Name:

JIM CHARLES

Email:

JCHAR1952@AOL.COM

Date:

01 Jan 2003

Comments

Return visit to site, still looking for comrades of my late father, Bill Charles from Birtley Co. Durham.Embodied '39, served at home , then approx 18 months in Iceland. Drove Bren Carrier, after landing in France d+ 6 or 9, was eventually rebadged Cameronians. wITH xxx CORPS, 2ND army, under Horrocks, saw Ghent, Gheel, Reichswald Forest,Holland Belgium and ended up guarding SS officers in Kiel prison.... Sadly he's not here to tell me any more stories, with hindsight should have taped them. Hope he's with his mates spinning tales. Goodnight DA. sleep tight.

Name:

MARK MOODY

Email:

Date:

31 Dec 2002

Comments

Name:

Tony Williams

Email:

tonyb93@hotmail.com

Date:

30 Dec 2002

Comments

i am trying to trace anyone who fought with my late farther stanley williams he was in the7th cheshire ta regiment hale (st peters church) and served in afria scicerly throughout italy he was a bren gunner any information really welcomed

Name:

jonathan hall

Email:

blkwhtarmy

Date:

24 Dec 2002

Comments

my mums dad was in the dli pre ww2 till end of war. what we of grandads activity and movements is more than sketchy, i guess he didnt talk about it much. he spent alot of the war in a prison camp and we think he was caught in africa. whilst he was in the camp someone he knew drew many pictures of exceptional quality and gave theme to my grandad. they remain in the family and are really treasured. there are drawings of men who we guess were in the camp with them both. if any one knew Harold Nerrgard or know where, when, and how about what happened in africa, drop us a line on email. jonathan (joe)

Name:

jonathan hall

Email:

blkwhtaarmy

Date:

24 Dec 2002

Comments

my mums dad was in the dli pre ww2 till end of war. what we of grandads activity and movements is more than sketchy, i guess he didnt talk about it much. he spent alot of the war in a prison camp and we think he was caught in africa. whilst he was in the camp someone he knew drew many pictures of exceptional quality and gave theme to my grandad. they remain in the family and are really treasured. there are drawings of men who we guess were in the camp with them both. if any one knew Harold Nerrgard or know where, when, and how about what happened in africa, drop us a line on email. jonathan (joe)

Name:

nichola hindmarch

Email:

nickoal@go.com

Date:

20 Dec 2002

Comments

Please put me in touch with hindmarch,s in tyneside signed nichola hindmarch

Name:

Peter Vile

Email:

padvile@btinternet.com

Date:

11 Sep 2002

Comments

STOP PRESS: This site is run from CANADA by ONE MAN called Mike, whose interest is that his grandfather fought with the DCLI in the Boer War and WW I. Mike has done this site for US. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude. Mile has a high powered job, and 3 children he has to get through school and college. He cannot afford to do everything, either in terms of time or money. He has also had to PAY out of his own pocket to keep this site going for 5 years. Now the good news (hopefully): In my various capacities, I am trying to get this site up and running in the UK. I shall be contacting all LI Association Branches, asking for their support in doing this. If YOU do NOT belong to an LI Branch, then join one now. I need YOUR support if five years of really excellent work by a Canadian called Mike, who has never been in the Light Infantry but has done it for love and as a remembrance of his Grandfather, is not to go down the pan. Mike has agreed to try and keep the site open until I can take it over. If one day you find the site closed, keep looking regularly, because we might have to close it down in Canada before we can re-open it in UK. YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL. I hope I can count on YOU, just like we have counted on Mike for five years.

Name:

PAUL BREARLEY

Email:

coldstreamer20@hotmail.com

Date:

08 Sep 2002

Comments

COULD ANYONE PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ON TWO MEN WHO SERVED WITH THE DURHAMS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. THEY WERE 3718976 PTE. WILFRED DAVIES, WHO LOST A LEG DURING THE WAR AND 3453531 PTE HENRY STEPHENSON 9TH BATTALION, WHO DIED FOLLOWING A ACCIDENT ON 2O JUNE 1943.BOTH MEN CAME FROM BURNLEY, LANCASHIRE. ANY INFORMATION WILL BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.

Name:

vic chaffey

Email:

vic.chaffey@vigin.net

Date:

07 Sep 2002

Comments

I joined the Durham LI at Brancepeth castle in August 1944 I did my training there and at Felton and later at Skipton Yorks. From there I was sent to India and transferred to the KOYLI we were stationed at several camps Mysore jungle, Kalyan, Deolali and a few others I can't remember, three of us had a knife tattooed on our left forearm myself l/cpl Rastrick and l/cpl Lenton. I wonder if anyone remembers me or recognises the tattoo, a picture of this and other photos can be seen on my website. freespace.virgin.net/vic.chaffey 

Name:

Ian Paterson

Email:

Ian.paterson@lycos.co.uk 

Date:

30 Aug 2002

Comments

I am trying to get some information on Captain Ronald Paterson DLI seconded to the East African Rifles (Kenya ) in the 1950's.

Name:

john eccles

Email:

Date:

23 Aug 2002

Name:

D L SEENEY

Email:

sunsetmilitaria@btinternet.com

Date:

22 Aug 2002

Comments

Robert O Schultz PFC US ARMY 1945 is trying to contact Alan Cooper POW Stalag Oschatz - This might be 4692595 Pte M A Cooper DLI - POW No 12924. Any help appreciated.

