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Title: 7th Battallion Ox & Bucks, WW2
Post by: Oli19 on Sunday 20 March 11 23:06 GMT (UK)

Hi,

I'm trying to track my grandad's whereabouts during WW2.  He spent most of his time in the 7th Battallion of the Ox & Bucks.  He was injured in the desert and then went on to Italy where I believe he may have been involved in the battle at Salerno.  He was captured in Italy and transferred to Stalag VIIA. 

Any help is gratefully received!  :)

Title: Re: 7th Battallion Ox & Bucks, WW2
Post by: Buzancy18 on Monday 21 March 11 01:06 GMT (UK)

Ollie,
7th OBLi were in 167 London Infantry Brigade in 56th Division.
Formed UK November 1940,
UK 11/1940 to 8/1942, Iraq 11/1942 to 3/1943, Palestine 3/1943 N Africa 3/1943 to 8/1943, Italy 8/1943 to 3/1944, N Africa 4/1944 to 7/1944, Italy 7/1944 to 8/1945.
7Th OBLI were reduced to a training cadre in November 1944 due to losses.
Buzancy 18

Title: Re: 7th Battallion Ox & Bucks, WW2
Post by: Oli19 on Monday 21 March 11 22:02 GMT (UK)

Thanks Buzancy18,

I've got some letters which describe where he is at certain points during the war and most of the dates you have given me tie in.  I sent off for his service records some time ago but unfortunately still waiting!  ???