Information Wanted - Ox & Bucks Light Infantry - New Book Research

Discussion in 'Research Material' started by jakcluness, Apr 14, 2021.

  1. jakcluness

    jakcluness New Member

    Hi All -

    New here, first post so apologies if this isn’t the right place for the thread.

    I am in the initial stages of writing a book about the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry during WW2. The book will follow them throughout the course of the war, but will be focused on the soldiers and their stories (similar to Band of Brothers etc.). A personal, intimate portrayal of the regiment.

    My question: does anyone have any family members that served with the Ox & Bucks that have any personal letters, diaries or stories that they’d be able to share with me that could potentially be added to my research and eventually, the book?

    It’d be great to have a more personal side and find some stories, diaries and letters that aren’t as widely published as some Officers and Soldiers in the Ox & Bucks.

    I’d appreciate any help or direction possible.

    Regards,
    Jak
     
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  2. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Jak.

    Are you looking at a specific battalion or every battalion in the Regt for the whole of the war?

    Regards

    Frank
     
  3. jakcluness

    jakcluness New Member

    Hi Frank -

    At this stage, the all of them across the whole duration of the war. I'm trying to piece together everything and then narrow it down from there, highlighting certain battles and/or stories creating a timeline of events which form the basis of the book.

    Thanks,
    Jak
     
  4. idler

    idler GeneralList

    It may complicate things but the OBLI Museum and possibly the County Archives could be useful sources of unpublished personal accounts.
     
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  5. jakcluness

    jakcluness New Member

    I've been in regular contact with SOFO and once they're reopen, I'll be visiting but thought it was worth a shot to see if there was any unpublished personal accounts that some people might not have thought about being published or not thought it was significant etc.

    Appreciate it.
     
  6. AB64

    AB64 Senior Member

    Not an account or anything, but a document that may be of interest Casualty Service and Paybook Collection I have a couple more Service books to OBLI lads who were wounded, probably not really enough info to tell their stories, but if they tie in with actions you are covering they may be of use/interest
     
  7. idler

    idler GeneralList

    You'd assume the museum would have links with regimental associations, but the 'theatre' associaions, e.g. Normandy Veterans, Burma Star or even the RBL might be worth asking.
     
  8. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Jak.

    I have quite a lot of stuff on 7 Ox & Bucks LI's time in Italy but not personal photos or recollections.

    Regards

    Frank
     
  9. jakcluness

    jakcluness New Member

    Thanks Frank, i'll drop you a message shortly!
     
  10. Lee1983

    Lee1983 Well-Known Member

    Hi,

    I have just seen this most and would be interested to know if you have any information on my grandfathers time with the 7th ox and bucks. He transferred to them from the RA on 11 July 1944 and was with the regiment until he was transferred to the Queens Royal regiment on 6 January 1945.

     
  11. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Lee.

    That would place him at Gemmano for the attack on the Gothic Line in Sep 44.

    Start a conversation if I can be of help with detail.

    Regards

    Frank
     

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