Name:

Rick Glasper

Email:

ricviv@vglasper'.fsnet.co.uk

Date:

21 Aug 2002

Comments

I was in the DLI between 1956-59 I trained at Brancpeth/barned castle/aden/return to barned castle I was in B company we had members attached to us in aden from the DCLI I would love to hear from fellow soldiers/friends my sgt was sgt Bianaugh(?) at brancpeth mjr Flemming was my company commander tony bewick (REME)attached DLI now lives in Beer near seaton in Devon

Name:

ahmedhamza

Email:

ahmedhamza99@yahoo.com

Date:

19 Aug 2002

Name:

Nick Firby

Email:

laki-uk@worldnet.att.net

Date:

19 Aug 2002

Comments

My grandfather served with the DLI from around 1907 until the early '30s. His full number, rank and name were 10226 CQMS J C Marshall. I am conducting private research into his career, which I understand was primarily with the 1 Bn. I know the Bn was in India before, during and after WW1, but I have been unable to find much about what it did etc. After WW1, I also know it served with the Army of Occupation in Germany and Northern Ireland. I would be grateful for any more information on the Bn's activities during these years.

Name:

perry barker

Email:

sherrylynnleblanc@hotmail.ca

Date:

18 Aug 2002

Comments

sorry to see your roll of honour is incomplete. I'm just back from France, a village near lens. could not find my Great grandfathers grave, a private Alf Guyatt, died 1917 in the loos area. Originally from Nottingham he fought with the Durham Light. So many graves had "known only unto god" maybe one was his. I believe that missing soldiers were marked on panels & only bodies were given stone markers. I saw at least a dozen markers of Durham light in the two cemeteries I visited. If his name is on a panel does this mean his remains were never found? missing presumed dead? any info concerning the situation at these cemeteries would be appreciated.

Name:

Chris Leblique

Email:

c.j.leblique@btinternet.com

Date:

12 Aug 2002

Comments

I would like to find out more about my great grandfather John William Leblique, whose occupation in the 1881 census is given as Serjt Major 5th Durham R V. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Name:

Mike Theakston

Email:

paintballmike@chartermi.net

Date:

12 Aug 2002

Comments

I am researching the Theakston family tree and i need all the info you can give me on the history of my family any info will be greatly appreciated.

Name:

Colin Knox

Email:

colinknox@btinternet.com

Date:

10 Aug 2002

Comments

I am researching William Knox, sworn in on 8th March 1860, as a member of the 7th North Riding of York Volunteers, then attached to the 21st Durham Rifle Volunteers, later the Second Volunteer Battalion Durham light Infantry. Any information or help greatly appreciated.

Name:

Michelle

Email:

bubobubo_2000@yahoo.es

Date:

08 Aug 2002

Comments

Looking for any info on John Tomlinson, either a private or a lance corporal with the DLI, no. 8488, originally from Cheshire, who was killed in action near Gueudecourt, France on 15th October 1916.

Name:

Judy Daubenmier

Email:

jdaubenm@umich.edu

Date:

06 Aug 2002

Comments

I am searching for information on Private N.A. Cooper, a member of the Durham Light Infantry, who was captured at Dunkirk on May 20, 1940, and was later held at Colditz Castle. He was a prisoner later at Oschatz, Germany, with my dad, Robert O. Schultz, of the U.S. Army, who desperately wants to know the whereabouts of Mr. Cooper. Judy Daubenmier

Name:

robby thompson

Email:

r.thompson90@ntlworld.com

Date:

01 Aug 2002

Comments

I was in the 7th battalion the light infantry (TA) A company horden from 1993 to 1998 I'm just looking to find out how the lads and lasses are doing now

Name:

DOUGLAS BAIN

Email:

dogsbody@sympatico.ca

Date:

29 Jul 2002

Comments

I looking for any information on my grandfather, L/Sgt Leslie BERESFORD - No. 257594 - of the Durham Light Infantry. For the duration of The WWI was number 6958 -- Served In France: 7.8.18 - 21.2.19. Prior to 1915 service was with the 93rd Highlanders in Crete & India. In civil life he was an author & fiction writer. [b.1878 - d. 1946]. Any information would be gratefully received.

Name:

Mrs E-M Hartley

Email:

mrsemhartley@msn.com

Date:

20 Jul 2002

Name:

Henry Stevens

Email:

has1@soton.ac.uk

Date:

19 Jul 2002

Comments

I am writing to see if anybody can shed any light on my father's role in Korea (Clifford Stevens 1931-1984)where he served as a 2nd Lt. I believe he may have gone out with the KSLI but was a DLI officer. Any information gratefully received.

Name:

Philip Dodd

Email:

doddpc@firenet.ws

Date:

19 Jul 2002

Comments

A very interesting site...I look forward to future updates. My reasons for checking this site are simple, as both my great grandfather & great uncle served with the DLI during WW1. As far as I know, great grandfather (Pte Roberet Pye Lambert, of Grange Villa I think) served with the 19th (Service) Battalion (2nd County), which were formed in West Hartlepool on 13/01/15, as a Bantam Bn. He was a miner & joined as a bandsman but saw service on the Western Front as a stretcher-bearer. His Bn. saw service during the first phase of the Somme campaign, at Passchendaele & later in the war at Ypres & Bapaume. He was awarded the Military Medal, on the Somme I think, though I don't know in which action & for what act. I would love to find out more about this, but I understand citations for MMs were rarely given. He survived the war & lived to a ripe old age, celebrating his diamond wedding anniversary in the late 1960's...I have a copy of an article from a newspaper on this, Northern Echo I think). Any help anyone could offer in finding out more about him & his service would be greatly appreciated. My great uncle (Pte David Dodd, #300571 (3032). 1st/8th Bn., DLI) sadly died on 15/09/16, age 21. I think this was at the battle of Battle of Flers-Courcelette (Somme)...the first day too. As I say, a great site...keep up the good work! Regards, Philip Dodd

