.uk 
Date:
11/16/1999

Comments

I have recently started to research my family history. My Great Grandfather, on my mothers side, was in the Ox& Bucks LI and I am keen to trace any information relating to him or his career in the army. Or indeed any information relating to the O & B regimental history covering the time of his engagement. (Mid 1800s onwards) ALL I KNOW (at present) My Great-grandfather was: Charles Vincent Baldwin Born in Fenny Stratford Sergeant Ox & Bucks LI (I believe he was a PTI) His final days were as a Chelsea Pensioner Any further information is most welcome

B.J.Sowerby

 

Name:
Iain L Sutherland
Email:
IainSuther@aol.com 
Date:
11/25/99

Comments

Still got a lot of research to do to establish that 1 of my ancestors was definitely enlisted in this regiment before 1800, but it was great to find this site tonight, and I shall no doubt be back in touch. Thanks

Name:
Clare Mayo
Email:
clae@mayo9.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
11/28/99

Comments

I am researching my family history.

Name:
Courrtland Crocker
Email:
bccrocker@juno.com 
Date:
12/7/99

Name:
Mike Jones
Email:
mgjones@compuserve.com 
Date:
12/8/99

Comments

Pte.JAMES WILLIAM CLEMENTS from Berkhamstead My wife's father served in the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry from 5th June 1916 until 1st August 1919. He was posted to France on 25th March 1917 until 2nd September 1917 and again to France on 11th January 1918 to 3rd April 1918. He was reported Killed in Action on 23rd March 1918. However a card was received from him from Limburg and he was in fact a Prisoner of War and returned to Dover on 7th December 1918. I would be interested to know which Battles he fought and in which camp he was imprisoned.

Many thanks Mike Jones

Name:
Steve Turner
Email:
steveabturner@yahoo.com 
Date:
12/12/99

Comments

I am researching my grandfather James Oliver Turner who served in Africa in 1900, arriving on the SS Gaika in Jan. of that year. I have a small pencil written note book which he carried and noted daily events in. It is in very poor condition but I will transcribe it as far as I can. I am looking for background info at the moment.

Name:
Jennifer Cranfield
Email:
cranfieldsalter@btinternet.com 
Date:
12/18/99

Comments

I am writing about the men listed on the war memorial in my village - Fenny Compton Warwickshire. One of them George Hiorns Pte 22502 2nd Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry was killed on 30 July 1916 at the Somme. I am interested therefore in finding any info on the action in which he was involved.

Name:
Richard Horwood
Email:
richard.horwood@ukgateway.net 
Date:
12/22/99

Comments

I would be grateful for any information about my grandfather, Edgar Horwood, who served in the Ox & Bucks at the Somme. He came from Shoscombe in North Somerset. Many thanks.

 
 
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Date: 
10 Nov 1998

Comments

Yes like your page. I served with the regiment from Jan 45 until we were taken into the Duke of Cornwalls L.I. I do not have a scanner and cannot at this stage supply a picture, but you may have one taken in a group at Bisley when I was in a team in the kings shoot representing brigade ( I think) My memories of those far off days are swiftly fading. It would seem that the collective memories of the regiments are about to suffer the same fate, from what I read of the cuts taking place. Richard James Ringshaw

Date:
17 Nov 1998

Comments

I would like to trace my Great grand father Albert James Lewis who in 1873 was in the 52 Regiment and also registered a son whose name is also Albert James Lewis. Albert James Lewis senior was married to Mary Albanese from Malta. My grandfather was registered by his father in Gibraltar. I have found everything about my grand father but I am unable to trace my great- grand father. The only clue is that he was a private in the 52 regiment in 1873. can you help please. Thank you. Joe Polidano

Date:
21 Nov 1998

Comments

This is a terrifically interesting site. My great-grandfather fought for the crown in the Boer War in the Oxfordshire Yeomanry (59 Co.) Any info on the Oxfordshire Yeomanry from this period available? mailto:Opusbob702@aol.com - US Naval Officer

Date:
06 Dec 1998

Comments

An excellent site. I am medal collector with a special interest in the Oxford & Bucks as I have spent all my life in Oxford and my grandfather fought with them in WW1. Any one having any medals or anything else of interest can contact me on mailto:tim.emptage@dial.pipex.com

Date:
09 Dec 1998

Comments

A very interesting and informative site. Good luck for the future.

