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Name:: leslie parkin
Email:: leslieparkin41@aol.com
Date:: 10 Sep 2002

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Served in the KOYLI from 1959-1968 then the 2LI until 1978 I wish all the best to all past members of the KOYLI and 2 LI

Name:: K.Craig
Email:: teknogran9@hotmail.com
Date:: 06 Sep 2002

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I am trying to find out some information about my Grandfather William Graham who died in Accra The Gold coast on 9/9/1920 He was with The mining expedition I believe K.O.Y.L.I. With this web site i feel there is a breath of hope Thanks.

Name:: frank keenan
Email:: dfkeenan@cogeco.ca
Date:: 05 Sep 2002

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Hi! This is a great site, for all ex koyli. And ex Infantry soldiers. Cede nulis.

Name:: John Malcolm Moore
Email:: malcnsall@aol.com
Date:: 05 Sep 2002

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My nickname in the Army was (Crowie) I served with the the 1st Bn, KOYLI 1959-1966. Bt from 1964-1966 I was at the Brigade Depot in Shrewsbuy as a training instructor. From there, I joined the 1st Bn. KSLI (3LI) UNTIL 1971 I hope to make contact with colleagues who knew me during this time

Name:: colleen chambers
Email:: aussie_girl55@yahoo.com
Date:: 04 Sep 2002

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i know my grandfather Charles miller was the sergeant major of the green howards in yorkshire England and served in the war and if anyone could help me out with any information it would be greatly appreciated please feel free to contact me on my email thanks

Name:: Trevor Richardson
Email:: trevorrichardson@supanet.com
Date:: 26 Aug 2002

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Best site I have seen so far on KOYLI. I am the son of a former serving member of 1 KOYLI who unfortunately does not have access to the internet. So if anybody wishes to pass any messages or keep in touch with former colour sergeant 4699901 Jack Richardson please send any messages to my e mail address above and I will make sure he receives them. I will also pass any messages on from him to any recipients. Many thanks. Trevor Richardson.

Name:: Eddie Summers
Email:: esummers@blueyonder.co.uk
Date:: 24 Aug 2002

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I served with KSLI 61 - 68. Would like to get in contact with Dave Manby who joined IJLB 6/1/61 and then went to KOYLI. He was the first lad that spoke to me the day we joined and that was to ask me if I had a fag. I gave him one then another and then another. Still waiting to get one back. Would be great to hear from him.

Name:: P Bosworth
Email:: cpmfbosworth@lineone.net
Date:: 23 Aug 2002

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My grandfather, James Arthur Eastburn was a sergeant in the 2nd Battalion stationed in India Calcutta, Peshawar and Agra. My uncles were all born in India though my mother was born in James' native Leeds. He died in 1900 aged almost 94 years in the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Please get in touch if you can tell me more about James and his wife Marjorie (nee Warren).

Name:: John O'Leary
Email:: cocker@beyond.net,au
Date:: 23 Aug 2002

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My grandfather John O'Leary served in the KOYLI during the Bore War and World War One. He died of the flu in Belfast in 1921. I have spent so far 30 enjoyable years in the Australian Regular Army and Reserve, I currently hold the appointment of XO/2IC 1 MP Coy, 1 St Bn Royal Australian Corps of Military Police.

Name:: S. Dickin
Email:: sdickin@telco4u.net
Date:: 22 Aug 2002

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Hi I joined up in 1967 went to Berlin 5 plt 'B' coy would like to hear from any one who was there

Name:: peter jackson
Email:: cioapj@optusnet.com.au
Date:: 20 Aug 2002

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served in 1\K.O.Y.L.I.1954-56 Kenya adeb looking for names of those K.I.A. who served with the regiment

Name:: NEIL R POOLE
Email:: ADMIN@523SQN.FREESERVE.CO.UK
Date:: 20 Aug 2002

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24675355 CPL POOLE FORMER 5th Bn LI Wakefield 3rd LI, Omagh NI, Weeton, Paderborn 2LI Paderborn. Served 10 years sept 1984 to Dec 1994

Name:: Jean Erasmus
Email:: jean@erasmus.worldonline.co.uk
Date:: 16 Aug 2002

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I am trying to find out about my grandfather, he was 7420 Private WILLIAM FRANCIS GARDNER, in the 3rd Batt, K.O,Y.L.I I have his disabled discharge paper for 16/3 1915.Could anyone tell me how i would be able to get these records, please e-mail me at the above address, THANKS

Name:: Roger Thackray
Email:: rogerkthackray@aol.com
Date:: 11 Aug 2002

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Researching my family history. Lcpl Tom Thackray 8/17292, 8th Bn Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who was killed on Wednesday 27 September 1916. I wish that I had known him. Cannot express in words my admiration for him or my sadness at his loss. Cannot help but feel that the high ranking military strategists who sent him, and hundreds of thousands like him, to their deaths from the safety of 'a very long way away' should be recorded in the history books as guilty of the most heinous acts of manslaughter and barbarism in living memory.

Name:: N. Baker
Email:: NORMIE747@HOTMAIL.COM
Date:: 10 Aug 2002

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My uncle in Canada and myself are researching our relative C.Goody of the Koyli who died October 16th 1917.He was wounded in the Battle of Polygon Wood. Does anyone have any info on this ,as we both want to trace the life of Cecil before his death. Any info would be helpful.

Name:: MATHEW IBE
Email:: mathbe@hkem.com
Date:: 09 Aug 2002

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I LOVE GUEST BOOKS BROTHER KEEP COOL.

Name:: Daniel
Email:: sheffield692002@hotmail.com
Date:: 02 Aug 2002

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I am trying to find out about my great grandfather. All i have is a medal. He served in the first world war . His number as pte William Bridges 2411. If u have any information on him please get in touch by my email address thanx

Name:: Richard Caldicott
Email:: rcaldicott@attbi.com
Date:: 29 Jul 2002

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My Father-in-Law John (Jack) Falshaw, served with the KOYLI during WWII. From an old diary I know he left Liverpool Jan 9 1943 on the Duchess of Bedford for Algiers. On April 23 at Goubelliat they were under constant bombing all night. 65 were killed and 87 wounded including Jacks 2 pals. After the Africa campaign he served in Italy before being transferred to the RE in May 1944. Jack passed away 2 years ago.

Name:: Lee Kenny
Email:: lkenny@tiscali.co.uk
Date:: 24 Jul 2002

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My Granddad was in the KOYLI and I am trying to find out a little more about what was one of the most important and life changing events that anyone could go through. His name is Frank Finnie. If there is anyone who has any info I would be grateful to hear from them. He was in Italy where he was actually reported as killed. His mother received a telegram informing her of his death. It was only when his father refused to believe this did they find out the truth. Lucky for his two daughters and three grandchildren. He continued to serve in the KOYLI from about 1943 until 1948. Good site and it is interesting to find out a little about where and who he served with. Wish I had done it sooner

Name:: vic chaffey
Email:: vic chaffey@virgin.net
Date:: 22 Jul 2002

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I served with 2nd.batt.KOYLI in India 1945-1947 I was transferred from Durham LI. and joined the batt. in the Mysore jungle, after the Japanese surrendered we moved to several different camps including Deolali and Kalyan. Three of us lads had a knife tattooed on our left forearms Myself and I Think the other two names were L/cp Lenton & Rastrick if any one recognises it I would like to know. This and other photos can be seen on my website http://freespace.vigin.net/vic.chaffey

Name:: Neil R Poole
Email:: admin&rlc523sqn.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 17 Jul 2002

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served with B Coy 4th KOYLI ACF based in Normanton. 5th Bn Light Infantry (Milan Plt) Wakefield 3rd Bn Light Infantry (Sp Coy Milan Plt) 2nd Bn Light Infantry (Milan Plt & HQ Coy) Home Number 01482 322065

Name:: stephen
Email:: mason943uk@yahoo.com
Date:: 09 Jul 2002

Name:: Dave Adams
Email:: cb-fleet3d@a.dii.mod.uk
Date:: 03 Jul 2002

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Reply for Kathleen Southwell. e-mail address not recognized by my system. www.chapter-one.com/vc will be of interest.

Name:: John O'Leary
Email:: cocker@beyond.net.au
Date:: 02 Jul 2002

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Hi, my Grandfather Sergeant John O'Leary, from Cork Ireland, served in the KOYLI during the Bore and throughout the 1st World War. He died in the Flu epidemic in Belfast in 1919. I have currently served 30 years in the Australian Army in the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) and the Royal Australian Corps Of Military Police (RACMP) Other members of my family also served in other Regiments of the British and Irish Army.

Name:: KATHLEEN SOUTHWELL
Email:: HOLLYCROFTHOME@FSHC.CO.UK
Date:: 28 Jun 2002

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TRYING TO FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT GREAT UNCLE SERGEANT LAWERENCE CALVERT 5TH BATTALION WON V.C AT HARVINCOURT 12TH SEPTEMBER 1918 BORN LEEDS 16/02/1892 DIED DAGENHAM 07/07/1964 ALSO WON M.M NO INFORMATION ON THIS DOES ANYONE KNOW OF SITE THAT I CAN VISIT

Name:: mick BRADLEY
Email:: micksignals2li@aol.com
Date:: 28 Jun 2002

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Hi not the first time I've been on this guest book it still makes very interesting reading, great site as well.

Name:: Tom Wright
Email:: tonyswright@hotmail.com
Date:: 26 Jun 2002

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I served with 1st battalion C company between 1952 and 1954. After training at Fulford we spent most of our time in Berlin covering Spandau. I would be really interested to talk to anyone who was there at the same time or anyone who remembers me.

Name:: Doreen Adkins
Email:: midgarth@ntlworld.com
Date:: 21 Jun 2002

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My uncle, Frederick William Barker, served in the 1st Bn., KOYLI'S, Private 21420. He was killed at the Battle of Loos on 4th October 1915 aged 28. He came from the Darnall area of Sheffield. I have been fortunate to inherit some of his memorabilia, including photographs, cards & letters from the Front, & his bronze 'Death Plaque'. Some years ago we visited his war grave at Loos Memorial in France with my late father George. It was a most emotional trip for my father (by then well into his '80's), who as a 9 year old, had waved off his older brother never to see him again. We are led to believe that Fred was killed by a sniper's bullet while being carried on a stretcher when injured at the Front. How do I find out if this is a true record of events leading up to his death, & how do I obtain further information of his service record?

Name:: D.Spence
Email:: dspence66@btinternet.com
Date:: 19 Jun 2002

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I am trying to find out if anyone remembers my grandfather is name was Albert Robinson service no4687439. He served with the koyli 2nd bat in Burma and India during ww2, also should he have received the Burma star any help or photos would be great

Name:: John Townend
Email:: ressany@aol.co.uk
Date:: 17 Jun 2002

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Served in Cyprus 1956-57..B company Nicosia.. under Captain Unett.. anybody else there please reply

Name:: Keith Matthews
Email:: km@gtonline.net
Date:: 12 Jun 2002

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My great grandfather Richard Wilson, army No 158, joined the K.O.Y.L.I. in 1882 until 1894, I have a photo of him in his uniform, is there anybody with other photos and information that would help me find out more about him and the regiment.

Name:: Stanley Nyquist
Email:: stanley.nyquist@telia.com
Date:: 10 Jun 2002

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I do not know if I qualify to be put on your web site. Although I did not serve with the colours I was in the army cadet force (K:O:Y:L:I) for many years at Dewsbury. I do have happy memories of those times. I live abroad and when I came across your web site all the memories came flooding back. I know many of my cadet members are living abroad now. If any of them see this and can remember me I would like you to get in touch.

Name:: O`Connor M .
Email:: leedspike@aol.com
Date:: 06 Jun 2002

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as an old soldier from1965 served in ADEN its wonderful to look back at real memories i loved ADEN and all my life have wanted to revisit but can't afford the cost. your website is great and gives an old soldier like me a great BUZZ to go back in time after all I was only 18 years old funny feels like yesterday and now i am 54 .i would like to say hello to all my fellow mates and soldiers of this fine and historic K.O.Y.L.I. Regiment.

Name:: Keith Matthews
Email:: km@gtonline.net
Date:: 04 Jun 2002

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I am trying to find any information on my Great Grandfather, Richard Wilson, he joined the K.O.Y.L.I. in 1882 until 1894, i have a photo of him in uniform and wondered if there are any of the regiment, his army no. was 158, if any body out there has any information I would be most grateful.

Name:: J.Thornley
Email:: jfpt@msn.com
Date:: 02 Jun 2002

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My GF was in 51st foot 1853-1893 I have his GCLS medal #201 served in India, Ireland, England 1872-1886 .Children born in each country. Anyone know of address in London for this type of records.

Name:: Nick Edwards
Email:: njedwards368@aol.com
Date:: 30 May 2002

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Very interesting, as my Great Uncle was a soldier during WW1; Pte. Harry Broadhouse, army no.19292; 7th(Service) Btn.,61st Bgde.,20th Div., KOYLI. Sadly, he was killed-in-action on the first day of the 'Battle of Cambrai' (20th Nov. 1917). If anybody could further my research on my Great Uncle, or indeed his 7th Btn., It would be hugely appreciated. Regards, Mr. N Edwards.