Name:

john duhy

Email:

accounts@alert.ie

Date:

19 Jul 2002

Name:

bob dale

Email:

bobelad@aol.com

Date:

19 Jul 2002

Comments

Sir a colleague has asked me if I can trace the owner of a military star medal via the internet the medal apparently was struck in 1918 to servicemen who served between 1914 1915. the only information i have is the surname of WARWICK AND THE NUMBER 4856 ON THE REVERSE Can you help in possibly guiding me in the right direction as to who may help. many thanks BoB Dale p

Name:

Lynda McGuffie

Email:

lynda.mcguffie@ntlworld.com

Date:

10 Jul 2002

Comments

I am looking for any information with regards to my father, he was in the D.L.I. in approx 1953/54 until 1956. in the 9th battalion he also played football for the regiment, his name William James McGuffie. Any information however small would be appreciated.

Name:

William Davison

Email:

william@shabakah.com

Date:

10 Jul 2002

Comments

My father, William Davison was demobbed from the DLI I think in 1946/47. with the rank of RSM. He first enlisted in the mid 20s during the great slump and served in Egypt and India he left the regiment in 1936 and married my mum. At the outbreak of WWll he re-enlisted and was sent to Brancepeth. He was at Dunquirke he was not taken off the beaches but made his way along with a few others to the French port of St Nazerre where he luckily missed being picked up by the Lancastrian. After the war he returned to Wearmouth Colliery where he had begun his working life in 1922. He died in July 1976. At 92 years old my mum is alive and still has a photograph of him in uniform by her bed. I would love to know how I can find out more about him to talk to her about, as she is still very lucid. Any advice you can give would be most appreciated. Regards Bill Davison

Name:

Marney Lawson

Email:

marney@ogoodall.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

08 Jul 2002

Comments

Hello, I am writing in on behalf of my dad, Private Howard Henry Lawson. He served in the Royal West Kent regiment between 1955 and 1957 in Germany, Egypt and Cyprus. He was in C company and his no. was 32113747. He would like to hear from anyone who remembers him, particularly Corporal Scudder and Private David Istead. Thank you.

Name:

Alan HIndmarch

Email:

Date:

07 Jul 2002

Comments

We've got the same name!!!

Name:

Barbara Lowery

Email:

barbara@wordsmithing.com

Date:

01 Jul 2002

Comments

My late father, W/Sgt. George Lowery (reg. #4447017), served with the DLI until 20 Jun 49, and we emigrated to Canada in Aug 49. I'm the youngest of 4 girls, and I was born in East Bothey of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club in Aug 47. I have the rent book which shows we lived there from Jan 44 to Nov 48, and likely longer. I have Dad's cap badge to remember him by, and now wish I'd asked him all kinds of questions. This website is wonderful, and especially all the photos. Thanks!

Name:

David Carter

Email:

hackwatchuk@hotmail.com

Date:

23 Jun 2002

Comments

IF YOU SERVED IN CYPRUS BETWEEN 1955-59, PLEASE CONTACT ME. I AM WRITING A BOOK ABOUT THE EOKA CONFLICT. IT TRIES TO TELL THE STORY THRU THE EYE-WITNESS ACCOUNTS OF THE SERVICE PERSONNEL WHO WERE THERE. IN ADDITION I AM COMPILING AN HONOUR ROLL OF THOSE WHO DIED IN CYPRUS ON ACTIVE SERVICE. MORE DETAILS OF THE BOOK AND MEMORIAL PROJECT CAN BE SEEN IN THE CYPRUS SECTION OF www.britains-smallwars.com  I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU REGARDS DAVID CARTER

Name:

Albert Fry

Email:

albert.fry@ntlworld.com

Date:

19 Jun 2002

Comments

I am looking for information about James Fry and Albert Fry from Middlesboro who served with the D L I or the North-Humberland Fusiliers

Name:

Bob Gilbert

Email:

bobgilbert@bigpond.com

Date:

15 Jun 2002

Comments

I am researching my wife's great grandfather. He is Private G Douglas, 37621. He was a member of the Durham Light Infantry, he was killed during WW1 and is buried in Belgium. Is it possible to access service records or any historical information on Pte Douglas. Any information would be appreciated, thank you.

Name:

e ohagan

Email:

e.ohagan@ntlworld.co.uk

Date:

14 Jun 2002

Comments

it's a great web site to visit

Name:

denis gavin

Email:

denis548@hotmail.com

Date:

12 Jun 2002

Comments

Could anyone tell me if the D.L.I. were ever stationed at Brancepeth with a regiment of the American army who looked after soldiers with problems of mental health. This would be approximately 1942.

Name:

Michael Hindmarch

Email:

Michael.Hindmarch1@btinternet.com

Date:

09 Jun 2002

Comments

looking for Thomas Hindmarch war grave

Name:

Pat Connor Coogan

Email:

jcoogan@dgsys.com

Date:

01 Jun 2002

Comments

This is a great site. I am researching a great Uncle Charles CONNOR who served in the 4th DLI . Later he was in the Northumberland Fusiliers don't know how or why the switch. He was killed in the Boer War at Nooitgedacht Dec 13, 1900.

Name:

Jackie Thorburn

Email:

jackiethorburn@beeb.net

Date:

31 May 2002

Comments

My gt grandfather Fred Smith (Private 17982 16th Batt DLI), was awarded the Military medal, I believe for action during the Battle of Cambrai (date coincides but cannot be sure). I never met him as he died in 1950's before I was born. Always said he was awarded it for "shooting flies off the captains coat!". Any chance that I can ever find out more about what he did? Or am I searching in vain? Thank you

Name:

John Sheen

Email:

john@sheenj1234.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

28 May 2002

Comments

Having written and published histories of the Tyneside Irish and Tyneside Scottish battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers during WW1 I am now working on the 18th(Pals), 19th(Bantams)20th(wearside) and 22nd(Pioneer) Battalions of The Durham Light Infantry during WW1. If anyone can help with diaries, letters or photos of men from these battalions I would appreciate it.