Joe Holmes (Ex 1st Bn Royal Green Jackets 1970 - 1975)

Date:
06 Jan 1999

Comments

Through your information and also that supplied by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission I have been able to trace the details of where my uncle (and namesake) John Douglas Golding - Private - 203489 was killed on 10th September, 1917. I well remember that 60 years ago whenever I visited my grandmother's home that his details were carefully framed and hung on the wall of the living room. It made me feel proud that through me his name lived for another generation. One small query I have is that alongside the memorial certificate was hung a Ghurkha Kukri ( I think it was a sharp crescent shaped sword) I believe that he 'obtained' it as a souvenir and would be grateful to learn if his regiment was in any way connected with a Ghurkha regiment at that time. mailto:john@dgolding.freeserv.co.uk and would be happy to hear from any interested person. By the way I obtained the details of his death, including a roll of honour certificate from the Commonwealth Graves Commission site at http://yard.ccta.gov.uk/cwgc/register.nsf  John D.Golding

Date:
06 Jan 1999

Comments

You do have a great page and I feel it a privilege to be able to use it. Thank you. I served with both the OBLI and DCLI from Jan 45 to Jan 53. I have been searching many lists in the hope of meeting old mates. These pages would appear to be the most promising. Here's living in hopes. Richard J Ringshaw mailto: rringshaw@one.net.au

Date:
18 Jan 1999

Comments

Wonderful site. Was researching a musket used by the 43rd & 52nd and found everything I need here. Thanks, marzi@rabun.net

Date:
29 Aug 1998

Comments

Thank you for spending so much of your time preparing and upgrading this first class site. I send this message to you from New Zealand where I have lived since 1963, after immigrating here from Flackwell Heath nr High Wycombe. Its very difficult to get assistance from 12,000 miles away but having found your site I hope that you will be able to help me confirm a query about my grandfather HUBERT WILLIAM WATKINS no.17805 of The Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry who was killed on 1st July 1916. Based on information from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission it would appear that he became no.16486 private Hubert William Watkins of The 1st Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. This seemed to be a case of being demobbed from one tour of duty and then signing up again. Have you any comments on this. I am trying to confirm that he was in fact one and the same person. My grandmother was Maude Emily Watkins Nee Adams. They had three children, Phyllis, William Frederick and Percy Hubert Watkins. The births were registered in Amersham and High Wycombe and they lived at Loudwater. I am the last Male of the English part of the family and I want to get the Family Tree sorted out for my family and future generations. thank you in advance for any assistance that you may be able to offer. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future. With kind regards Brian Watkins 116 Mersey Street Christchurch 8001 NEW ZEALAND

mailto:brianwa@xtra.co.nz phone/fax 0064-03-3557208

Date:
28 Jun 1998

Comments

Mike, This is a great site, I really appreciate the time and effort you put into the Oxf. & Bucks. timeline and information. A great compliment to a fine British Unit!! regards and thanks, Bill Chambers OBLI WW2 http://www.io.com/tog

Date:
22 Jun 1998

Comments

Thank you, at last I have found info on my local regiment, (born & raised in Aylesbury, Bucks.), that I have not been able to access in my current location, Elmhurst, IL., just outside Chicago, IL. in the USA. A timeline, that I have just printed, is one of the most important items of info I required. Unfortunately being in northern Illinois, I cannot easily link up with the Oxf.& Bucks. re-enactment group ca. 1000 miles south of here, down in Austin, TX. Their main raison-de-etera is the 2nd.Oxf.& Bucks. most successful action, the taking of the bridges on the left flank of the D-Day bridgehead in the small hours of 6June1944. Thanks again, I have to leave as aol is going to disconnect me for inactivity! Doug Caton mailto:www.Caton d46@aol.com

Name:
Paul Waddoups
Email:
eeyore@waddoupsa.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
18 Feb 1999

Comments

Really pleased to find such a good site about the Ox and Bucks.

Keep up the good work.

Name:
Keith Kneller
Email:
keithrgj@hantslife.co.uk
Date:
21 Feb 1999

Comments

me - ex 1green jackets 1962 - 1971. contact Pete Uden, Secretary Ox & Bucks at Slade Park, Oxford for almost any details and visit the museum there and at Peninsula Barracks, Winchester. Most interesting stuff to look at for all 'muckers'. Regards

Name:
Caroline & Laura Ellis
Email:
cellis@easynet.co.uk
Date:
06 Apr 1999

Comments

Searching for great-grandfather. Charles Henry Ellis died in March 1918.