Name:: D.J.MILLS (MILLSY)
Email:: DAVE.MILLS@BT.COM
Date:: 27 May 2002

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IM OFF TO THE REUNION ON JUNE 15TH IF YOU SEE A BUNCH OF BLOKES AT A TABLE WITH AN ICE BOX FULL OF TIGER BEER THATS ME

Name:: peter jackson
Email:: ciaopj@optusnet.com.au
Date:: 27 May 2002

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served Aden 55-56 signal platoon Dahla with b-coy Kenya 54-56 nanyuki ngobit

Name:: Tom Bell
Email:: billing@ntlworld.com
Date:: 26 May 2002

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I am trying to find out about my wife's grandfather who served with K.O.Y.L.I.duringWW2, Private Henry Burns originally from Ireland (pos Cork ) service No 5382339

Name:: peter jackson
Email:: ciaopj@optusnet.com.au
Date:: 26 May 2002

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1954 56 kenya, nanyuki, ngobit, signal platoon att b coy, aden, kormaksa,sheik othman bandits. dahla up country stirrers, any survivors of demob group 5409 with pictures of sprogs now swaddies would love to hear from you the regimental pace is now down to 20 p.m.m. regards pj ex l\cpl

Name:: mick bradley
Email:: micksignals2li@aol
Date:: 20 May 2002

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great site as always, just been checking for new entries that I might know but didn't find any. But if any body remembers me from 2.L.I signal platoon Lemgo, now you know how to get in touch..

Name:: Ian Marchant
Email:: ian.marchant@bigfoot.com
Date:: 19 May 2002

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I am trying to find anyone who remembers Lance Corporal William 'Bill' Millicent, 9th Battalion KOYLI, who was killed in action at Anzio on the 12th March 1944. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Name:: geoffrey-holland
Email:: geoff-230@supanet.com
Date:: 15 May 2002

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was in 2nd light inf and my nick name was Dutch

Name:: dutch
Email:: DUTCH-HOLLAND@TISCALI.CO.UK
Date:: 13 May 2002

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any body get in touch looking for mate of the display team 2.light inf from 1967 to 1978

Name:: John Lee
Email:: unit116@tahoo.com
Date:: 12 May 2002

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HELP ~ HELP WANTED ~ HELP The first time as relatives we walked over the Messines ridge, I found a bullet cartridge At the bottom ithere are four symbols> S S 2 45 I would really be glad if someone could tell me if it is a German or a an English made one. Iw ant to be sure of its origin. THANK YOU !

Name:: john barrable
Email:: jacky.balmer@btinternet.com
Date:: 12 May 2002

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this is a really good site

Name:: george guy
Email:: george.guy@cibc.ca
Date:: 09 May 2002

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i am trying to find out my grandfathers war record with the kings own yorkshire light infantry,1914 to 1919. his name was george ingham guy. he received the dcm. if anyone has any ideas i would appreciate the help. regards george guy

Name:: Beccy Fretwell
Email:: beccy.43cs@btinternet.com
Date:: 05 May 2002

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CPL Harold (Andy) Anderson - 4698280 2/4th KOYLI 70th Y.S. Battalion KOYLI Service includes : North Africa then moved to Scilliy with the 1st batt. from there to Salerno then told they were going on leave and ended up being moved to Greece for 1 month. If anyone remembers my Granddad, or would like to get in touch with him please email me. I am trying to contact any old pals re: reunion. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Len Gibson an old pal, please also contact. You would make a Granddaughter very happy to reunite any pals.

Name:: Brent Wahlen
Email:: bashwahl@eck.net.au
Date:: 03 May 2002

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My Grandfather 35367 Pte H. A. Wahlen served with the KOYLI during WW1 and was wounded in France between 1916-1917. I have very little information about his military service, I'm hoping someone may help fill in the blank spaces.

Name:: Robert Leek
Email:: robertleek.007@btinternet.com
Date:: 02 May 2002

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I am trying to find out if there is anyone who remembers my Grandfather Herbert Leek who served in the KOYLI. He died recently on 13th April 2002 aged 86 and is sadly missed. If there is anyone who remembers him please email me as I would love to hear from you

Name:: colin bowes
Email:: colin@bowesc.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 29 Apr 2002

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I am trying to find out about my grandfather I would be grateful if any one remembers his name THOMAS EDWARD BOWES his nick name was spud if any one remembers this name please contact me

Name:: Glyn Grant
Email:: glyngrant@fsmail.net
Date:: 26 Apr 2002

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I am trying to find out further information regarding my fathers uncle, Allen Durrans who was killed in action 26th September 1916. He served with the KOYLI 10th Battalion. I believe he died during the Battle of Morval, but as yet have no further information of the events that led to his death. Anyone out there with any information from the events of that day please help.

Name:: Tony Wood
Email:: woodt@westman.wave.ca
Date:: 26 Apr 2002

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I am looking for information on my father who served with the KOYLI.. I have some very vague memory of seeing him in uniform in aprox' 1945..Sadly he died from illness in 1949. I do not have even a photograph of him. Both photographs and medals were lost in house fire in 1950. His name was JOSEPH NORMAN WOOD of Bradford Yorkshire He worked at Jenkins of Shipley Nr Bradford after demob. Any information would be appreciated or some direction as to where to search. Thanking you for the site and the opportunity to try and find some information. Tony Wood. 2003 Rosser Ave, Brandon R7B 0C6. Manitoba. CANADA>

Name:: Alfred Haggis
Email:: ALThom2000@aol.com
Date:: 25 Apr 2002

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Name:: Tony Wood
Email:: woodt@westman.wave.ca
Date:: 25 Apr 2002

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I am trying to find some information on my father.. JOSEPH NORMAN WOOD of Bradford Yorkshire. He was with KOYLI and in Burma.. I have very vague memories of him coming home in uniform about 1945? He then worked at Jenkins of shipley. Regretfully he passed away in 1949..And I know so little about my father, not even photograph! Any information about him would be appreciated and/or some direction as to where I might apply/research information. Meanwhile.. My Thanks to all the military men and women who gave so much so we could have decent lives. Tony Wood. 2003 Rosser Ave. Brandon. R7B 0C6 Manitoba CANADA.

Name:: Gordon Taylor
Email:: TAYLORG761@aol.com
Date:: 21 Apr 2002

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I Served In the 1st Bn Band from 1960 through to the change over in 1969 to 2nd Bn LI and then until I left the army in 1983.The best times of my life.

Name:: danice berry
Email:: daniceberry@natal8.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 21 Apr 2002

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Name:: mike thompson
Email:: marmic@microtech.com.au
Date:: 18 Apr 2002

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trying to find info on my father, Joseph Thompson, served k.o.y.l.i 1914/18. was a p.o.w.1916 at chemnitz Germany. p.o.w. no.? 1199. died 1955. aged 75, married to Alice nee grant. I understand he served in the black/tans 1920/1, this is all i know about him. I know it is a long time ago, but any info would be appreciated. My address,11 coniston place, trevallyn, launceston,7250, Tasmania.

Name:: craig sherry
Email:: craigsherry@ukonline.co.uk
Date:: 17 Apr 2002

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I am trying to find out any information about a man who served with the KOYLI. His name was frank sheelan. he died on the 23 October 1944, age 19, No 14672490. Any information about where the infantry / he was at this time would help greatly as he was my grans brother.

Name:: Christine Newton
Email:: rvf4uk@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 17 Apr 2002

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Further to my email dated 15th March I have found out that my Grandfather Corporal Arthur Newton served in the 1st, 2nd and 4th Battalions of the KOYLI's at different times during 1935 - 1947 (not positive of end date but was in Burma). He mentioned the names Lou Newsom and Fred Couling recently if anyone has any information.

Name:: Lionel Pollard
Email:: pollards@net-tech.com.au
Date:: 17 Apr 2002

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Hoping to find something about my grandfather, 25799 Pvt Albert POLLARD, WW1

Name:: Raymond Sowerby
Email:: RBrid1@aol.com
Date:: 15 Apr 2002

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been great looking at memories , as you get older you tend to forget a lot of things but one thing you do not forget is your life in the army , good or bad, and the good times are all the better when you look at excellent sites like this , brilliant loved it all the way through.

Name:: frank o'meara
Email:: frandomben@aol.com
Date:: 14 Apr 2002

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My father-in-law Gordon Longden served with 2ndBattKOYLI in India/Malaya 1946-1949.Any memories/photos to my e-mail address. Many thanks

Name:: Eddie Brace
Email:: embrace@ezweb.com.au
Date:: 08 Apr 2002

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Name:: Simon Child
Email:: simon.child@ic.ac.uk
Date:: 07 Apr 2002

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I'm trying to trace the history of my great grandfather. I have his 14-18 medal and victory medal and from those know his name was C E Brigham and his number was 31042. I believe he was wounded at Ypres and spent the rest of the war in farm service with his brother. At the end of the war he went to demob and was informed that he was one of the only soldiers from his regiment to return from the war. If anyone has any information they could pass onto me to fill in the many gaps in this story I would be greatly appreciative.

Name:: Janette Rothera
Email:: janette.rothera@talk21.com
Date:: 07 Apr 2002

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I am trying to find out any information about my granddad who served with the KOYLI during the second world war. His name was Clifford Rees and he was a private and his number was 2083304 and he was born in Huddersfield on 5 October 1919 and he died in Huddersfield in 1980. I know he served in Egypt as I have photographs and I know that one of his mates was called Thomas Wibley. If anyone has any photographs or any information about his time in the forces please e-mail me at the above address. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Name:: john moody
Email:: jpmnufc@blueyonder.co.uk
Date:: 06 Apr 2002

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didn't think this would be online but glad i found it interested because dad served during ww2 looking through his medals demob papers letters informing mam he was taken prisoner etc. need to know just what dad and the koyli in general did during war. very interesting. didn't know dad could box until i saw photo and winners medal. until someone dies you don't realise how little you know about them. sad isn't it.

Name:: Malcolm Tandy
Email:: mtandy@supanet.com
Date:: 06 Apr 2002

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My father (David Tandy) served in the KOYLI sometime after 1916. I am trying to find out where he would have been in that time. Can anyone help with information of where I could obtain this information? Regards. M Tandy.

Name:: Raymond Sowerby
Email:: BRid1@aol.com
Date:: 05 Apr 2002

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Hi anybody out there served in Kenya and Aden 1954---1956, Based at Nanuky Kenya and Komacksa Aden, It would be nice to be in touch with some one and talk old times. If the spelling is wrong sorry its been a long time.

Name:: Lee R. Richmond
Email:: yrksrose@lobo.net
Date:: 03 Apr 2002

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I am contacting you from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA -- I am a proud Bradford Lass who's father was in the KOYLI's. My father died 18 March last year & just recently was cleaning out one of my cupboards & found a soft covered booklet my father gave me many years ago on a short history of our regiment. It is a little battered & stained from all the moves that I made around the world with my ex-husband who was in the United States Air Force. My father was very proud of his regiment & once when I was home visiting took us to meet other servicemen at a club. My ex-husband was welcomed very warmly which rather surprised him. I have told many Americans about you all, especially about the Queen Mum & her relationship to the regiment. Of course I think all we British know that Americans have very little tradition, if none at all & so they are fascinated by ours. My son, also born in Bradford & now 33 yrs old is a history buff just like his mother & grandfather, especially on our military history. I would appreciate anyone sending me information on where I can send to get another updated history on the regiment. Thank you Lee Richmond

Name:: Rosemary J Ross-Marion
Email:: r.marion@ntlworld.com
Date:: 03 Apr 2002

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I am looking for information on my Grandfather Herbert Fox born Batley 30 August 1882. He served in the KOYLI for 4 years (dates unknown). Migrated to Canada and served in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force - WW1. He had an older brother called Colbeck who served in the Briish Army. Can anyone help please. (I served in the WRAF for 4 years - 1967 - 1971. Thanking you Rosemary

Name:: M Hardwick
Email:: michael.hardwick@amti.co.uk
Date:: 01 Apr 2002

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As a family we have come to realise that our grandfather Cyril served with the KOYLI's during WW1, we're not sure which battalion or company but your pages have given us a brief insight into the types of Unit's & type of fighting men that he would have served with & that gives us all a sense of pride. At the time we decided to look, it is also ironic that we established whom their C in C was, HRH Queen Mum, at least from the 1920's, many thanks..

Name:: Eddie Brace
Email:: embrace@ezweb.com.au
Date:: 27 Mar 2002

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Would love to hear from anyone who served in 2nd Bn KOYLI in India until Independence was granted to that country in August 1947 and then in Taiping, Malaya 1947/48. I was a Lt in Support Company under Maj Chas Rome and the C.O. Was Lt Col Seamus Hickie.

Name:: F.d.keenan
Email:: dfkeenan@cogrco.ca.
Date:: 27 Mar 2002

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I am f.d.keenan, i served in the 2nd bn also the 1st bn K.O.Y.L.I. from 1947-1966 Malaya Germany Kenya Cyprus Germany Malaya Borneo Aden. I now live in Canada I served in the Canadian Ontario regiment as a s/s gnt mag,. I am in touch with many old comrades, I would like to hear from more.