Name:

iangoddard

Email:

iangoddard@hotmail.com

Date:

22 May 2002

Comments

Name:

T.Martin

Email:

galaxybugs@aol.com

Date:

18 May 2002

Comments

Great Site. Both my father and Grandfather were in Durham L.I really interesting to read. Anyone who knew my father/grandfather, I would like to hear from you. Father: Terrence Howard -terry in 1950's G.Father: Sidney Bishop in 1930's, medal's received Africa Star, Defence Medal, Royal Kent West, France & Germany Star, Italy Star, 39-45 Star, 1st Army Star. Please email me to tell me more.

Name:

Peter F. Green

Email:

likuni.p.f.green@tiscali.co.uk

Date:

18 May 2002

Comments

With 1st DLI in Salonika 1947-1948. The Bn. was then part of 10 Brigade, 4th. Division. Was also at Brancepeth Castle as a cadet and then while serving with the regiment. Later attached to 6th Bn. at Bishop Auckland while studying at King's College Newcastle. Have just found this web-site. Very good. Anyone else out there who was with me?

Name:

Raymond

Email:

Oh90@hotmail

Date:

17 May 2002

Comments

Name:

Jason Staffer

Email:

jason.staffer@wigleyfox.co.uk

Date:

15 May 2002

Comments

A very useful website, I am looking on behalf of my mother for information about my late grandfather, pte 4470636 William Walton Sutheran, and his time in the DLI during WW2. If anyone has any information about him or where he would have served It would be most helpful

Name:

Bruce Hills

Email:

Brudehills@free.net.nz

Date:

12 May 2002

Comments

My uncle Evan Stewart was in the 2nd Battalion "B" company New Zealand army who was reported missing in Crete 1941 never to be heard of again. Is there anyone who remembers him and can make contact with me. I would really appreciate it. Thanks Bruce Hills

Name:

Gerry Fairbrother

Email:

lanfair@shaw.ca

Date:

08 May 2002

Comments

My Grandfather, Lance Cpl. Frank Fairbrother enlisted with the DLI in April of 1891, served with them in India from 1892 till Feb. 1899, then in South Africa until 1901. Anyone who can supply any information on him or the regiment during this period, please do so. It would be most helpful. Thank-you

Name:

john king

Email:

hareshawfarm@aol.com

Date:

05 May 2002

Comments

Name:

James I. Murdoch

Email:

chatdhubh@aol.com

Date:

04 May 2002

Comments

Wonderful tribute to a great Regiment.

Name:

Dave Lyon

Email:

David.Lyon@ews-railway.co.uk

Date:

24 Apr 2002

Comments

I am researching family history, and a Thomas Clarke, who is or was my grandmothers sisters husband. I have a photograph of him in what could be a NCO uniform, and probably DLI, It was taken around 1920. at the time they lived in the Speenymore area, Has any one got any info that would help me

Name:

Christa Wakefield

Email:

christawakefield@hotmail.com

Date:

20 Apr 2002

Comments

My dad served in the D.L.I. from 1958 until 1972, when he left he had attained the rank of "colour sergeant", his name was David K. Wakefield. I know for a fact that he thoroughly enjoyed his time with the regiment, just listening to his stories about Cyprus, British Honduras, and Germany when I was younger nearly tempted me to join up myself when I was younger. If there are any of his old buddies out there I would be honoured to put them back in touch with him, especially a certain soldier ( rank unknown ) who had a son named Ian, of whom my father has several photo's from baby right up until about 7-10 years old, I'd really like to know what happened to them.

Name:

Ian Aldridge

Email:

ianaldridge@zebra13.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

19 Apr 2002

Comments

Was in hospital recently and in the next bed was a Cpl James Miller loved all his war stories. He served in India, Egypt, taken POW at Dunkirk, escaped just before the war ended, joined up with the Russians before being flown home by the Americans. He's 92 now but remembers it all like it was yesterday. So I thought I'd look his old Regiment. Great site keep up the good work!

Name:

Roy Lambeth

Email:

roy@rlambeth.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

17 Apr 2002

Comments

Very interesting site. My Father was in The DLI in the 1920s & 1930s. I have his photographs of Egypt and Bellerby if anyone is interested. He left the army as Sgt William Lambeth having being Orderly Sgt at Mons Lines in Catterick

Name:

Lee Burke

Email:

leeburke@theboozer.f9.co.uk

Date:

13 Apr 2002

Comments

My grandfather served in the DLI in ww2 He ended up in the 9th battalion in Normandy. I took him back there for the first time last year He'll enjoy this site, when I show him.

Name:

Keith Scudamore

Email:

keithscud@aol.com

Date:

13 Apr 2002

Comments

I did my N/S training at Brancepath June1960 being Draft33 Somerset lads. I have never forgotten my time in Durham (Miners Gala Day etc) before we were dispatched to SCLI in Osnabruck. I pay tribute to the late Cpl Knowles and Kennedy, both strict but fair with us young lads. If anybody from those days remembers me or not I will be pleased to hear from them and swop memories.