Name:
WO11. D.L.Walters
Email:
donald_lee.walters@tinyonline.net
Date:
16 Apr 1999

Comments

I am very pleased to have found this site and I am looking forward to be in contact with ex OBLI & RGJ MUCKERS. don

Name:
Evered
Email:
mevered@attcanada.net
Date:
17 Apr 1999

Comments

Finding out about by grandfather's family and the regiment they served in - and up to three died in! Website is proving a good place to kick off my research and bringing back memories of what he told me as a child. thanks

Name:
John Gary Maxwell
Email:
madmax0007@aol.com
Date:
20 Apr 1999

Comments

I am interested in researching ancestors who served while the unit was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from 1823 to 1831. Served with Oxfordshire regiment 1827-28. Looking for the marriage record and birth records of three daughter of Private James Barrett. Date of birth 1794 in Suffolk, England, date of enlistment December 06, 1813 at Bow, Stratford, Discharged September 30, 1831. Any leads would be appreciated.

Name:
Jenny Cross
Email:
jacy@hotmail.com
Date:
30 Apr 1999

Comments

Nice and easy to understand. My husband's grandfather was killed on the Somme in 1916 after being in France for just 9 days. Brian has become something of an expert on the Oxford and Bucks in the 1st WW and would be pleased to help if you could tell him what sort of things you would like to know.

Name:
Michael Cross
Email:
michael@crossma.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
01 May 1999

Comments

Grandad came back, but little known about his service; except hearsay that he was a sniper. Thanks for the site and information therein.

Name:
Paul Dyson
Email:
paul.dyson@mindshareworld.com
Date:
06 May 1999

Comments

My wife's grandfather won the military medal while serving in the O&BLI during the first world war. His surviving sons are keen to find out what he did to deserve such an honour. His name was WILLIAM EDWARD EALES although his surname was misspelt as HALES when he signed up, so HALES was on his medal. Any ideas on how I might start to find things out would be greatly welcomed!

Name:
Robin Cripps
Email:
r_cripps@bluewin.ch
Date:
08 May 1999

Comments

My great uncle, Private George Arthur Edward Cripps, 202619, 1st/4th Battalion Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, was killed on 16 August 1917 in the capture of Langemarck, West Flanders and he was buried where he fell, according to a letter from a Captain of the 6th O.B.L.I. to his brother of the deceased. The burial ground is presumably the Cement House Cemetery. I would be very interested if any old photographs or other information exist of the Battalion. A very interesting web site. With best wishes, Robin Cripps

Name:
Terry Robinson
Email:
terryr@stoke.prestel.co.uk
Date:
30 May 1999

Comments

Excellent! I will put a friend in touch, who is looking for information about his father, who was a CSM in the OX & Bucks during the last war. I am sure that you will be able to help.

Name:
J.R.E.F.Hall
Date:
12 Jun 1999

Comments

OXF/BUCKS L I --1955 to 1957.

Name:
Mike Gough
Email:
GoughMJ@aol.com
Date:
15 Jun 1999

Comments

A nice site, certainly didn't expect to find it. I'm interested in any details about my great grandfather who was with the regiment in the 1920's. William Charles GOUGH was stationed at the Albany Barracks, when he married my great grandmother, Elsie Marion TOMALIN. Any info would be greatly received and updated on this site. Mike Gough - June 1999

Name:
Gil Strickland
Email:
gstrickland@cyberport.com
16 Jun 1999

Comments

Have decided to collect WWI and WWII British rifles as a hobby. Was informed you guys had a great site. Thanks for the opportunity to learn.

Name:
Richard Browne
Email:
richbrow@wanet.com.au
Date:
16 Jul 1999

Comments

Took me some time to find this sight, came her looking for info for a friend at work who's father was in the regiment will try to get his name

Name:
Simon Debonis
Email:
richard@-sharpe-.netlineuk.net
Date:
26 Jul 1999

Comments

This is something that the regiment needs, I myself am still serving with 1RGJ.Which as you know was formerly the 43/52.I am new to the computer game but I will always keep an eye on this and all the other green jacket web sites, all the best CPL S.K. DEBONIS 1 R.G.J

Name:
A W Ballard
Email:
tony@worton.demon.co.uk
Date:
01 Aug 1999

Comments

Just found this - will be very interested to look further! (and hopefully put further comments here then)

Name:
Steve Cosway
Email:
steve@cosway75.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
07 Aug 1999

Comments

I am trying to get some information on my grandfather, Arthur William Cosway. He was a Lance Corporal in the 7th Bn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry and died on October 30, 1943. He is buried in Minturno War Cemetery, Italy.