Name:: Beccy Fretwell
Email:: beccy.43cs@btinternet.com
Date:: 21 Mar 2002

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Harold Anderson - sometimes known as Andy. If anyone remembers him, served with him, or has any information please contact me. I am trying to re-unite him with long lost buddies. He served in the 1st and 2/4th battalion of KOYLI in WWII.

Name:: Beccy Fretwell
Email:: beccy.43cs@btinternet.com
Date:: 21 Mar 2002

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Fantastic. I've have researching my grandfathers regiment for a while now, with the help of The Commonwealth War Graves Commission I have traced a lot of colleagues and friends who lost their lives in battle. This web site gives me a more detailed outlook on how things were. I am now starting the next phase of my mission which is try an reunite my grandfather with anyone who remembers him, fought along side him or just got into mischief with him !. His name is Harold Anderson he served in the first and 2/4th battalion of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in WWII. (He did lie about his age to join up). If you could help me put him in touch with anyone PLEASE email me on the above address.

Name:: John Deakin
Email:: john.deekin@ic24.net
Date:: 19 Mar 2002

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My uncle Robert Deakin was killed in action in WW2 on the 25/06/1944 at Tessle Woods. He was a Sergeant with the 1/4th K.O.Y.L.I. If anyone remembers him please contact me. Thank you

Name:: Gordon Riley
Email:: help@pcfirst-aid.co.uk
Date:: 19 Mar 2002

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My grandfather Bill Lennon was in Ox and Bucks landed in gliders the day before D Day he was also the projectionist for the movies. Any one who new him please get in touch. He had an accident with explosives which paralysed his fingers. Was Scottish thank you.

Name:: Michael Booth
Email:: maboothma@hotmail.com
Date:: 16 Mar 2002

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My father, Stanley Booth, served in KOYLI from 1943 to the end of the war, serving in France, Belgium and The Netherlands before becoming part of the Army of the Rhine based at Bielefeld and Bad Oeynhausen in Germany. If anyone remembers him at all please contact. cheers Michael Booth

Name:: Christine Newton
Email:: rvf4uk@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 15 Mar 2002

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Hi, Very good site which can only get better with participation. My Granddad Arthur Newton was in the KOYLI's from 1935 until very near the end of WW2 when he developed Yellow Fever. I am not sure what Battalion he was in buy will check with him and supply this info. He fought in France, Belgium and Germany and then after Dunkirk he went to Scotland for special training and was sent on to India and Burma (though also trained in S Africa. I love him dearly, is my hero so I would like to thank you for supplying this information which has given me an insight and a realness to his stories. If there is anything that I can ask him which you would like to include in this site then I would be most willing.

Name:: Charles Leatham
Email:: charles@leatham9.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 14 Mar 2002

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Am looking for any info on my Grandfather, Charles Barclay Leatham, who ended the First War as a Major in the 6th Bt. Any info much appreciated.

Name:: mike moran
Email:: mike.moran2@sympatico.ca
Date:: 10 Mar 2002

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Looking for any info. on my late father Frank Moran Lance Corporal, killed in Tunisia April 1943. Thank you.... M Moran.

Name:: Sara Ambridge
Email:: Sara_Ambridge@hotmail.com
Date:: 10 Mar 2002

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I am trying to find out any information about my Granddad Harold Sargent, who served in the 1st division during WW2.

Name:: v.chaffey
Email:: vic.chaffey@virgin.net
Date:: 07 Mar 2002

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I served with the 2bat KOYLI HQ.COY.reg police In INDIA 1945-1946 I would like to contact any one who new me I can remember some names J.SMITH(CO.DURAM). L/CPL.LENTON L/CPL.RASTRICK. I have a few old photos.

Name:: carole noble
Email:: nobleshouse@bushinternet.com
Date:: 03 Mar 2002

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I have read the site with great interest my gran's brother served as a reg soldier in the KOYLI and was killed (died of wounds)21st of march 1915 and is buried in ramparts cem, Ypres. My family and I are visiting in Aug this year. He was Sarj William Charles Lawrence Simpson from Sheffield and I have all m gran's papers and medals of his when he died. I also have some wonderful postcards and photos of him in uniform and the letters from his reg when he was killed. My gran adored him and was shattered when he died, when i was young I would sit at her feet and she would relate stories about him and my granddad in the war, my granddad made it back he was an artillery man carting ammo and guns up the lines, his love of his horses kept him going and he came home, uncle Lawrence was not so lucky, but the memories that my nan passed on will be with me always. I'm still trying to link what battle he got wounded in, so if anyone has any idea I'd love to know. Thanks for the site it's very helpful. Carole Noble, Sheffield.

Name:: a kirk
Email:: A KIRK 23 @free uk.com
Date:: 03 Mar 2002

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A very interesting website. My Grandfather served in the 2nd KOYLI in the first world war, he was a reservist called up on outbreak of the war.He was reported as missing on the 31st of October 1914 during the fighting for Messine ridge.

Name:: vic.chaffey
Email:: vic.chaffey@virgin.net
Date:: 02 Mar 2002

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I served with the 2nd batt.KOYLI HQ coy.reg.police in INDIA 1945/1947 I would like to contact anyone who new me I remember some names. J SMITH (CO.DURAM) L/CPL LENTON L/CPL RASTRICK I have a few old photos

Name:: mrs brown
Email:: gary_brown44@hotmail .com
Date:: 01 Mar 2002

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iI have recently been left an order of service at York Minster for the memorial of lt col symons,captain burke,officers and men who fell at shinkamar dated 13th October 1899 and a review of militia by the H.R.H The Prince of Wales 5th July 1898.If any one knows these gentlemen or has any information on the battle at Shinkamar please contact me.

Name:: J W Campbell
Email:: billycam@btinternet.com
Date:: 24 Feb 2002

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Name:: Graham Langfield
Email:: Langers10@aol.com
Date:: 24 Feb 2002

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Sir An excellent and interesting website. I visited to try and find further information about a Cpl C Langfield, 13830, of the KOYLI who died 29 Mar 20 and who is buried in Wooley (St Peter) Church yard, Yorkshire, as listed in the Commonwealth War Grave Commission web site. He was awarded the DCM and I am keen to establish whether there is any family connection and also the circumstances surrounding the award of the DCM. Amy help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely Graham Langfield

Name:: Karen Baines
Email:: footyfryer@aol.com
Date:: 21 Feb 2002

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Used your site before and received info re great grandfather Sydney Broomfield one of the missing in WW1. Would like to know if I can request his service record (if one of the few available) and where to apply. Can I apply by post. Also, how do I find out whether any campaign medals have been given to his family.

Name:: ANDY CROXON
Email:: raptor660@ukonline.co.uk
Date:: 21 Feb 2002

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I wonder if any one can help dad has just passed away after a long illness , and am trying to find out more about his life in the koyli his name was HUGH [BOB] HOPE from GLOS he fort at MONTE CASINO where he received the MILITARY MEDAL we don't no any more than this, any help no matter how small, would be very welcome.

Name:: John Burns
Email:: jrcsburns@aol.com
Date:: 19 Feb 2002

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Have found the guest book pages very interesting and shall certainly get in touch with some of you old KOYLIs, and would love to hear from anybody who remembers me. I 'did' Malaya, Borneo, Sarawak and Aden, Berlin and Lemgo. Also My father was an old KOYLI who served during, before and after WW11 in Burma and India. His name was Jock Burns and my mother was called Pansy Burns. They married at Maymyo in Burma. I don't think there will be many who remember him, but maybe sons or daughters may have heard the names crop up in the old reminiscences. Cede nullis! Thanks

Name:: Vic Chaffey
Email:: vic.chaffey@tesco.net
Date:: 17 Feb 2002

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I served with the 2nd bat. K.O.Y.L.I. H.Q. R.P. in India between 1945 to 1947. I would to contact anyone who knew me.

Name:: Dom Evans
Email:: devans@bromsgrove-school.co.uk
Date:: 15 Feb 2002

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A very good and easy to use site. I am trying to find information further to the tales that my grandfather told me of his time in the KOYLI and the Ox and Bucks. His name was WO1 Ted Wilson MM.

Name:: Malcolm Gadd
Email:: malga3@aol.com
Date:: 13 Feb 2002

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Seeking information on my Father John Bramwell Gadd who served 1914/1919 with Koyli I have no other details can any one help. He also served RAF 1939/1945 lived in Rotherham as a boy then Sheffield

Name:: wendy sissons
Email:: wendi@zip1.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 11 Feb 2002

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ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS MY DAD CPL BOB SISSONS WHO SERVED WITH THE KOYLI BETWEEN 60-70 ESPECIALLY IN BERLIN OR ADEN HE`D BE PLEASED TO HEAR FROM ANY OF HIS OLD FRIENDS,JUST SEND AN E;MAIL TO MY ADDRESS AND I`LL PASS IT ON... THANKS.

Name:: f.d. keenan
Email:: dfkeenan@cogrco.ca.
Date:: 11 Feb 2002

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hi.you may remember me cpl.frank keenan "c" coy.I think your web page is great I have just found it and will keep looking in on you from time to time. I will need aa new k.o.y.l.i.sweater soon I have out grown the last one.

Name:: Janice Fox
Email:: JanMFox@aol.com
Date:: 10 Feb 2002

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I am interested in any information about Second Lieutenant Jackson Webster Parr MC who was killed in March 1918. I believe that he was a friend of my Grandmother.

I would welcome any information on how to find more details about how he won his military cross.

Name:: John Draper
Email:: John.Draper2@BTinternet.com
Date:: 05 Feb 2002

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Its the first time I've seen the site. I'm trying to locate information about my Grandfather, Arthur James Emmerson, who served with KOYLI in the First World War in Salonika. I don't have full details. Can anyone suggest where I could start my research? Thanks.

Name:: Mike Gomersall
Email:: mikesvcmail@blueyonder.co.uk
Date:: 03 Feb 2002

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Excellent site, very informative. Can anyone help in my research? I am trying to get as much information on Yorkshire Victoria Cross winners as I can. Any links with Yorkshire and the VC would be of great help. If anyone needs any information regarding Yorkshire VCs please get in touch via my Email Many Thanks Mike Gomersall Ex 2nd Battalion 2 Yorks.

Name:: shep
Email:: roostershep@hotmail.com
Date:: 31 Jan 2002

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Name:: harness
Email:: robnsandra@totalize.co.uk
Date:: 27 Jan 2002

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I am researching my grandfathers first world war service. He served in the 5th batt, He was with his battalion on annual camp when war broke out. I would like to here from anyone else who maybe interested in the same subject. Found website very interesting.

Name:: Karl Duvall
Email:: karl.duvall@btinternet.com
Date:: 26 Jan 2002

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hello, i am looking for any information on my grandfather, His name was Herbert Burness, his unit was, Unit/Regiment - 6th Infantry - Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry when he finished his service he was ranked, Company Sergeant Major his number was, 550744 his place of demob was, Hunstanton. I know that he served during the war in the 8th Army any information would be much appreciated yours Karl Duvall

Name:: Jerry Clark
Email:: jerrysphinx@aol.com
Date:: 25 Jan 2002

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At last I found a site about Koyli and was impressed with the amount of detail given. It has given me a better picture on how to start searching my great grandfather who was in the 2nd in ww1. I have a number of letters home from him after he was wounded and he ended up in a German hospital in Limburg?? as a POW and mentions his wounds healing up but he was killed in April 1918. I'm trying to find where he was wounded and what hospital he could've been in, because I believe there was a POW camp at limburg so why was he the only British solider bar 1, in the hospital filled with wounded German soldiers? Feel free to mail me if anyone can enlighten me on any of these areas

Name:: K.J.Gray
Email:: ken@gray20.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 24 Jan 2002

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I am researching my grandfathers army history. His name was Alfred Haggis, born 1882, died 1958. Fought in South African wars 1900/02. Served with Field Ambulance in France WW1. Taken prisoner by Germans Aug 1914, spent 15 months in Sennelager prison camp. Would like info on him & the camp, where it was etc. He was born in Margate Kent. Died in Ramsgate Kent.

Name:: Richard Wassell
Email:: rcw@accuk.co.uk
Date:: 22 Jan 2002

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My father, Bert Wassell (1913-98), served with Koyli in India and Burma 1941-6. He spoke very little about his war experiences; i.e. from reading your WWII page I think I have learned more than he ever told me. He was (presumably) with the second battalion - and reached the heights of corporal (temporary). I don't suppose there could anyone from that era who might remember him; it would be a great joy to hear from anyone who does.

Name:: ewen coull
Email:: claptout@pacific.net.au
Date:: 18 Jan 2002

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I served with the KOYLI in Cyprus and then Germany, in the battalion Order Room, period 1957 to 1959. I now live in Brisbane (Australia). Would like to hear from anyone who served during that time. Also compliments to the person who runs this site, excellent.

