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1 Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry at Port-en-Bessin

1944-08-28 · Port-en-Bessin · France

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The remnants of the battalion moved to "Planet" on the 28th August 1944 where is came under the command of No. 4 Line of Communications Sub-Area. The Battalion now had to be prepared to take in drafts. The battalion organised itself ready to receive the drafts, S Company was wound up and the remnants absorbed into H.Q. Company.

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