Name:
JOSEPH ALBERT POLIDANO LEWIS
Email:
JOSEPH.POLIDANO @TAFENSW.EDU.AU
Date:
11 Aug 1999

Comments

Albert James Lewis is my grandfather Albert James Lewis 's father is my great grandfather

Name:
Terry Griffin
Email:
terry.griffin@liblink.co.za
Date:
14 Aug 1999

Comments

My maternal grandfather served in the O & B during WW1 and was 2/Lt H.V.Pendavis A Coy. Was awarded the DSO on 3Nov 1914 with 2/Lt Pepys accompanied by Pvt's Hall and Merry (DCM). Subsequently he joined the RFC. In 1997 I visited the Museum in Winchester on one of my frequent visits to the UK. I still have his medals. Regards, Terry Griffin.

Name:
Mike Bird
Email:
Mike.Redbird@btinternet.com
Date:
14 Aug 1999

Comments

Nice to see the old regiment on the internet. Have a particular interest of members of the 1954/11 intake, I was in 'A' company in Osnabruck for most of my 2 years service, and the later attached to the Royal Signals in Bunde. I would like to hear from anyone of that era, a photo of my self will follow. Mike Bird e-mail Mike.Redbird@btinternet.com 

Name:
Pat Moss
Email:
pat@woodfield.softnet.co.uk
Date:
15 Aug 1999

Comments

Very interesting, I was in Ox. 'n Bucks 1946-1948.

Name:
John Cowan
Email:
JCowan6486
Date:
15 Aug 1999

Comments

Served in 1St Battalion in Malaya & Borneo and I can still remember all my comrades Lt Robinson MC or was it Robertson? Roy Trower, and Frank Walton I came from and enlisted in Portsmouth and may be remembered as Curly Cowan. I now live in Northern Ireland where I was demobbed from 2RGJ in 1974 Would love to here from anyone that remembers me and any information on two mates killed in Borneo 1964 Bob Hunt and Terry Saunders.

All the Best Curly

Name:
JCowan23915492
Email:
JCowan6486
Date:
15 Aug 1999

Comments

I signed on earlier and made 2x mistakes to names of colleagues Said Bob Hunt should read Fred Hunt and Lt Roberts not Robertson Regards Curly Cowan

Name:
Alan Charlton
Email:
charlton_alan@hotmail.com
Date:
17 Aug 1999

Comments

A good source of information to start off on the trail of the where and how of my grandfather W H Charlton's death (2nd Bn Oxford.& Bucks LI 1915.

Name:
Pat Moss
Email:
pat.moss@plot-1.swinternet.co.uk
Date:
23 Aug 1999

Comments

Great to read your contributors comments, may see an old mate one day. I was in 43rd. 1946-48. Cowley Barracks the Mid. East.

Name:
Duncan
Email:
Dunk@UK0128.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
24 Aug 1999

Comments

What a great site..... My grandfather, Sidney Walter Boweren served in the Oxford and Bucks 6th Airborne Division for six years, (1940-1946), he was one Major John Howard's para's that descended on Pegasus Bridge on the night 5/6 June 1944. I have various service records, medals (German and British), release books, newspaper clippings regarding it. I am anxious to find out as much information as possible regarding this operation, as my grandfather died 10 years ago.

Duncan E-Mail: Dunk@UK0128.freeserve.co.uk

Name:
Gillian MIDDLETON
Email:
gmspall@tpg.com.au
Date:
25 Aug 1999

Comments

It seems my Great-Great-Great-Grandfather served in the 2nd. Battalion Oxford Light Infantry in India In or about 1897. His name was Pte. O. HILLYER. If anyone has information on him, I would be pleased to hear. Gillian MIDDLETON

Name:
Lt Col Bruce Rooken - Smith MLM ( Rtd )
Email:
rookenjb@mweb.co.za
Date:
28 Aug 1999

Comments

NS Kenya Regiment 1959, commissioned into 17th/21st Lancers 1961. Resigned 1967. Commissioned into 1st Bn Rhodesian Light Infantry 1968. Formed Rhodesian Armoured Car Regiment. Posted to HQ Security Force Auxiliaries. Commanded Zimbabwe Armoured 'Corps', Retired. Joined Natal Education Department, South Africa. Currently Secretary/Treasurer Kenya Regiment Association (KwaZulu-Natal). Edit mini-SITREP magazine biannually. Have the most accurate detail of the Kenya Regiment nominal roll and honours and awards, It has been suggested that I set up a Kenya Regiment website. Please can you advise as to how I can go about it. Kind regards. Bruce