Name:: p murphy
Email:: murpheus@tiscali.co.uk
Date:: 17 Jan 2002

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trying to find history of my granddad who i think served with this regiment. there are links to ww2 but i cant find any for ww1 his name was Michael Murphy he may have seen service in India before his efforts in ww1, there is an honours list for the regiment but it focuses on vcs only, I believe he had honours, the only survivor being the George medal which has left me a little confused, as this appears to be a civilian award after 1939.where can i find a more detailed search on lesser honours for ww1, and a full list of all persons awarded the George medal.

Name:: Valerie Cope
Email:: sam.cope1@ntlworld.com
Date:: 17 Jan 2002

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My father Norman William Clark served in the K.O.Y.L.I from 1928-53. He was posted all over the world and was stationed in Germany from 1946-53, where me my mother and sister were one of the first British families to join them there. Whilst we were there we lived in Minden, Lubbecke, and Wilhelmshaven. If anyone remembers me (Valerie Clark) or any of my family it would be great to hear from you. There are also some great photos if anyone is interested.

Name:: ALAN PRATCHETT
Email:: a.g.pratchett@talk21.com
Date:: 13 Jan 2002

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My father was in the koyli during the 1914-18 war - he was lucky to be wounded at a battle for Hill 60 in early May. Do you have any info on the regiment during this time .He was Pte H.d.Pratchett 18834

Name:: Dorothy Flaxman
Email:: dorothyflaxman@aol.com
Date:: 13 Jan 2002

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I am looking for my granddad who is believed to have served with the Yorkshire Light Infantry in WW1 (could even have been the Boer War) He was a sergeant major and won a gallantry medal. Have you any records to substantiate this?

Name:: Jan
Email:: bejay5@bigpond.com
Date:: 13 Jan 2002

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My father Harry Taylor Army No:4689423 served with the KOYLI infantry in Burma from 1/4/37 to 17/5/42. I would be grateful of any information about him during this time as he sadly passed away in 1980. After leaving Burma he went to India till 19/11/43.

Name:: keith parker
Email:: kids4plus2@yahoo.com
Date:: 08 Jan 2002

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I am trying to find some info on my great uncle, Frank Edward Dean. He was captured at anzio beach in 1943.would any body know which stalag he may have been sent to? Keith Parker. Australia.

Name:: mick
Email:: mickwiffen64@hotmail.com
Date:: 06 Jan 2002

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my dad served in koyli stationed in Cyprus and Germany mid to late 50s would love to find something for him about that period

Name:: Zandra
Email:: zandralapoi@hotmail.com
Date:: 02 Jan 2002

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My grandfather served, I believe, in WW1. Would love to find out about him. Found you site interesting. Regards, Zandra

Name:: JIM KENNEDY
Email:: swoop@mts.net
Date:: 01 Jan 2002

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glad to find a site for the KOYLI grandfather served in india

Name:: Kathleen Southwell
Email:
Date:: 29 Dec 2001

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Name:: stev gadsby
Email:: pmleo@blueyonder.co.uk
Date:: 28 Dec 2001

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join 1966 came out 1975 if anybody who knows me and wants to get in touch with me please use this e-mail address ta v-much.

Name:: Colin Bottomley
Email:: david.botts@virgin.net
Date:: 27 Dec 2001

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My name is Colin Bottomley. I served with the 1st Battalion band as a trumpet player between 1952 - 1955 and would like to contact any past members from this period. Does anyone know the whereabouts of bandsman Norman Way (Bb Bass)?

Name:: Karen Baines
Email:: crazylady@bushinternet.com
Date:: 23 Dec 2001

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Trying to find info on my great grandfather Sydney Broomfield one of the missing in WW1 found your site very informative.

Name:: Pete Shepherd
Email:: roostershep@hotmail.com
Date:: 20 Dec 2001

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Ref KOYLI Bugle Pl Mt Pl Retied Pete Shepherd would like to hear from any one who served between 1960-1982 with very 1 KOYLI OR 2LI PLEASE ring 01743 361081

Name:: Geoffrey Howard
Email:: geoffrey.howard@sympatico.ca
Date:: 17 Dec 2001

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I was transferred from Ox & Bucks to 1st Koyli in 1944, served in Italy-Anzio-France-Germany with them, I live in Canada now but always remember the happy and not so happy times. I still use some of the Yorkshire words I had to learn,...be glad to hear from anyone who remembers me

Name:: Brian F Clayton
Email:: h.clayton2@ntlworld.com
Date:: 10 Dec 2001

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JOINED 1967 in Berlin D COY and then CHUNKIES. Left in Lemgo in 1976. Hallo to everyone who remembers me Bri

Name:: Malcolm Thomson
Email:: malc_t_2000@yahoo.com
Date:: 03 Dec 2001

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Does anyone remember John Potter, who served with the regiment in Malaya in the early 1960's

Name:: Les Basford
Email:: leslie.basford@btopenworld.com
Date:: 01 Dec 2001

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joined in 1965 A coy SP COY 1972 any body know me get in touch. via e-mail

Name:: PM Lyons (leo)
Email:: pmleo@blueyonder.co.uk
Date:: 30 Nov 2001

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I joined 1960 to 1971 served in "A coy" KOYLI and ended up in the chunkys, any one wants to get in touch use the E mail service

Name:: Valerie Ward
Email:: VWARD820664208@aol.com
Date:: 30 Nov 2001

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Trying to locate Geoffrey (spelling) Hardy, who attended Slim School in the Cameron Highlands in the 60's. His father was in the K.O.Y.L.I. as was I think his older brother. A school association has now been formed and regular reunions held. If anybody else who attended this school is interested please email me and I will pass you all the details. Thank you

Name:: Barry Hall
Email:: BarryMaryHall@aol.com
Date:: 26 Nov 2001

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Any members of 52-16 Group, Strensall out there?

Name:: brian fill
Email:: brianfill39@msn.com
Date:: 26 Nov 2001

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As I have recently started using the web site I was pleasantly surprised to come upon your site which I Found very intresting. I served with the KOYLI from 1964 to 1980 when we then became the 2nd bn light infantry finally finishing in 1970.

Name:: melyssa
Email:: www.melscomp.ca@yahoo.ca
Date:: 17 Nov 2001

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Name:: Mrs Penny Campbell
Email:: Ian.Campbell25@btopenworld.com
Date:: 16 Nov 2001

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Does anyone remember my father? I am trying to find out more about him. I've been told he served in Malaya in the 1950's and as he comes from Bradford I thought he may have been in the KOYLI's. His name was Arthur Ward and he was born on 5th February 1931, when he died in 1989 I knew very little about him. I've been told he played the trombone and was in the Hammond Sauce Works band and that while he was in Malaya he kept a pet miner bird. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Please contact me if you have any information at all. Many thanks. That aside; I think it's an excellent web site.

Name:: Ken Hartley
Email:: grunts@total.net
Date:: 14 Nov 2001

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In researching my Family History, I recently found what I believe to be a member of my family who was Private William Robinson Dent, 1637, D Company, 4th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Apparently he died on February 19, 1915 an is buried in Morley Cemetery in Yorkshire. Can anyone supply me with any details about W R Dent?? Can I apply to get copies of his service records??? Any and all information greatly appreciated. Thanks Ken Hartley

Name:: Joanne
Email:: joh_182@hotmail.com
Date:: 13 Nov 2001

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Hi wondering if any of you served with my granddad Albert Higgins or his brother Joseph "Joe" Higgins in WW2. Albert is still alive but unfortunately Joe died in WW2. They were from Harrogate. Please contact me if you did know them as he would love to hear from you.

Name:: Dave Lappin
Email:: c/o jane_ritson@yahoo.com
Date:: 12 Nov 2001

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My Grandfather got the DCM in France in 1917. Been trying to find out any information about this on the net, to no avail.

Name:: Della Edwards
Email:: EDWARDSDELL@aol.com
Date:: 11 Nov 2001

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My Great Grandfather was a KOYLI as I Found his marriage certificate dated 13.5.1918 and private 41086. Would like to know where he served and who with. He lived in Sheffield. Charles Foster. Can anyone help?

Name:: David Parsons
Email:: david.parsons@ndirect.co.uk
Date:: 10 Nov 2001

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I have an old photo/oil painting of an ancestor, possibly a Ball-Acton, who is wearing a sword and holding a cap with 51 clearly marked on the front. I should like to identify the ancestor if possible, and as a start would like to check that he is indeed in the KOYLI. I know several of my family were. If I may, I'll send the pic to the e-mail address below.

Name:: Ruth Garbutt
Email:: sprtg@hotmail.com
Date:: 09 Nov 2001

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I found your web site because I was looking for information about my great uncle Thomas Carter 11312 of 6th Battalion who died on 24th Sept 1916. I am trying to work out where he was when he was wounded. He is buried in St Sever cemetery so I think he would have been taken to one of the hospitals at Rouen and died there. To this end the information on your site regarding the movements of the KOYLI Battalions has been of great help. I would of course like to see more WW1 information and a roll of honour and like Mr Barton I would be happy to supply a photo of Tom in uniform.

Name:: Bill Campbell
Email:: billycam@btinternet
Date:: 07 Nov 2001

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Name:: Jerome Barton
Email:: bartons@jeznsam.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 04 Nov 2001

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Finally I've found a website with KOYLI information - I was starting to get desperate. I am researching the service history of Maldwyn (Mal) Bason - my grandad, from Knutsford who served with 1/4 in Italy and Austria during WW2, training in Grimsby - ring any bells? Please get in touch if it does. He was a Bren Gunner if that helps at all. The site is excellent - scope for expansion of the photos - collections of the "old boys"? I have photos I could contribute if there was an interest. Thanks very much.

Name:: Roy Briggs
Email:: ROYBRIGGS56@AOL.COM
Date:: 04 Nov 2001

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My grandfather was killed in the first world war whilst serving with the KOYLI. Surprised to find no Roll of Honour on the web site.

Name:: MICK LEWIS
Email:: LEWISM321@AOL.COM
Date:: 03 Nov 2001

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I served with the K.O.Y.L.I. in BERLIN, then with the 2ndBTN L.I. until 1980.

Name:: J W CAMPBELL
Email:: billycam@btinternet.com
Date:: 28 Oct 2001

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I did my training at BORDON from 18/1/51,our platoon was taken and we joined 2Brigade HQ, as a defence platoon, and went to Cyprus and the Canal Zone, we all kept our parent regiment mine is the KOYLI

Name:: S.A. Hewitson
Email:: stevenhewitson@aol.com
Date:: 28 Oct 2001

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I found the site interesting and informative. My grandfather Alexander Sidney Swain M.B.E. served in the Regiment in WWII and was bandmaster of the Leeds Rifles Territorial Army Band based at Pontefract.

Name:: Wally Reeve
Email:: reeve@inet.net.nz
Date:: 25 Oct 2001

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As an ex K.O.Y.L.I. member 1950-1953 I found the site very interesting

Name:: Una Gaudaur
Email:: bgaudaur@eagle.ca
Date:: 23 Oct 2001

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I am most interested in your web site as my grandfather Charles Arthur Parker served in the regiment in India during the late 1800's

Name:: MARION WHITE
Email:: sales@rjw-collection.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 1/1/00

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The family of (late) Daniel Leslie White, wishes to express sincere thanks to the many people who phoned expressing their condolences on the passing of my father-in-law on December 22nd 1999. We also wish to thank all those who phoned trying to be of assistance in obtaining the regimental tie for the burial, with the aid of Tom Mariner, caretaker at T.A. Barracks in Wakefield and with his help, my father-in-law (Daniel Leslie White) wore the tie and his KOYLI cap badge , and was buried with them, as requested by his family .A very special THANK YOU to Tom Mariner and his wife for their supplying the tie in time. If for some reason Tom Mariner and his wife do not see this message please could someone pass this on. A special thank you also to John Chase (Brighouse) Corporal Bean (Sheffield) Sgnt Tyrelli (N. Ireland) Corporal Howard (Edinburgh) and all those who did not leave their names from the KOYLI regiment. We are proud of you and had it not been in these circumstances my father-in-law would have been proud of all of you. He was proud to have served as a KOYLI during the war, he never stopped talking about his days he spent with the lads, our only regret is, that he never managed to find anyone remaining from his regiment before he died.. Many thanks to everyone again, and may the KOYLI regiment and all who have served and still serve continue to enjoy peace and knowledge knowing you have done our family proud....God bless you all and happy new year.. Marion White & family Corporal Daniel Leslie White..1st Battalion, B. Company. 1940-1947..From Leeds West Yorkshire. England. Served: Monte Casino, Traviso, Anzio, North Africa, Bologna.

Name:: Michael Booth
Email:: maboothma
Date:: 1/2/00

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I am trying to research the careers of my grandfather and father who both served in KOYLI. My grandfather, Horace Johnson, was in the 4th Btn from 1915 to 1919, and I know he fought at The Somme and Passchendaele, though he was later wounded for a time. My father Stanley Booth served from 1943 to 1946, and landed at Normandy in 1944. If anyone can help I would be grateful. This is a great site!

Name:: David Warne
Email:: David.Warne@btinternet.com
Date:: 1/2/00

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Have just read about your site in the Sunday People and decided to look. I find it very interesting. My father Norman Warne was in the K.O.Y.L.I. sometime prior to 10/3/1919 and he talked about being stationed in India. I have found no records of this but could anyone help with more information.