Name:

Jason Scanlon

Email:

jason_scanlon@hotmail.com

Date:

10 Apr 2002

Comments

Sirs, I am trying to find out any information regarding my grandfathers war record. His name is John Robson Irwin, commonly known as Robson. I believe he served in the DLI during the initial stages of WWII but was captured just before Dunkirk and spent the remainder of the war as a POW. Please contact me via e-mail if you can offer any information regarding my grandfather. Many Thanks.

Name:

prince osei

Email:

mickyprinceco@yahoo.com

Date:

08 Apr 2002

Comments

I am happy to send this to share with you. I know how durable your things are I wish you all the best thank you

Name:

Glen Hewitt

Email:

glen okeh Hewitt

Date:

03 Apr 2002

Comments

Name:

John Rowland

Email:

julie.mulvey@ntlworld.com

Date:

02 Apr 2002

Comments

My father, John Rowland, was in the DLI 1stBat, C Company from 1951-53 and was in Korea. Would like to get in touch with any of his friends from that time.

Name:

mcdermott

Email:

daniel1@ntlworld.com

Date:

02 Apr 2002

Comments

i am searching for any info on pte e.v.mcdermott75324 he was my fathers uncle he was with 18th dli pals batt he was killed 28 June 1918. i have his pocket-watch yet i know nothing about him

Name:

Paul Theakston

Email:

paultheakston@hotmail.com

Date:

01 Apr 2002

Comments

My father served with DLI in the forties I would like to know more . His uncle died in the 1st WW near Ypres ,1916 he served with the 5th I would like to have more information if possible. My family visited Flanders March 2002. My fathers name is Albert Leo Theakston His uncle name is Albert Edward Theakston many thanks Paul L N Theakston

Name:

John Gibson

Email:

gibson@headslaptop.fsbusiness.co.uk

Date:

31 Mar 2002

Comments

My Gt Uncle, 2762 Lance Corporal Matthew Gibson 1/7 Battalion DLI, was killed in action: 24th May 1915 near Ypres. 7 DLI was a Territorial Force Battalion with its HQ in Sunderland and his number (2762) suggests he was a pre was soldier. I am interested in finding out more about 7 DLI? I understand there is an unpublished history? Grateful for any help.

Name:

Geoff Bone

Email:

geoffbone@whitdale.fsnet.co.uk

Date:

29 Mar 2002

Comments

My uncle (John Bone) of Gateshead, served with 1 DLI in India, and was at Kohima. I would be interested to hear from anyone who knew him. My father Eddie Bone, served with the DLI at Brancepeth, but was transferred to 1st btn Somerset LI (Malaya1952-1955).

Name:

Charles Eade

Email:

charles@piq.com.au

Date:

29 Mar 2002

Comments

Great site. I did NS training at Brncepeth and served with Ist Battalion at Barnard Castle 1955-56. I was posted out just before Battalion went to Suez in 1956. My Grandfather served with DLI in WW 1. Anyone from this time please contact me. Charles Eade

Name:

Arthur Binner

Email:

ourarf@hotmail.com

Date:

20 Mar 2002

Comments

have accidentally found this site, I think it is very good, my uncle private 325791 J.P.C.V. Binner served with the 9th. battalion D.L.I. in WW1. he died14th.April.1917 aged 24yrs.he is buried at Warlincourt Halte cemetery in France. any information, or photos about him would be greatly appreciated. .

Name:

s.kierstead

Email:

sekierstead@msn.com

Date:

18 Mar 2002

Comments

Name:

margaret hipkin

Email:

mhitkin@cwctv.net

Date:

17 Mar 2002

Comments

My grandfather died in Kohima in 1944 when my mother was only 2 years old , she does not have any memories of him at all , if there is any one who remembers private Thomas Hulley from Sunderland please contact me by email

Name:

Joan Garthwaite

Email:

ntlworld.com

Date:

15 Mar 2002

Comments

Name:

James Crabtree

Email:

jcrabtree@indsoc.co.uk

Date:

13 Mar 2002

Comments

My grandfather, George Chambers, fought with the DLI during the second world war. I thought I'd come to have a look at his regiments web-site, and am rather impressed. With best wishes, jc

Name:

Walton

Email:

ewalton@telus.net

Date:

08 Mar 2002

Comments

My late father Thomas Newton Walton served with D.L.I. in 1914-18 and awarded the Military Medal for bravery in France. Born on Tyneside, a Geordie, his youngest son would like to make contact with anyone that can supply him with any history of his father. Thank you, Nulli Secundus ex-Coldstream Guards.

Name:

Laverne Ellingson

Email:

lavdor@telus.net 

Date:

03 Mar 2002

Comments

I would like to hear from anyone who knew my dad during the 2nd WW, he was in the Canadian Army as a dispatch rider, and he was also in Normandy, he used to have a little white dog with a brown patch on his one eye unfortunately the little dog was shot off the back of my fathers motorcycle. Thank you.

Name:

Keith Preece

Email:

kspreece@netscapeonline.co.uk

Date:

28 Feb 2002

Comments

Wonderful site. My father Albert Preece fought in Tobruk, the Middle East, Malta and was captured on Kos. He was transferred to a labour camp in Germany and liberated by the Americans in 1945. He sadly passed away in 1987 aged 68. He talked little of the war but was so proud of his Regiment. This site is a credit to him and all members of the D.L.I

Name:

Merlin Lockey

Email:

merlinlockey@hotmail.com

Date:

26 Feb 2002

Comments

I am beginning researches into the DLI's involvement at the Somme. Any info personal or otherwise would be appreciated.