Name:
C. Paul Loane
Email:
loane@camden.rutgers.edu
Date:
31 Aug 1999

Comments

Greetings from across the sea and from the members of the recreated 43rd Regiment of Foot! Since 1966 we have been keeping alive the memory of the British soldier in the American Revolution by portraying the "hat men" of the 43rd at commemorations and battle re-enactments throughout the eastern US and Canada. Our organization is dedicated to an accurate depiction of the 18th Century fighting man and has more than 100 volunteer members portraying officers, enlisted men, fifers, drummers, camp followers and more. We also field a reproduction artillery piece and crew depicting men of the 4th Bn, Royal Artillery. Best wishes to our friends in the UK!

Name:
Gerald Webb
Email:
geraldwebb@lineone.net
Date:
02 Sep 1999

Comments

My father George Frederick Webb served in WW.1 and my uncle Charles Webb was killed in France in WW.2 I will supply more details when I have more time!!

Name:
Major RP Browne, RGJ(V)
Email:
OranmoreUS@aol.com
Date:
08 Sep 1999

Comments

OC Letter A Coy, 5(V)RGJ at High Wycombe 1986-1989 and SO3(V) Air/Avn HQ 5 Airborne Bde, Aldershot 1990-99

Currently SO2(V) G3 Air/Avn 16 Air Assault Brigade, Colchester

Best wishes to all those who served in my regiment's honoured predecessors; especially those who visited Youens House at Booker Airfield to meet with my Riflemen on so many occasions. I was both proud and sad to have been the only "pink-hatted" Greenjacket in the British Army for nearly 10 years; as of 1st September, it is back to "Rifle Green" for me.

 

Name:
PAUL JOHNSON
Email:
Johno2@msn.com 
Date:
18 Sep 1999

Comments

I am looking for information/photographs regarding Pte Gwilym MORLEY 5955181 2 O&BLI (AIRBORNE) KIA 16/06/44 and buried in Ranville War Cemetery, Normandy, France. Can anyone help, please?

Name:
Margaret Hanson
Email:
geoffrey.hanson@lineone.net 
Date:
22 Sep 1999

Comments

My stepfather Thomas William Brittain. served with the O&BLI from 26th June1934 until transferring to the Royal Armoured Corp in 1947. Thomas was captured on the retreat to Dunkirk, and spent nearly five years as a P.O.W. in Poland ,we know that at some time he was at M-Stammlager XXB.Gepruft.21. I have in my possession two photographs taken at this camp showing Thomas with two other P.O.Ws. still in their Army uniform, but without insignia. These photographs were sent as postcards to inform relatives of their imprisonment. Can anyone tell me, was it usual for the Germans to take Photographs of their prisoners, and does anyone have any information, on this camp. Thank you. Margaret Hanson.

Name:
Darrell Webb
Email:
darrellw@redac.co.uk 
Date:
24 Sep 1999

Comments

Hello Very interesting site. My Grandfather was a Sgt Maj in the O&BLI during the 1st WW and for 22 years, wounded three times. Mesopotamia, Ypres, and Pashendale. I have read his memoirs many times. Darrell

Name:
Rebekah
Email:
ronh@greene.xtn.net 
Date:
25 Sep 1999

Comments

Hi, Today, I found what I think is a button cover in a cave in North East Tennessee and it says Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire". Could anyone tell me more about this? I saw the same crest on some web pages. How could a button cover end up here? Please email me.ronh@greene.xtn.net

Name:
Mr. Christer Boscott
Email:
alan@boscott.fsnet.co.uk 
Date:
27 Sep 1999

Name:
Trevor   Doar
Email:
trev.lynn@xtra.co.nz 
Date:
01 Oct 1999

Comments

I am currently researching my family history. My great-grandfather, Arthur Williams, joined the 43rd L.I. Regt as a private in the 1840s,served in South Africa, India and New Zealand where he retired in 1865 as the Quartermaster. I am hoping to find out more about Arthur Williams and this regt during this time frame. This site looks very interesting.

Name:
Terry McClure
Email:
mccluret@santarosa.com 
Date:
12 Oct 1999

Comments

A great website! This is one Yank who truly admires the British Regimental System. I look forward to the day I can visit the Regimental Museums.