Name:: Brian Kilner
Email:: brk@somerset.ac.uk
Date:: 1/7/00

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Looking for "Kilners" who may have been in the Regiment. I am from Wakefield, but now live in Somerset. I have not looked in detail yet but what I have seen is good.

Name:: RICHARD THOMSON
Email:: richardt@ukonline.co.uk
Date:: 1/8/00

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I have just found your site which i have found very informative. My father-in-law who passed away on 01/01/2000, was a member of the KOYLI's for a short period of time during 1942-46, he then transferred to the Royal Engineers. I know that he served and was injured in France during this time.

His name was Herbert "PYM" Harrison and he came from Ripon in North Yorkshire, his Service No. was 4699793. I hope to return to the site and update my comments as i find out more about his Military service.

Name:: W Crookston
Email:
Date:: 1/29/00

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Interested in 1st Bn York and Lancs. Father served during 2nd world war. June 1940 - June 1946.

Name:: Cynthia Sumpner
Email:: a.sumpner@talk21.com
Date:: 1/30/00

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I'm searching for information about my father, Thomas Henry Wright (Harry), who was a euphonium player in the KOYLI band during the first world war. He joined the regiment at 14 after being in Dr Barnardo's from a young boy. He was based at Wakefield and suffered a shrapnel wound in his leg during service. As far as we know his father (and brother and sister?) emigrated to Canada in the early 1900's and left him an orphan.

Please can you help?!

Name:: Clare Mayo
Email:: clare@mayo9.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 2/6/00

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Checking out a family tree connection

Name:: John David
Email:: johndavid30@hotmail.com
Date:: 2/8/00

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I believe that my grandfather J E David served in the KOYLI in WW1 ending the war as a captain. I am sure he would have enjoyed your site.

Name:: Webb R.
Email:: audray@iinet.net.au
Date:: 2/10/00

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Wonderful reading, I served at Strensall with the 'Leader Platoon' with my wife Audrey, we enjoyed the hospitality of the KOYLI training depot. Joining in the functions at the WO-Sgts Mess. Culminating with the white rose Minden Ball -- . If there are any members from the depot or the L-Pln. who would like to contact us here in Australia we would be pleased to hear any news - Keep the bugle blowing !!!! Best regards Audrey and Ray Webb.

Name:: tom Morgan
Email:: tom.morgan1@virgin.net
Date:: 2/11/00

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KOYLI Malaya Veterans Assn Annual reunion Markham Main Social Club, Armthorpe, Doncaster S/Yorks May 6th 1200hrs all KOYLI Welcome I have 500 names of Malaya Veterans do you need to find someone? more details 40 Brookside Close. Colchester Essex CO2 7LZ 01206-524437

Name:: Ralph Beaumont
Email:: rbeauman@connexus.net.au
Date:: 2/16/00

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Would you be interested in photos of the KOYLI band from 1950's to 1973?

I served with the KOYLI/2LI band from 1946 to 1973 and have enjoyed your site very much.

Ralph Beaumont

Name:: mrs ernest eastwood
Email:: boompy@ihug.com.au
Date:: 2/16/00

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My husband enlisted in k.o.y.l.i., in 1940-1941.His regimental no was 4698919. my husband passed away 20 years ago .I would be grateful for any information regarding his military service if possible. His date of birth is 15-05-1922

Name:: CAPT H.C. Lawrence Smith, USN (Ret)
Email:: H.C.SMITH@saic.com
Date:: 2/17/00

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Thank you for this excellent web site. When I made my first entry on 16 Feb 00, I noted that several of you referenced relatives who had served in Salonica in the Great War. I have located a self portrait pen and ink cartoon, drawn by my grandfather entitled: Lieut H.J. Smith "Scout Officer" 2nd, 5th, D.L.I. Salonica Army, 4.7.18. He loved to sketch, was quite a good artist, and may very well have made sketches or cartoons of those with whom he served. Perhaps that may help someone else's research. Interestingly enough his son, my dad, Sub-Lieutenant H.A.C. Smith, RN was in local (that is a relative term- believe me ) waters aboard HMS Diamond.

Name:: CAPT H.C.Lawrence Smith, USN (ret)
Email:: H.C.SMITH@saic.com
Date:: 2/17/00

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I have a small collection of British Military shoulder arms, which I am narrowing down to those that could have been carried by ancestors from 1860 to 1918, or in the case of an old Arabic Snider, fired at an ancestor. Those of you with a similar bent, may wish to visit the excellent website maintained by a colleague and friend ,which features what the U.S. Govt calls "Curio's and Relics." These are firearms from 1880's to the 1950's. While my friend has a passion for mausers and the beloved NATO FAL, he has excellent Enfield research resources. It is a most informative, and enjoyable site to visit - CRUFFLER.COM. God Bless all. CAPT H. C. L. Smith, USN (ret) YORK, PA, USA.

Name:: steve wilson
Email:: scw4955@aol.com
Date:: 2/18/00

Comments

as an ex reg, squaddie, and proud of it, i found your site excellent, have visited the museum in Doncaster library. have even sent this site to friends in the USA. keep up the good work

Name:: Cyril W, Gray
Email:: cwgray@idirect.com
Date:: 2/18/00

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It is interesting to note, that your motto, "Cede Nullis" (Yield to None), is also, in fact, the motto of The Halifax Rifles, Halifax Nova Scotia Canada, of which I was member. This regiment is now on the inactive list, but traces it history back to colonial days, one of the oldest in Canada. Nice to visit you!

Cyril W. Gray Mississauga Ontario, Canada

Name:: r cormier
Email:: rcormier@npiec.on.ca
Date:: 2/19/00

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Greetings from Niagara Falls Ontario Canada, I am looking for information on a Robert Henry DEE he was made a Captain in 1816 in the Commissariat Served in peninsula war under Lord Dalhousie in the 7th Division. Later came to Upper Canada now Ontario in Captain capacity was aide-de-camp to Sir Peregrine Maitland when Maitland was Lieut. Gov. in Upper Canada now Ontario 1819-1826 ANY help where to look greatly appreciated

Name:: Niall Fennell
Email:: fennell_n@hotmail.com
Date:: 2/28/00

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It is great to find a site specifically dedicated to this regiment. My Grandfather, Charley Crowther from Halifax, served in the KOYLI's for about 25 years. He enlisted in or about 1887/8. As far as I know he left about 1912. By this time he was married to my Grandmother from Dublin. In 1914 he joined the Royal Dublin Fusiliers where he was Co. Sergeant Major (No. 15651) He left the 'Dubs' in 1919. He spent the rest of his life in Dublin and died in 1954. I would love to hear from anyone who may have any information which would help me to follow his army career. I don't know which battalion he was in although I think he may have been a sergeant cook at one stage. I do know that as a KOYLI he was stationed in Ireland and was in Limerick and Buttevant, Co. Cork, as well as Portobello Barracks in Dublin. Any information would be appreciated.

Name:: Karlena
Email:: karlena@iprimus.com.au
Date:: 3/2/00

Comments

I am searching for information on Smeaton Walker Captain of the 51st K.O.L.I. who died at Dover 1867. This looks to be a very informative site.

Name:: Peter Bolt
Email:: pbolt34298@aol.com
Date:: 3/2/00

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Interesting site -I am interested because I'm researching my father's military service in the KOYLI during the 1920s - his name then was Balls which he later changed to Bolt [for whatever reason!] Any signposting you can offer would be appreciated.

Name:: Stephen Walpole
Email:: klop61@totalise.co.uk
Date:: 3/3/00

Comments

Great Granddad Luke joined the KOYLIs in 1891and served in both 1st and 2nd Battalion in the Punjab, Tirah and the Boer War

I'm seeking info on his brother, James, I know little about him (no-one in the family has heard of him) except that he eventually served in France until Dec 1914, then Depot for two months and then posted to Malta. What happened to him to be taken out of front line service?

Name:: Ian Marchant
Email:: ian.marchant@bigfoot.com
Date:: 3/4/00

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I really appreciated how easy this web site was to navigate, and how logically it was arranged. The information that it contains has been of great value to me in starting the task of tracing my deceased Uncle's service history. I would have liked to have seen more information about the 9th Battalion (in which my Uncle served), but other than that, congratulations on your achievement.

Name:: Brian Mullins
Email:: kaznbrian@eircom.net
Date:: 3/5/00

Comments

Looking for Tim Salthouse from Rotherham Joined the LI around 1980

Name:: Jon Wood
Email:: jonwood@ukmax.com
Date:: 9/10/00

Comments

A most interesting web site which I have consulted in connection with my research into family history. My grandfather Clement Wood was a regular soldier both before and during WW1 as a KOYLI

Name:: Michael Booth
Email:: MBooth1999@aol.com
Date:: 9/17/00

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My grandfather, Horace Johnson, served in the 4th Battalion, KOYLI from 1915 to 1919. He was born in Riddings, Alfreton, Derbyshire. Would like to find out more about his service career. I know he was wounded towards the end of the war. Also, my father, Stanley Booth, was in KOYLI from 1943 to 1946, serving in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, and was in the Army of Occupation stationed in Bad Oeynhausen and Bielefeld. Glad to hear of any stories etc.

Michael Booth.

Name:: Albert F. Landale
Email:: Oymam@AOL.com
Date:: 9/19/00

Name:: Dianne Ponsar Roland
Email:: DRo2733349@aol.com
Date:: 9/23/00

Comments

I recently learned my great great grandfather on my mother's side was a career army person with the 1st King's Own Yorkshire 1C Infantry. His name was Alfred Gibson and was an armourer Sgt. stationed at Fort George in 1892 on the Isle of Guernsey where my grandfather was born. They travelled the whole world with the army but I am looking for a birth date and family information for him. Any help in how to locate the army records for him would be appreciated. My email is DRo2733349@aol.com . this was a very exciting web site to discover, for I am afraid I do not a very good knowledge of British military history or how to go about this research. Thank you.

Name:: Susan Monaghan
Email:: susan_monaghan@hotmail.com
Date:: 9/28/00

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Did Anyone out there know my Father?

Private 3313882

HENRY (HARRY) RIGLEY, known as Jock as he was a wee Scotsman, originally enlisted in the Highland Light Infantry.

Transferred to K.O.Y.L.I. 2/4 Battalion on 18/09/1943 Posted to 4th Battalion 09/09/1944 Posted to 2/4 Battalion 20/10/1944 Posted to 6th Holding Battalion 05/02/1946 Posted to 92 Transit Camp 22/03/1946 Released to Army Reserve 08/09/1946 Discharged from Reserve 30/06/1959

Service with the Colours 02/09/1939 – 07/09/1946

Overseas Service

France 07/06/1940 – 19/06/1940 Middle East 11/02/1942 – 28/08/1943 North Africa 29/08/1943 – 15/03/1944 Middle East 16/03/1944 – 08/09/1944 Central Med. Force 09/09/1944 – 04/02/1946

Unfortunately my father died in 1970 aged 48yrs I would welcome the opportunity to correspond with anyone who may have known him.

Dad was born in Glasgow, but settled in Hessle, near Hull after marrying my mother (Ada Jane Wood)

Susan Monaghan Victoria Australia

susan_monaghan@hotmail.com

Name:: ANDREW MILLER
Email:: redline@redline.go-legend.net
Date:: 9/30/00

Comments

i am looking for information on my father. his name is Dennis miller and he served in Malaya. he was a bandsman his brother was Brian miller and his friends included peter rylatt and john baker. any information would be gratefully received.

Name:: David Wroe
Email:: Dwroedavid@aol.com
Date:: 10/4/00

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I served in the K.O.Y.L.I.S from 1956-58 and would like to find out if any of my ex comrades are currently on-line. I served in Cyprus from the period of Nov 1956-Nov 57 and then was transferred to Sennelager in North Germany until my release in July 1958. I would be grateful if anybody who knows anybody during this period could contact me on my e-mail address. Cheers heel and toe (wroe)

Dave Wroe Newton-le willows Merseyside x Todmorden (Yorkshire)

Name:: John Temple(Bugles, Recce, Bcoy)1968 -1974
Email:: johnval@haltonplace.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 10/7/00

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Enjoyed it very much many happy memories.

Name:: Sue Taylor
Email:: suzanne.lt@virgin.net
Date:: 10/11/00

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Trying to locate a George Batley. Served in the KOYLI's during WW2, probably the 1st bat as spent some time in or around Glasgow during 1940/41. He knew the Chadbourne family from Leicester. Please contact if you have info, I am in contact with a daughter who has never seen her Father. Thank you

Name:: Derek Firth
Email:: Derek@firthd.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 10/11/00

Name:: barry tookey
Email:: barry.tookey@btinternet.com
Date:: 30 Dec 2000

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anybody trying to find out about relatives from the first war should try the public records office at Kew. they have war diaries for all the battalions, a few soldiers records ( most were destroyed in ww2 ) and records for officers , hope this has been of some help grandfather was in 1 batt, 7 batt

Name:: Arnie Fothergill
Email:: ArnieFothergill@tinyworld.co.uk
Date:: 10 Jan 2001

Comments

Just found this web site. Like any thing KOYLI its good! I see many old friends and acquaintances, will try to contact as many as possible in the near future.