Name:

Ian Goddard

Email:

iangoddard@hotmail.com

Date:

24 Feb 2002

Comments

An interesting chat page, wish I’d found it a long time ago. Although our family originated in Wiltshire, my great grandfather Charles Goddard left the Kings Light Infantry after 22 years of service and retired to Barnard Castle. My Grandfather, George Goddard, joined the Hampshires in 1884 but then transferred to the 2nd Btn DLI in 1887 to be with his elder brother Charles. From that time it would seem the Durham Light Infantry became the family regiment because after serving in India and South Africa, George remained with them until his retirement as RSM, 16th Btn in 1920. My own father joined the 2nd Btn Durhams in 1913, was wounded in the Battle of Hooge and spent the following post war years in India, Shanghai and the Sudan. He was RSM when the Battalion returned to the UK in 1938 and was captured in France in 1940. He finally retired in 1946. One of his brothers, Redvers Goddard was also in the 1st Battalion for many years. I have a little data and some pictures of my Father’s time with the Battalion, which I would be happy to share and would welcome any additional information for my records. Regards to all.

Name:

george warburton

Email:

gwarbu2000@aol.com

Date:

21 Feb 2002

Comments

My uncle, Fred Warburton, served in the first war and, I think, was awarded the Military Medal and Bar - any information about him would be appreciated.

Name:

Andrew Morris

Email:

andrew.p.morris@yeg.co.uk

Date:

18 Feb 2002

Comments

My granddad served with the DLI before and throughout the second world war. His name was Jim Morris (J.M.Morris 3183195). He died as a result of illness picked up serving abroad and died on 28/1/45 when my father was little over a year old. Although originally from the Newcastle area, he's buried in an unattended grave in Edgerton Cemetery, Huddersfield near where my grandma lives. I'd be very grateful of any information from anyone who knew or served with him. Thank you.

Name:

dave lyall

Email:

d.lyall@zoom.uk

Date:

17 Feb 2002

Comments

i was looking for an old sergeant of mine, i knew he was keen on the dli so if you see this geordie sheen 70 a/c wksp 1987-1991 drop me a line

Name:

jayne miller

Email:

janeym21@yahoo.com

Date:

14 Feb 2002

Comments

I AM WRITING ON BEHALF OF MY UNCLE HE SERVED WITH THE D.L.I DURING THE WAR IN KOREA HE STILL PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE AS HE GOES TO THE REUNIONS, MARCHES ETC. HIS NAME IS JOHN WOODS (PRIVATE) AND HE COMES FROM THE TYNESIDE AREA. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN GETTING IN TOUCH PLEASE CONTACT MY E MAIL ADDRESS. HE ALSO KEEPS IN TOUCH WITH TOMMY ANDERSON (PRIVATE)

Name:

Brian McNeill

Email:

brianmcneill2001@yahoo.co.uk

Date:

13 Feb 2002

Comments

I am trying to contact Julie Cufflin from New Zealand who signed your Guest Book 26 December 2001. I have some information about her Greatgrandfather John Thomas Cufflin 1878-1937. Brian McNeill Melton Mowbray Leicestershire

Name:

Charles Eagles

Email:

chaslyn@chaslyn-eagles.demon.co.uk

Date:

04 Feb 2002

Comments

Having read Harry Moses excellent book on the 9th DLI, The Gateshead Gurkhas, am now looking to contact anyone else from 'A' or 'B' Company who was with Col. Woods on the day he was killed at Lingevres.

Name:

Harry Moses

Email:

hmoses@lineone.net

Date:

31 Jan 2002

Comments

Having written the histories (now published) of the 6th and 9th Battalions D.L.I. I am researching a history of 2 D.L.I. in both World Wars. Any information/assistance will be gratefully received.

Name:

B.R. Roberts

Email:

bri1937@hotmail.com

Date:

30 Jan 2002

Comments

Have just discovered this page and I have really enjoyed it. I served in 1 DLI from 1956 to 1958 and saw service in Aden I would very much like to hear from some of the lads from the Signal Platoon that I served with

Name:

E.OHAGAN

Email:

e.ohagen@ntlworld.co.uk

Date:

30 Jan 2002

Comments

my uncle 4452240 PRIVATE WILLIAM WOOD.2ND,DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. who was killed in action 15th may 1940 n Belgium. writing this in memory of him.

Name:

E.O'HAGAN

Email:

e.ohagen@ntlworld.co.uk

Date:

29 Jan 2002

Comments

my uncle was killed in action in 1940.while serving in the durham light infantry I think its a honour to sign the guest book

Name:

brian chadwick

Email:

chads@tiscali.co.uk

Date:

29 Jan 2002

Comments

I wish to congratulate you on a first class web site, as an ex serving member of the First Bn in Korea and Egypt I found it very enlightening good luck.

Name:

Debra A Vercammen

Email:

Debra.Vercammen@keighley.ac.uk

Date:

28 Jan 2002

Comments

I have a photograph of my great-grandfather JAMES CHARLES TAYLOR wearing a DLI badge. He was born in 1868 so would have served during the Boer War or just after? Can anybody help me - I cannot find out where he was born. Do you keep records

Name:

s.wilson

Email:

Date:

28 Jan 2002

Comments

Name:

Paul Stephenson

Email:

s.stephenson1@ntlworld.com

Date:

26 Jan 2002

Comments

this web site is good for initial information but if anyone wants go go more in depth they cannot. in an ideal world, if someone had a army number and regiment they could tap it into the website and the whole army history would come up to download. maybe in 10 years time this will be the case. the more the people know about their family history the more proud they will all be. my grandfather served in the 5th in the first war and would like pointing in the right direction to find more information if there is any.