Name:
Paul Clelford
Email:
WinStudio@aol.com 
Date:
21 Oct 1999

Name:
Pat Moss
Email:
pat.moss@plot-1.swinternet.co.uk 
Date:
25 Oct 1999

Comments

I have already signed the guest book earlier, but used my old Email address. Apologies if anybody has tried to contact me using it.

Name:
DT Prictor
Email:
Terry.Prictor@arsnalfc.net 
Date:
29 Oct 1999

Comments

I was a member of the 1st Btn OXF & BUCKS LI 1950 - 52

Please email me if you were in the regiment over the same period of time. My Nickname was "Butch"

Terry.Prictor@arsnelfc.net 

Name:
Michael Hewitt
Email:
mikehewitt@cwcom.net 
Date:
04 Nov 1999

Comments

I'm only sorry that my father can not see the the work that you have done.

Name:
Vic Tromba
Email:
vtromba@pathcom.com 
Date:
11 Nov 1999

Name:
Wendy Alger
Email:
alger@intergate.bc.ca 
Date:
13 Nov 1999

Comments

I am very pleased to find your page. I have searching on information to do with my great uncle Lt. James Cochrane who was on Canloan to the 2 oxf. bucks. I see that you have him on your Canloan Roster. My family does not remember much about where he was fighting. they think that he went down in a plane on March 24 1945. I would like to know something about that part of the war that was going on at that time. Also if there is any vets that might remember him and have any stories of him for us. I do have a few pictures of him that I will try to get to you. Thank you To all the Vets that gave us a free Country To live in

Name:
Barry J Sowerby
Email:
barry.sowerby@bae.co.uk 
Date:
11/16/1999

Comments

I have recently started to research my family history. My Great Grandfather, on my mothers side, was in the Ox& Bucks LI and I am keen to trace any information relating to him or his career in the army. Or indeed any information relating to the O & B regimental history covering the time of his engagement. (Mid 1800s onwards) ALL I KNOW (at present) My Great-grandfather was: Charles Vincent Baldwin Born in Fenny Stratford Sergeant Ox & Bucks LI (I believe he was a PTI) His final days were as a Chelsea Pensioner Any further information is most welcome

B.J.Sowerby

 

Name:
Iain L Sutherland
Email:
IainSuther@aol.com 
Date:
11/25/99

Comments

Still got a lot of research to do to establish that 1 of my ancestors was definitely enlisted in this regiment before 1800, but it was great to find this site tonight, and I shall no doubt be back in touch. Thanks

Name:
Clare Mayo
Email:
clae@mayo9.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
11/28/99

Comments

I am researching my family history.

Name:
Courrtland Crocker
Email:
bccrocker@juno.com 
Date:
12/7/99

Name:
Mike Jones
Email:
mgjones@compuserve.com 
Date:
12/8/99

Comments

Pte.JAMES WILLIAM CLEMENTS from Berkhamstead My wife's father served in the Oxford & Bucks Light Infantry from 5th June 1916 until 1st August 1919. He was posted to France on 25th March 1917 until 2nd September 1917 and again to France on 11th January 1918 to 3rd April 1918. He was reported Killed in Action on 23rd March 1918. However a card was received from him from Limburg and he was in fact a Prisoner of War and returned to Dover on 7th December 1918. I would be interested to know which Battles he fought and in which camp he was imprisoned.

Many thanks Mike Jones

Name:
Steve Turner
Email:
steveabturner@yahoo.com 
Date:
12/12/99

Comments

I am researching my grandfather James Oliver Turner who served in Africa in 1900, arriving on the SS Gaika in Jan. of that year. I have a small pencil written note book which he carried and noted daily events in. It is in very poor condition but I will transcribe it as far as I can. I am looking for background info at the moment.

Name:
Jennifer Cranfield
Email:
cranfieldsalter@btinternet.com 
Date:
12/18/99

Comments

I am writing about the men listed on the war memorial in my village - Fenny Compton Warwickshire. One of them George Hiorns Pte 22502 2nd Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry was killed on 30 July 1916 at the Somme. I am interested therefore in finding any info on the action in which he was involved.

Name:
Richard Horwood
Email:
richard.horwood@ukgateway.net 
Date:
12/22/99

Comments

I would be grateful for any information about my grandfather, Edgar Horwood, who served in the Ox & Bucks at the Somme. He came from Shoscombe in North Somerset. Many thanks.