Name:: Keith Bevan
Email:: keith_bevan@excite.com
Date:: 27 Jan 2001

Comments

Thank you for this wonderful site. My Great Grandfather, Fred Bevan was in the 4th btn of KOYLI. He was also a hewer at Monkton pit and married to Sarah Emma Bevan (nee Hartley) and lived at 35 Monkton Row, (Havercroft?) about 1915. I am trying to trace my family roots and know little of my family history. He is said to have received several medals of which I have not seen but have been told about. If anyone has information about him or my Great Grandmother please contact me, thank you, Keith Bevan

Name:: Tim Whiteaway
Email:: ga98tew@ga98tew.eurobell.co.uk
Date:: 10 Feb 2001

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I've just obtained lots of material relating to Grandfather's WWI chronology. I have photos dated 1917 taken in England of the KOYLI beagles with red coated huntsmen. Does anyone know where this could have been taken? Also two photos of officers one of whom is a BRACEY the other maybe Clayton-Smith, again anyone who thinks they could identify the people/places can email for a copy. Many Thanks Tim W

Name:: Robert Harrman
Email:: rharman@tassie.net.au
Date:: 18 Feb 2001

Comments

Great-great grandfather was stationed in Launceston Tasmania 1835-1842

Where can we find details of his service?

Name:: Janet Law
Email:: jojoe8@btinternet.co.uk
Date:: 02 Mar 2001

Comments

My great Uncle fought in ww1 with the 1/4 Batt Kings Own Light Infantry .He was Private John Joseph Law 58078. He was killed three months before the end of the war .He was 19 . I would like to know how he died and what battle. I have a picture of him in Uniform and I would like to know a little bit about him.

Name:: Brian Kendal
Email:: brian_kendal@bigfoot.com
Date:: 19 Mar 2001

Comments

I am trying to find information about my father's service in KOYLI. His name was William Kendal and came from Brinsworth, near Rotherham. He joined up in late 1917 and I know he spent some time at Brockton Moor Camp before serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany after the war. He also apparently had some reputation as a violinist and frequently played in the Officer's Mess.

Any information would be gratefully received.

Name:: Paul Jerram
Email:: Sarge53rd@aol.com
Date:: 25 Mar 2001

Comments

My grandfather, FRANK AUDSLEY MARSDEN, was in the KOYLI during WWI, was taken a prisoner and imprisoned in what is now Karslruhe in Austria.

I do not yet have his service number. I have records of him as a Sergeant, although he came out as a Lieutenant. I have pictures of him with other officers and in the prisoner of war camp. I understand he was mentioned in the regimental histories, having received the MM for gallantry. I have all his MM paperwork.

If anyone out there has any information they may have and would be willing to share, I would very much appreciate it.

Thanks for this excellent site, which I am hoping will be useful in helping me find out information about a man I never knew, but very much admire.

Kind regards,

Paul Jerram Roswell, GA USA

Name:: Kathleen Eacott
Email:: ckeacott@uniserve.com
Date:: 05 Apr 2001

Comments

I am doing our family history and found my grandfather Joseph William Robinson was in the 8 Division of The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry He died in France July 1 1916. I found your site of real interesting

Name:: Sjt M Thomas (LI)
Email:: mthomas4245@hotmail.com
Date:: 07 Apr 2001

Comments

An interesting website, my grand-father served with the KOYLI in WW1 and I am currently serving with 1DWR in Kosovo so it's good to be able to get on the web and research about your own grand-father. Well done

Name:: abid hussain
Email:: abidkhan69@yahoo.com
Date:: 10 Apr 2001

Comments

My father served in the British army during the world war second unit map supply sec. I want to know about the UK grant for solders who were service with British army during world war second. please send me information above grants. thanks

Name:: Reg Merrill
Email:: merrill@ihug.co.nz
Date:: 13 Apr 2001

Comments

This seems to be the usual request :-) William Merrill served with the KOYLI up to at least 1916 possibly longer He was in the area dealing with vehicles- driver etc and then instructor He was not commission and one of the 'soldiers' that has melted into nowhere. He returned to Yorkshire.

Great to find this site keep up the good work

Name:: Mick Bradley
Email:: micksignals2li@aol.com
Date:: 13 Apr 2001

Comments

Hello, any body out there that can remember me, please feel free to get in touch. I joined the second Light Infantry in Nov 68 in Berlin just as the lads were off to Saltou. I was with D company, but later joined the signal platoon which is were I stayed. I left the battalion in LEMGO September 78, and now I live in Doncaster S. Yorkshire, where I drive busses. Not to be recommended, I've been doing it for 23 years.

Name:: Frank Earl
Email:: frankearl@supanet.com
Date:: 13 Apr 2001

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Does anyone remember my father Bertrand Earl joined KOYLI Territorials 24th April 1939. Was born in Brierly near Barnsley. Posted to 4th Battalion. I believe he went to Norway in 1940 on his return unit redesignated 8th Battalion. Transferred to Royal Artillery posted to 94th light anti-aircraft regiment Nov 1941.His no was 4691365 Gunner. If anyone served with him I would be eternally grateful to hear from them. Kind regards to all you brave men. Frank Earl.

Name:: Tye Eliott
Email:: qaradei@hotmail.com
Date:: 13 Apr 2001

Comments

My main interest is in the association with the SLI (MG). I would like to know more about the hangman's lanyard and the history of the Battle of Minden.

Name:: Martyn Buckley
Email:: martyn.buckley@selkirk26.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 15 Apr 2001

Comments

My grandfather, Jack Buckley served (as I understand it) with the KOYLI in WW1. I believe he was awarded the Medal Militaire and wonder where i might be able to find some reference to it?

Name:: Ken Parratt
Email:: KOYLI@smartchat.com.au
Date:: 15 Apr 2001

Comments

Ken Parratt 23467684 Cpl B Company 1/KOYLI 1956/59 Cyprus and West Germany. Played rugby for battalion and soccer for company teams. Now living in Sydney Australia having completed 23yrs service in N.S.W. Prison Service. Would like to hear from any former members of the regiment. "Cede Nullis"

Name:: Chris Bradley
Email:: cbra874823@aol.com
Date:: 18 Apr 2001

Comments

Very interesting site. My grandfather served with KOYLI during WW2 and was a bandleader I think. According to my grandma, he broke a toe and missed being posted to Holland. William (Billy) Bradley from Leeds area originally, moved to Beverley (hull). Anybody with info relating to him please mail me. I am his Grandson

Name:: Private D.W. Michael 22336678.
Email:: treetrimmer@btinternet.com
Date:: 19 Apr 2001

Comments

I am signing this on behalf of my Uncle who was a national serviceman with the Regiment and spent 12 months patrolling the Malayan-Thai border during 1950.

Name:: Greg Anderson
Email:: greg.a@btinternet.com
Date:: 20 Apr 2001

Comments

My Grandfather was in the 5th battalion KOYLI and served in France as Adjutant for the duration of the first world war. He won the MC with 3 bars during that time and I am searching for any information about his time with the KOYLI.

Name:: john barrable
Email:: jacky.balmer@btinternet.com
Date:: 23 Apr 2001

Name:: J.Lewis
Email:: j.lewis24@ntlworld.com
Date:: 23 Apr 2001

Comments

Trying to locate Harry Wright, a KOYLI from WWI, with little more information. Believed to have been a Bandsman.

Name:: Deborah Batchen
Email:: batchen@ukgateway.net
Date:: 26 Apr 2001

Comments

My Great Uncle was Lance Corporal Frederick John Backhouse of the 8th Btn and he died aged 30 5 Nov 1917. He was awarded the DCM and the MM. Can you tell me where I find out the details of what he did to gain these medals and possibly what they looked like? Thank You Great site by the way!

Name:: R Howes
Email:: howes.zachariades@ukonline.co.uk
Date:: 30 Apr 2001

Comments

Great site- I've just started to research family history bits and pieces- your site has allowed me to start to piece together bits and pieces- but I have a vague hope that somebody might be able to help me- my Great Uncle served with the KOYLI in North Africa (I have a photo of him in Tunisia, dated 1943)- anyway, later went on to serve in Burma and was, so the family story goes- lost in the Jungle for several days- anyway, surname is ROGERSON- KOYLI 1941?- 1945. ANY INFO AT ALL would be really greatly received- Cheers- Richard

Name:: sue green
Email:: greens.millstones@btinternet.com
Date:: 30 Apr 2001

Comments

Just looking for info on koyli for my father in law Alfred Green (known as son) from Doncaster as he served during ww2. Also an American Stewart Evans was searching for info, I emailed him the address

Name:: Lee Steventon
Email:: lees@techs-r-us.co.uk
Date:: 30 Apr 2001

Comments

Looking for information or anyone who knew my grandfather in the KOYLI's during WW2. he was 14694779 Corporal Samuel STEVENTON and was transferred to the KOYLIs on 27th October 1945 from the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment. He served in NW Europe from 2/9/1944 to 16/11/1945, Central Mediterranean Force from 17/11/1945 to 31/10/1946 and was in British Troops Austria from 1/11/1946 to 18/8/1947.

I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him, as I'm sure he would too !

Name:: Richard Howes
Email:: howes.zachariades@ukonline.co.uk
Date:: 01 May 2001

Comments

I posted something similar before but here we go again- with more details- Right, my Great Uncles from Wakefield all fought with the KOYLI during World War 2- they were: Lionel Rogerson, who was in Tunisia, 1943, and then Italy: Sidney Rogerson who was in Burma, (and then Italy, I think), Percy Rogerson who was in Iceland, Cyril Rogerson, and Reggie Rogerson who were??? Sadly, they are all now deceased, and for my own purposes of family history, etc, ANY information at all would be greatly received- Thanks Richard Howes

Name:: Sean Longden
Email:: clairesean@carewroad.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 01 May 2001

Comments

I am currently researching a history of the campaign in North West Europe 1944/45 and I am keen to contact any veterans who would like to share their memories with me. I am not writing a combat history but a study of attitudes and behaviour, concentrating on such subjects as: eating and drinking; leave; souvenir hunting/looting; discipline; recreation and relaxation; relations with civilians; attitudes towards the Germans. Anyone wishing to contact me can do so on the above email address or write to me at 15 Carew Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey CR7 7RF. Thank you.

Name:: graham holden
Email:: millers1610@fsmail.net
Date:: 02 May 2001

Comments

my grandfather HARRY HOLDEN fought in the first world war with the KOYLI in several battalions he was at the SOMME but never talked about his experiences, he was wounded and gassed. His brother said he had an horrific time according to his letters to him whilst serving on an Anzac cruiser.

Name:: Tim Whiteaway
Email:: ga98tew@ga98tew.eurobell.co.uk
Date:: 08 May 2001

Comments

Does anybody have any details on the following for late July 1918

MEDAILLE MILITARE Sergt. J. Housley 2/4th K.O.Y.L.I.

CROIX DE GUERRE 2nd Lieut. Rodgers, M.C. 2/4th K.O.Y.L.I.

CROIX DE GUERRE 2010012 Cpl. Dakin, 2/4th K.O.Y.L.I.

Also interested in UK KOYLI barracks etc, I have info for Prest St, Gateshead but what is it. Other places KOYLI trained at 1915-1917, Welbeck, Broomeheath??

Name:: mark dean simon
Email:: starwarsmsimon@hotmail.com
Date:: 08 May 2001

Comments

i would like to trace my fathers Army background, his name was Terance Simon, i think he served between 1960 to 1970. i am a serving member of the Coldstream Guards (Sergeant).. please contact me if you knew him

Name:: Don Rumbold
Email:: sue&don@netaccess.co.nz
Date:: 08 May 2001

Comments

Does anyone have any info on my father . he was in the K.O.Y.L.I. In between the two world wars I think . I think he was in India and invalided out of the army, He Died when I was young, and I am trying to find out awee bit about him and what he did. His Name was George Edward Rumbold people called Him Ted for short.

Name:: Steve Lawson
Email:: stef@lawson38.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 10 May 2001

Comments

My father Rob (Bob) Lawson served in India in 1945 and took part in the Delhi uprising. He died in October 2000 we are trying to compile a family pamphlet of his life, it would help if we knew something of his army life, he would only tell us what he wanted us to know, we know he served with Nevison from Durham, Chrystal from Gateshead, Waller from Durham, Shawmarsh from Bradford, Bennett from Bradford, we don't know what division he was in so any information would be rally helpful.

Name:: John F Thornley
Email:: jfpt@msn.com
Date:: 12 May 2001

Comments

This has been the best site on the 51st Foot I have a long service good conduct medal from my GF who was in 51st foot from 1852 to 1892. One of his children died in Fyzabad India in 1874. He married Margaret Carnet while in Castlebar about 1867.

Name:: Graham Reynolds
Email:: graham.reynolds@ntlworld.com
Date:: 18 May 2001

Comments

Hi I'm researching my family history and found this site very enlightening, my father served with the regiment for over 24 years, he always spoke with great pride and respect for the regiment. Regimental Sergeant major Don Reynolds was my father he served in Malaya, Aden Borneo and Germany to name just a few and im sure these were the happiest days of his life! it would be nice to hear from anyone who new my late father he is greatly missed and any photos or other information would be greatly received.