Name:

James David Metheringham

Email:

tynewaters@optusnet.com.au

Date:

25 Jan 2002

Comments

Joined in 1934 - served in the depot at Fenham Barracks in Newcastle on Tyne. Transferred to Khartoum in 2nd Batt. in 1937 then on to Shanghai with the 1st Batt. then North China. War was declared and the Batt went to the Middle East. Then on to Malta during the siege , then back to England and Germany. Demobbed in 1948. My brother , John Metheringham also served in the DLI. I am now living in Melbourne, Australia, emigrated in 1960 with my family, now aged 83 , fit and well. Would like to hear from any one who might remember those times. regards Jim Metheringham

Name:

Violet Lewis

Email:

djx7@rogers.com

Date:

25 Jan 2002

Comments

Sgt Thamas Anthony Hudson, WWI Any information would be welcomed, Thank you

Name:

Edgar Rodham

Email:

edgarrodham@hotmail.com

Date:

16 Jan 2002

Comments

23194526 Pt. Rodham e.e. (Brigadiers Driver) Served with 1st Batt DLI. from Nov 55 to Nov 57 in Shargah & Bahrain, Looking for any of the lads who served with me

Name:

Ace Mallinger

Email:

hmmallinger3@webtv.net

Date:

15 Jan 2002

Comments

I want to thank Sean Keenan for e mailing this site to me. I find it very interesting and lots for me to read. The South Carolina Yankee

Name:

John G. Coggins

Email:

johncoggins01960@yahoo.com

Date:

11 Jan 2002

Comments

I'm searching for information on my great-grand uncle, Walter Starkey (b. 2 Mar., 1877), from Ramsey, Isle of Man, who served in the Durham Light Infantry during WW1. He is not listed with the Commonwealth Wargraves Commission. I'd appreciate any information available. His brother, Edward (b. 6 June, 1879) may have served, as well. Thank you

Name:

SEAN DIAMOND

Email:

seandiamond@speed-e-mail

Date:

10 Jan 2002

Comments

IF ANY ONE KNOWS MY FATHER TOMMY DIAMOND WHO SERVED WITH 1ST BN DLI 7 PLATOON C COMPANY IN HONG KONG AND BORNEO FROM 1964 TILL 1966 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH HE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL.

Name:

Alan Bradley

Email:

alanbradley29@hotmail.com

Date:

07 Jan 2002

Comments

I served in the DLI 8th and 1st battalions between 1940 and 1945. In Britain I was mainly stationed in Charmouth, Dorset (1940). I was in Tobruk and Middle East, Malta (1st battalion), Alamein (8th battalion). I rejoined 1st battalion and was taken as a POW on the island of Kos (1943). I was taken to POW camp Stalag 4B, and then to a working commando, where I worked in a coal mine. I was released in 1945. Does anyone remember me? or remember Les Fawcett, Yorkie Wingard, the Thomas brothers (from South Africa), Mattie Springer, Tommy Helm, Colin Gleave, Johnny Heywood, and so many others, in the 8th battalion?

Name:

Mick Kurvers

Email:

mick.kurvers@planet .nl

Date:

30 Dec 2001

Comments

I'm looking for information on the rifleman Robert Turnbull number : 3863491 who served on the 9th Bn., Cameronians ( Scottish rifles ) and was killed on 28th November 1944 in Lottum/Grubbenvorst in Holland .

Name:

Alan Hindmarch

Email:

alanhindmarch@hotmail.com

Date:

30 Dec 2001

Comments

I have found the web site most interesting. My father was a Private (National Service) DLI 1st Battalion, Branspeth Castle from 1947 to 49, spending time in Greece. I have noticed this was not mentioned in your your time line. My Father always wears the Regimental Badge on his Blazer, Tie and has been Presented with His National Service Medal, by His Grandchildren.

Name:

Laura Wadley

Email:

laurajo_hotmail.com  

Date:

28 Dec 2001

Comments

Trying to find out about my Granddad who was in the DLI during WW2 and survived the battle of Kohima...'Mervin Wadley'...anybody remember him?

Name:

Albert Armitt

Email:

petestarns@aol.com

Date:

25 Dec 2001

Comments

Served Greece, no. 1AAD RAOC 1941 - 44 . POW 1943-45 Austria POW camp 118a, Vienna, Pichla, Graz. And\more. Anyone\still remember???

Name:

Tom Tunney

Email:

t.tunney2@britishlibrary.net

Date:

25 Dec 2001

Comments

In memory of all the members of the 16th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry who sailed away to war from Liverpool aboard the MV Staffordshire on Christmas Day 1942--and of all who served with the Battalion in 1940-46. My father Pte Tom Tunney (4469365,in Lt C Duck's 15 Platoon, C Company) was one of these men: taken POW on March 2nd 1943 during the Battle of Sedjenane, in Tunisia. As part of an on-going book project, I now have a considerable amount of research relating to the Battalion and to this battle, including: partially captioned 1942 group photographs of B Company, D Company and the Battalion' Sgts (many of whom were Sedjenane casualties), stills taken from Army Film Unit footage of the first day of the Battle and an illustrated 1940-46 Roll of Honour and gallantry awards for the Battalion with over 80 photographs (a truncated version of which appeared in the 1999 Peter Hart book about the 16th DLI in Italy, The Heat of Battle). Any and all help in placing further names and biographical details to the faces in these photographs would be gratefully received. Tom Tunney, 37 St Andrews Mews, Stamford Hill, London N16 5HR

Name:

Julie Cufflin

Email:

JULIEGC@clear.net.co.nz

Date:

24 Dec 2001

Comments

Great site. My great grandfather Private John Thomas Cufflin ( military no 99210 ) was in the 106th 2nd battalion. He was born in England in 1878 and died in New Zealand in 1937.H e is buried in the soldiers cemetery in Waikumete in Auckland N.Z His grave stone says he was a great war veteran any info on these days of his life would be greatly appreciated for genealogy research. Many Thanks

Name:

Colin Bowman

Email:

bowmansx5aol.com

Date:

18 Dec 2001

Comments

I am trying to find out any information regards my grandfather Sydney Bowman who I believed served in the DLI in WWII. Thanks

Name:

Mel Howard

Email:

Mel.Howard@NewellCookware-europe.com

Date:

10 Dec 2001

Comments

I am helping a friend who is not computer literate to try & track down a war grave in Ypres so that his elderly mother can make a visit. The soldier's name was George Robinson, & he is believed to have died at the end of 1914 at Hill 60 in Ypres. Apparently he was batman to Colonel Vaux. I have visited the War Graves Commission website but could not trace him. Is it possible you may be of assistance ? Many thanks in advance, Mel Howard.

