Hey, I search information about a soldier of the Ox and Bucks, ROGERS, B Coy. Attached below, photos of the helmet of this soldier? Anybody could help me ? Thanks in advance, Xavier
That is an airborne helmet. Were 2 Ox & Bucks LI not at Normandy? Pegasus Bridge if I recall and arriving in gliders. Regards Frank
Already checked the nominal roll for the coup de main at Pegasus bridge, no Rogers in Ox and Bucks B coy contingent.
Hey, Information from wartime is a good way. I try to contact Andy Gorman...why not ! May be "ROGERS" was in the rest of the B Coy who didn't participate to "coup de main". Regards, Xavier
Maybe a try here. 2nd (Airborne) Battalion, Ox and Bucks Light Infantry | ParaData Roll call of Rogers. https://paradata.org.uk/rollcall/search/rogers
Hi Xavier, The SOFO Museum site lists over 200 Rogers that served with an Oxfordshire Regiment from pages 178 to 190 under "R". Unfortunately if they did serve with the Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry the battalion number is not specified. For example the man wtid45 pointed to is listed on page 181. Number: 13020373 Rank: Pte Name(s): Eric Foy Surname: ROGERS Regiment: Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry So your man might be there, but you would need more specific info to narrow it down. Regards ...
If "ROGERS" landed on DDAY in Normandy, it's very possible he fought in the 15 or 16 platoons 2nd Battalion Ox & Bucks. After, if it was a new recruit integrated into the unit following the many losses, I agree with you Cee, we need more information...
Xavier, The Lightbobs site has a page devoted to steel helmets worn by the Regiment. The colour scheme and positioning of the Regimental helmet flash looks the same despite yours being somewhat faded. STEEL HELMETS Regards ...