Name:: alan granby -gramps
Email:: alan@agranby.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 18 May 2001

Name:: Roy Tonge
Email:: Roy.Tonge@tesco.Net
Date:: 04 Jun 2001

Name:: alfred green "barra"
Email:: greens.millstones@btinternet.com
Date:: 06 Jun 2001

Comments

I served between 1939 and 1945. 16th platoon, D company, 1st battalion. Are there any of you out there? if so talk to me please

Name:: John Worsnop
Email:: john@g4bao.freeserve.co.ukl
Date:: 10 Jun 2001

Comments

I am the Grandson of Pte 21837 Henry "Harry" Worsnop, 6th Bn K.O.Y.L.I. He joined the 34th Machine Gun Corps where his number was 12741, serving from 1915 to the end of hostilities.

Name:: KEVIN BELL
Email:: kev.bell@btinternet.com
Date:: 15 Jun 2001

Comments

I thoroughly enjoyed your web site. My interest in the K.O.Y.L.I.'s is due to a family connection. My wife's uncle was in the Regiment during the Second World War. Unfortunately, he was killed on Saturday, 17th June, 1944 in Normandy. He is buried in Hottot-les-Bagues War Cemetery. I am trying to find out as much information about him as I can. Any info. / help on doing so would be really appreciated. Congratulations on a fantastic web site to make sure that we never forget all our heroes. IN MEMORY OF:- Private 4691635 JOHN SIDNEY SADLER 1/4th KINGS OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY

Name:: ken ezard
Email:: kezard72@aol.com
Date:: 17 Jun 2001

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Name:: Shirley Tebay
Email:: shirley.tebay@talk21.com
Date:: 21 Jun 2001

Comments

I am helping a cousin to edit a study of men killed in the First World War from our small Yorkshire - sorry Cumbrian town (Sedbergh) - there are several different regiments involved including a Henry James Clemmet who was attached to the Koylis. When the file is completed it will be handed over to the local history Society for future generations to study and to remember them. Thank you for your web site, these type of sites are making my work a lot easier, and although very harrowing at times - dealing with the casualties of WWI , much more interesting

Name:: Kevin Folan
Email:: kevin.folan@btinternet.com
Date:: 24 Jun 2001

Comments

Very interesting and informative. My mother's brother served during WW2 in the KOYLI 1/4th and was killed aged 19 on 25th June 1944. He is remembered at St. Manvieu War Cemetery in Cheux, Calvados. If anyone has any related information I'd be grateful to receive it.

Name:: mike orange
Email:: orangem@ic24.net
Date:: 25 Jun 2001

Comments

My granddad Arthur walker fought with this regiment in 1918 and received an M.M. I would like to find more information on this regiment and him for our family history if anyone could help please contact me

Name:: Peter Rollin
Email:: peter.rollin@ntlworld.com
Date:: 25 Jun 2001

Comments

Excellent site. My late father, John Rollin served in the 1/4 battalion through W.W. II, It is a pleasure to be able to get a potted history of the battalions activates during that time!

My father was wounded in action twice, the second time in the D-Day landings on Gold Beach.

Is there anywhere I can find more details of the 1/4 battalion

Peter Rollin

Name:: Arne Magnusson
Email:: knudbosfar@hotmail.com
Date:: 29 Jun 2001

Comments

Greetings from 14195288 Magnusson, volunteer from Denmark - KOYLI 1946, hence to KSLI 46 to 48.

Name:: Arne Magnusson
Email:: knudbosfar@hotmail.com
Date:: 29 Jun 2001

Comments

Greetings from 14195288 Magnusson, volunteer from Denmark - KOYLI 1946, hence to KSLI 46 to 48.

Would appreciate to hear from anyone who remembers me from my corps training in Berwick on Tweed

Name:: Bryan Roberts
Email:: broberts@wobbly44.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 02 Jul 2001

Comments

did you serve as a boy at Tuxford Plymouth or Oswestry? If so get in touch www.wobbly44.freeserve.co.uk

Name:: David Salmon
Email:: salmon consult@btconnect.com
Date:: 02 Jul 2001

Comments

My uncle ' Pte Harry Pitt Salmon' ( service no. 42281 ) enlisted in Stoke-on-Trent, originally with the North Staffs Regiment, but was transferred to 10th Battalion K.O.Y.L.I. He was killed on 9/4/1917, probably at the battle of Le Cateau as he is buried at Cojeul Military Cemetery. His commander was Capt. John Sheffield, who joined 30/5/16 in France. I have visited the graveyard and traced his steps through France with information from the war diary of the 10th. I visited Major Deeds at the Pontefract museum, who was most helpful, and photocopied the details from the diary of 1917 to his death. It was a very moving journey - culminating in the visit to his grave. I would be happy to send photos / information to anyone who would like details of this period of the K.O.Y.L.I. history. I enjoyed the web site immensely.

Name:: David Salmon
Email:: salmon consult@btconnect.com
Date:: 04 Jul 2001

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With regards to my comments of 2/ 7 /01, I made an error as it was at the battle for the village of St. Martin-sur-Cojeul and NOT Le Cateau. Sorry! The village was taken by the 30th Division on the 9 / 4 / 1917, lost in March 1918 and retaken in the following August. The British Cemetery there, where my Uncle is buried, was begun in Apri1 1917 and used by fighting units until the following October. It was severely damaged in later fighting.

I have photographs and full details of this area and the cemetery following my visit.

Name:: PAUL EDEN
Email:: PDDREDEN@bigpond.co.au
Date:: 05 Jul 2001

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I've just discovered my great-grandfather Joseph Carter was a pte in 2KOLYI and was killed in the Boer war sometime between 1901/02 do not know where or when. Although he and my great-grandmother Emily Eden were not married they did produce my grandfather Joseph Carter Eden. If there is any living relative of his please contact me as i would like to continue my research. many thanks...

Name:: Mick Bradley
Email:: micksignals2li@aol.com
Date:: 06 Jul 2001

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Name:: Tori Domaille
Email:: Satisfactori@home.com
Date:: 09 Jul 2001

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Name:: Leslie Wood
Email:: LTWood1950@aol.co.uk
Date:: 10 Jul 2001

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My father Edward Wood, from Sheffield, was in the KOYLI's during WW11. He escaped from a POW camp we think in Burma between 1939 and 1942. His army no. was 4690170. Are there any records of escapees during that time or does anyone have any information. Please e mail me.

Name:: Andy Metcalfe
Email:: veraandandrew@mye-mail.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12 Jul 2001

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Good site. I served with 'C'Coy 1/KOYLI in Kenya & Aden 1954-56

Name:: D.Lowe
Email:: davylowe@aol.com
Date:: 13 Jul 2001

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PTE. Dlowe. Died North Africa.2nd world war. My Grandfather. Just looking for any info on him.

Name:: Debra Smith
Email:: debphibud@optusnet.com
Date:: 15 Jul 2001

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Could anyone please tell me how I can find service records or any information regarding my Great Grandfather Private Percy BRADY of the 1st Bn. West Riding Regiment of Infantry. He served for 5 years 169 days. Service abroad was 3yrs. 340 days. Medals and Decorations "South African War". He joined on 9 August 1897 age 20 and was discharged due to being medically unfit 21 Jan 1903. Discharge confirmed in York. Parchment Certificate of Discharge of No. 5446.

I am enquiring from Australia and would really appreciate any help to find more information on his Service and Regiment. He was born about 1877 in Mile End, London, England. His marriage certificate in 1901 states his full name as Patrick Percival Cavanagh BRADY, son of Michael BRADY (deceased).

Hope to hear from someone regards the above.

Name:: Neil Walker
Email:: akebar@free2air.com.au
Date:: 17 Jul 2001

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My Uncle Harry Slater was a k.o.y.l.i. during ww2 from what i have read would most likely have been 1st battalion, he was awarded the B.E.M. but would never talk about it, how does one find any of his military history. most interesting site.

Name:: Andrew Redman
Email:: Andrew.Redman@btinternet.com
Date:: 20 Jul 2001

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Thank you for this site, I found it whilst researching what happened to to my great uncle Private Richard Nicholson Redman (age 21) 11492 who served with the 7th Bn. Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. It has been an interesting journey, and I would recommend anybody to continue if trying. I now know that he was killed on the evening of the 23rd August 1916 whilst trenching digging on the front line in front of Ginchy which was to be attacked the following day. He was killed along with Lt. W.G. Barnaby who was commanding A company during a heavy enemy bombardment. If anybody has any information about this action I would be very grateful to know and can be contacted at the e-mail address.

Name:: JR Swales
Email:: royswales@fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 25 Jul 2001

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My father John Patrick Swales served in the KOYLI during national service and was sent to Kenya during the Mao Mao rising. My grandfather served with the KOYLI prior to WW2 and served in India. I am extremely interested in finding out more about their service but alas both are now dead so regimental numbers etc are unknown to me. As an active reservist officer formally RMP PARA PROVOST I would dearly love to trace my family history with this Regiment.

Name:: Wally Reeve
Email:: reeve@inet.net.nz
Date:: 26 Jul 2001

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I served with the KOYLI in Malaya 1950/1951 and in Dortmund and Berlin until 1953 when I transferred to the MPSC and served until 1972.Any memories stirring. Very good web site.

Name:: John Pitt
Email:: Mr_j_pitt@hotmail.com
Date:: 30 Jul 2001

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I am trying to confirm my grandfathers war records. I know he lived in Hull and served in Burma and assume he was part of KOYLI. I have a photo of his company on board the Capetown Castle on Sept 3 1942, with 10 platoon b company. Can anyone confirm that this is the KOYLI?

Name:: Jean Peachman
Email:: peachman@telus.net
Date:: 02 Aug 2001

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My grandfather Leonard Morrill served during the Boer War. He lived and died in Hull, Yorkshire, and worked at Jackson's Bakery as a truck driver. I'd be interested if anyone has any information of him. I enjoyed reading through your guest book.

Name:: J Jones
Email:: Mr.J.K.Jones@Lineone.net
Date:: 03 Aug 2001

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I am trying to get service information on Pte Allen Chennell 12th Btn service no 12/890 killed in action on 13/04/18. Any advice on how to obtain this would be appreciated.

Name:: Julian Kirby
Email:: Juliankirby@hotmail.com
Date:: 06 Aug 2001

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I am currently researching about my relative Private John Hilton 2nd/4th Bn. who died aged 23 on Saturday, 20th July 1918. Any information that you would be able to forward me would be very welcome!

Thanks Your website provided an interesting and useful starting point.

Name:: Tom Morgan
Email:: t.morgan5@ntlworld.com
Date:: 07 Aug 2001

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The KOYLI Malaya Veterans assn

Next reunion Markham Main Social Club Church St Armthorpe South Yorks

Last Saturday in April 2002 K.O. 1100hrs All KOYLI Welcome For More Info 01206-524437 CEDE NULLIS Tom Morgan

Name:: David Yates
Email:: Dave@dyates88.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 07 Aug 2001

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An interesting and hopefully a helpful site. Private William Dixon, whose name appears on a memorial tablet in the Regimental Chapel in York Minster was the brother of my paternal grandmother. He died in India, how can I find out more???

Name:: Barrie E. Brooks
Email:: lakeshore@sprint.ca
Date:: 10 Aug 2001

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I am trying to find the history of my uncle, Capt. Joseph Battiland (formerly Battilana), M.M., M.C. and Bar, who I believe served in the KOYLI in 1914-1918. For the past 40 years I have been in possession of his miniature medals, and wish to know more about how he received them. Can anyone assist me.

Name:: Louise Baldock
Email:: louise@huddersfield48.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12 Aug 2001

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My Great Grandfather John William/Wilson Benn was apparently in KOYLI (according to my Grandmother). He married in Scarborough in 1903 at the age of 21 where his occupation is given as Lance Corporal, 5th Fusil. He had various children in various parts of the world, which means that I know he was stationed as follows

1903 and/or 1905 Dublin/Ireland 1908 Aldershot 1910 Wynberg, Africa 1922 Singapore

I don't know whether he moved around and changed regiments, but I think when he was in Singapore he was by this time in the Singapore Royal Engineers (Volunteers) Field Company

If any of these dates DO tie in with KOYLI and if the 5th Fusiliers might have a connection, do please let me know. He was born in Bradford, West Yorkshire and I think it unlikely that he joined the Northumberland Fusiliers. The Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment) is another possibility, but why would my Gran think he was in KOYLI if he was in the Princess' regiment. Any general help anyone can give me about timelines would be greatly appreciated. Regards Louise

Name:: Rex J Smith
Email:: rexos52@talk21.com
Date:: 12 Aug 2001

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I am trying to find which regiment my father served in during the 14-18 war. He was Oliver Smith, from Ashby de le Zouch, Leics. His d.o.b. June 30 1900. Thanks

Name:: Norman Wilson
Email:: wilsons@nf.aibn.com
Date:: 12 Aug 2001

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Please add the name of my uncle to the roll of honour: Private 14272808, Norman Armstrong Raine. Son of George Peart Raine and Margaret May Raine of Gateshead, Co. Durham, England. He died on Saturday 2nd September 1944 age 21. He is buried in the Coriano Ridge War Cemetery - VI, D, 11.