Name:

Kenneth Gretton

Email:

magken@bigpond.com.au

Date:

10 Dec 2001

Comments

Hi I am looking for fellow national servicemen who served with me in Paphos Cyprus in the Signal Platoon in 1958/60 can you put me on the right track to post a message Thank you

Name:

Jim Milton

Email:

jmilton@oanet.com

Date:

04 Dec 2001

Comments

Have your heard about the great Korea veterans reunion in Canada, September 5-8 2002? Edmonton Alberta is the site and Unit #21 is the Host. Plan to attend and meet our fellow comrades from all over the world. Like more information? Contact me at e-mail jmilton@oanet.com , and I will forward the information 1st Commonwealth Div. Korea 1951-1952

Name:

Jan Chalmers

Email:

janchalmers@optusnet.com.au

Date:

27 Nov 2001

Comments

Doing family research and have been told that my grandfather Harry Mault (b1870) was a Regimental Sergeant Major in Leicester. Hoping to find out if this is true

Name:

Tony Barrett

Email:

tony.1@ntlworld.com

Date:

27 Nov 2001

Comments

My father - Matthew Wilson Barrett - served in the DLI during WW2. Born in Stanley Co Durham 1908. He spoke little of the war and I'd like to try and find out more. He said he was a sergeant (RSM??)- missed Dunkirk as he was recalled to training duties training soldiers possibly in the Newcastle area in the then new Browning Machine Gun. Spent some time in Chester apparently with the Ghurkhas - also time in Egypt. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Name:

DAVID COOK

Email:

dcsb80@datanet.ab.ca

Date:

24 Nov 2001

Comments

my father served in this regiment, I have nothing to show for his service, hoping to find more after touring the site

Name:

D ELLIOTT

Email:

elliotd247@aol.com

Date:

23 Nov 2001

Comments

great site 5 year with durhams great time great lads

Name:

alex roberts

Email:

anna & alex at hotmail . com

Date:

22 Nov 2001

Comments

Does any body know of the whereabouts of Harry Graham, who served in the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry.1943 to 1945/6 ? Please contact me at the above e mail.

Name:

Matthew David Jones

Email:

david.jones@ntlworld.com

Date:

22 Nov 2001

Comments

My granddad Ivor Jones was in the DLI. I enjoyed your web site and learned about the DLI. Matthew Jones age 8.

Name:

laurence carey

Email:

verell@hotkey.net.au

Date:

14 Nov 2001

Comments

looking for information on Ginger Strong, best man at my wedding at York in 1943/4 also information on Bill Death based at Purbright barracks 1943

Name:

Eric Walton

Email:

ewalton@telus.net

Date:

14 Nov 2001

Comments

I enjoyed your site, my late father Thomas Newton Walton served with the DLI in first World war and was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field in France, now decease, I am the youngest son would would like any information about my late fathers service with the regiment. I served with the Coldstream Guards 201st Guards Brigade 1942-47,any information would be appreciated. Regards from Vancouver Canada.

Name:

carol welch

Email:

unison;ie

Date:

13 Nov 2001

Comments

lk remember my father bill sollis

Name:

RAY DAVIS

Email:

rc8105r@aol.com

Date:

12 Nov 2001

Comments

LOOKING FOR A CHAP--VICTOR CHAPMAN FIRST COMMONWEALTH DIV. (BRITISH). IN KOREA 1952/54. NOW LIVING IN PORTADOWN N. IRELAND. I AM FORMER MEMBER OF 8TH CAVALRY REGT. IN KOREA FROM FIRST PART OF JULY 50 TO DEC 3 50. WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT VICTOR, IF ANYONE KNOWS HIS EMAIL PLEASE CONTACT ME AT rc8105r@aol.com REGARDS TO ALL.

Name:

Peter Howell

Email:

peter_howell@btinternet.com

Date:

11 Nov 2001

Comments

11/11/2001 - Remembering today Great-uncle Albert Hollins of Rugeley, Staffs, and SLI. KIA first day of the Somme 1916.

Name:

Stewart Coupar

Email:

stewart@glcoupar.freeserve.co.uk

Date:

07 Nov 2001

Comments

I have been interested in the battle of Lingevres for some time now. I knew a DLI Officer, John 'Darkie' Williams, who fought there. As a result I have set up a web page dealing with this battle. Please feel free to have a look and if you were there or have any comments, please sign my guest book. The address is; http://www.glcoupar.freeserve.co.uk/battleoflingevres1944/index.htm Thank You.

Name:

des green

Email:

deso.green1@ntlworld.com

Date:

01 Nov 2001

Comments

this is one of the best sites i've found on the web. thanx.

Name:

Fawcett

Email:

Terfaw@AOL.com

Date:

26 Oct 2001

Comments

I have had the honour to be able to spend the last two annual reunions with the DLI - always a fantastic weekend. Met many characters of the Regiment. The regimental spirit lives on.