Name:: Allan .W. Smith
Email:: allan@rock.upnaway.com
Date:: 17 Aug 2001

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an interesting site indeed. one of my wife's relatives served in the K.O.Y.L.I. in the first world war ,sadly he did not survive the conflict. his name was Evan Davies of Newport Middlesbrough( service number 34883)my wife is researching her family tree &she came upon Evan. she has photo's of this young man&letter's that he sent home to his mother,& as I look at him resplendent in his uniform i can't help wondering what would have become of him. so it is that I thank the people who have made this site &to keep his memory alive .also my wife would like to hear from anyone who has had a relative whom also served in the regiment during Evan's time. I know that is unlikely, but it's a small world. thank you, Allan smith, Rockingham ,western Australia.

Name:: ALAN PEARSON
Email:: tagimusp@socal.rr.com
Date:: 21 Aug 2001

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New to the web. I served in the k.o.y.l.i in 1956.We served in Cyprus. My platoon was the m.m.g. Anyone else out there?

Name:: June Madison
Email:: junemadi@lineone.net
Date:: 25 Aug 2001

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My great uncle served with the KOYLI he was killed 17 Dec 1917. He is remembered on the Tyne Cot memorial in Ypres. Is there any way I can get any further info about him. I have his ser no and address at the time of his death. Does the regiment keep records of that time and of the serving members? I am going to Ypres in October, it would be nice to find out more about my uncle. June Madison

Name:: Andy Metcalfe
Email:: veraandandrew@mye-mail.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 30 Aug 2001

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very good site

Name:: ALAN PEARSON
Email:: tagimusp@socal.rr.com
Date:: 02 Sep 2001

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Name:: Valerie Cope
Email:: val.cope@ntlworld.com
Date:: 06 Sep 2001

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My father Norman William Clark was in the K.O.Y.L.I all through WW2. He served in India, Italy, Anzio Beachhead and many more. He was posted to Minden, Germany in 1946 where my mother Beatrice, sister Lorraine and i joined him (one of the first British families to do this) He left the K.O.Y.L.I IN 1953 and returned to England (Middlesbrough)

It would be nice if anybody who was there at the same time could get in touch.

Name:: Justin Measures
Email:: justinrhys72@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 14 Sep 2001

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Hi, Excellent pages, a very good read! I am doing a little research on my Great Grandfather in preparation for a visit to the Somme with my Grandfather and Father. Great granddad was 'fortunate' enough to suffer a Blighty wound on the first day of the Somme. The only information that I have is that he was in the KOYLI. I have managed to narrow their area of ops to the abortive attack on Beaumont Hamel or thereabouts, but short of going to the Public Records Office (difficult as I live in Brussels) I don't see any other way of finding any info. I have no idea of his Battalion number. just his name. B. Measures. Probably either a Terra or a Kitchener lad. Does the association have access to the casualty lists? Order of battle? Any help would be massively appreciated All the best Justin

Name:: Michael Jorden
Email:: majorden@yahoo.com
Date:: 16 Sep 2001

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My Grandfather, George Richard Jorden served in the K.O.Y.L.I. around 1885 to 1889. In 1886 he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during an action in INGYAUK (The History of the K.O.Y.L.I. Page 402). I believe that INGYAUK is in Afghanistan and in view of the current interest in this country I would like to find more information about this expedition. Can anyone help?

Name:: hill Michael
Email:: mike@hilmike.karoo.co.uk
Date:: 18 Sep 2001

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Name:: G.Mickleboro
Email:: cell@ministryofsound.net
Date:: 20 Sep 2001

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Thanks for this great website My main interest is the 5th Bn KOLYI WW1, I am looking for people with the same interest to maybe share information photos etc Thank you

Name:: Gary
Email:: cell@ministryofsound.net
Date:: 21 Sep 2001

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I'm researching my family history and found this site very interesting and Helpful, My main interest is the 5th Bn Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry WW1 and looking for people with the same interest to share Information, photos etc in this battalion

Best Regards Gary Mickleboro

Name:: Milton Starkey
Email:: Milstar@bigpond.com
Date:: 28 Sep 2001

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Served in 1/KOYLI from 63-66.Malaya,Borneo and Aden. I was in 2 platoon A COY. Joe Davis was CSM and Lt. St. Claire Ford was my first platoon commander. Sid Buttrell was company CO. I remember Arnie Fothergill and the Deeds twins (Tweedle Dum & Tweedle Dee, No slur intended, They were just identical twins and that was the logical nickname given) The name Stan Green Rings a bell but I can't put a face to it.

Name:: demseb@webtv.net
Email:: Donald A Melcolm
Date:: 28 Sep 2001

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I was checking to see if I could find a list of names. I think My father was in the 51st or 105 battalion. His name was Douglas Arthur Malcolm. His father may have been in the British Army in England or Bermuda. I know there was a George Alexander Malcolm in the military. Trying to make a connection. Thanks Donald Alfred Melcolm

Name:: mick Bradley
Email:: micksignals2li@aol.com
Date:: 29 Sep 2001

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great way to get in touch with some of your old mates, so if there is any out there do get in touch...

Name:: MICHAEL LEWIS
Email:: LEWISM321
Date:: 29 Sep 2001

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Name:: John Halldor Gudmundsson
Email:: mvera@isl.is
Date:: 29 Sep 2001

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I live in Seydisfjord East-Iceland and heard that KOYLI army troops were here during World War II. A colleague of mine told me, and he got to know some soldiers at the time (he is born 1930). It also is interesting for you to know that the British tanker El Grillo, sunken by Germans during the war in the fjord has this month finally been cleaned of oil that has polluted the sea here during warm summers the last 55 years. Not only am I interested in the war time history, but also got more interested in KOYLI because that is the part of England my favourite football club comes from Leeds United. My best regards. Jon Halldor Gudmundsson, Mulavegi 7, 710 Seydisfjord, Iceland.

Name:: mosley
Email:: LUCINDA@chip57.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 04 Oct 2001

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My Father Joseph Mosley served with the 1st Bn KOYLI, when he was serving in Iran 1942? is friend Pvt Kayter (sounds like) Carter? shot the cook sgt dead.( a sgt Hudson), my father would like to know what happened to "kayter" My father is now 82yrs

Name:: mosley
Email:: LUCINDA@chip57.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 06 Oct 2001

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My father ex Cpl Joseph Mosley served with the 1st Bn KOYLI 1939-45 while serving in Iran is friend Pvt Kayter? shot the cook sgt dead(a sgt Hudson) because he would not give him a cup of tea, what my father would like to know what happened to Pvt Kayter I hope you can be of help

Name:: G Claughton
Email:: jclaughton@madasafish.com
Date:: 09 Oct 2001

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Interesting sit I am researching my wife's uncle, we have visited his grave from information at Commonwealth War graves Commission site, but would like to know where the 1st Battalion was on 17th Oct 1918 the day he was killed

Name:: Paul Cree
Email:: paul.cree@epa.state.oh.us
Date:: 10 Oct 2001

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My Grandfather served in the KOYLI in WW1 and later with the Durham Light Infantry. He passed away several years ago and had left me a set of books on WW1 and had inserted handwritten notes saying where he had been. I'm not sure at that point if he was in the KOYLI or the DLI. Can anyone help me find any records that are printable? Discharge papers or the like? Thanks in advance.

Name:: Ewen Coull
Email:: claptout@pacific.net.au
Date:: 10 Oct 2001

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A very interesting site, and the guest book is a great idea, I was in Cyprus 1957, and Germany in 1958, demobbed from Strensall in Feb 0f 1959. I was in the Battalion Orderly Office, took over from Sgt. Ken Hartley when we were in Germany. Now reside in Australia, and retired in Queensland. Ewen Coull.

Name:: ewen coull
Email:: claptout@pacific.net.au
Date:: 10 Oct 2001

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An excellent site, thank you. I served in Cyprus in 1957 and Germany 1958. Demobbed from Strensall in Feb 1959.

Name:: Paul Cree
Email:: paul.cree@epa.state.oh.us
Date:: 10 Oct 2001

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My Grandfather, Ralph Nellist, served in the KOYLI and later the Durham Light Infantry in WW1. I am trying to find any additional information I can regarding his time in the KOYLI including official records that I may be able to get copies of. Can anyone suggest a way to find this information? I don't know what information is out there, or how to get hold of it.

2000

Date:: 10 Oct 1998

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mailto:christopher.kendall@virgin.net

My granddad, Herbert Smith, was a KOYLI after transferring from the East Riding Yeomanry. He was at Passchendaele. At some point he was gassed and returned home

Date:: 16 Oct 1998

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Thank you. An excellent site. My brother is the Regimental Secretary at Pontefract and knowing I was on the internet asked me to find out if there was a web site with a shopping list of militaria available from The Light Infantry Office Yorkshire. Hence my finding this site. I would echo John Evans's comment that 8LI unfortunately is no more having become the KOYYLI. However, more radical (an unfortunate Blairism) changes are on the way which will require a major update of this site. Christopher Deedes ( Lt Col retd ) late 1/KOYLI, 2LI, 1LI (2i/c), 8LI ( First CO ) mailto:christophergdeedes@btinternet.com

Date:: 01 Nov 1998

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Very well presented. My father, Frank Woolley, served in the KOYLI during the first World War. He was gassed somewhere in France but I know very little about his service. michael.woolley@ties.itu.int

Date:: 02 Nov 1998

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I am trying to find information on my grandfather George William Martin killed in action Cambrai 1917 who served with the 5th btn KOYLI's. Your web page provides me with hope that I may obtain this info . My E-mail address is geoffrey.martin@husky-oil.com Thanking you in advance, Geoff Martin- Calgary Canada

Date:: 05 Nov 1998

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My Grandfather was George Benjamin Wall an RSM in the KOYLIS until he was KIA in 1917 (I think). My mother was born only two weeks before war broke out in 1914 and George only saw her for a very brief period before he departed for war. As a result my mother knows very little about him or his career. Is there someone that can give me any help or advice on where to start. My email address is rrichard@networkten.com.au

Date:: 09 Nov 1998

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Thank you for creating this site. My grandfather was Sgt Walter Hidon of the 10th Battalion. He was gassed during the war but survived till the end. He was awarded the MM with oak leaf but I do not have the citation stating why, although it was between 25 April and 2nd May 1917. If any one can help me find details my email address is 113350.3113@compuserve.com . Thank you

Date:: 10 Nov 1998

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My Great-Uncle Frank Halstead served with the 12btn KOYLI in the First World War. He died from his wounds on 3 July 1916. Your site has helped me add more information to his story. Dawn Halstead d.halstead@hud.ac.uk

Date:: 13 Nov 1998

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It is very nice to find your site. My g/grandfather Pte John Stratton, 44114, from Marden, Wilts, served with the 6th Bn. KOYLI and was killed on 13 Oct 1917 during the 3rd Battle of Ypres. I know very little more than this and would like to know more about his mil service. Jim Fuller. jim_fuller@bigfoot.com

Date:: 22 Nov 1998

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Interesting web site. Was curious if any Johnson's served from Yorkshire or Lancashire, thanks Bill Johnson wjohn767@together.net

Date:: 02 Dec 1998

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Still a good site for exmembers to visit. Change of email address. Now Myth@seven18.freeserve.co.uk

Terry Middleton

Date:: 06 Dec 1998

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Searching for any information on my GreatGrandfather James Kersley Joined the 51st in 1866 and ended his service as RSM of the Depot Pontefract in 1899 Awarded the MSM and medals for Afganistan and Burma. tkersley@easynet.co.uk

Date:: 07 Dec 1998

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Informative site. My Great Uncle Sam Broadbent served with the 8th Bat'n during the First World War and was killed at Cambrai in September 1918. I inherited the bronze plaque presented to his parents after the War and would dearly like to find out more about the battle in which he lost his life. Despite having 'trawled' through many books about the First World War I can find no informative information about the KOYLI role at Cambrai. If anyone can point me in the right direction It would be appreciated.

Do Regimental historical records exist anywhere? and are they available to the public?

My E-Mail is peter.broadbent@fbmuk.com

Date:: 18 Dec 1998

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The web-site is good and provides a link between current and former members of the KOYLI. I am presently researching the military history of my grandfather, 7998 Cpl (later RSM) Frederick Thomas ROW(E), who served with the 6Bn and was wounded on 17 November 1914 near Lille during the retreat from Mons. He later returned to France and won the Military Medal, although the citation has been lost. If anyone either knows of Fred ROW(E), or can shed any light on where the KOYLIs fought during WWI, I would appreciate their contact. wcheesem@email.dot.gov.au

Date:: 29 Dec 1998

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My grandfather was Sgt Tom Packard, No 6581 1st Battalion KOYLI. He died 16th May 1920 in Quetta, of malaria and pneumonia, on the North West Frontier, Third Afghan War. Could anybody give me information about what the regiment did there? I'd be very grateful. My e-mail address is hamson.chmielewski@virgin.net

Date:: 30 Dec 1998

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Nice job on your site. My son Seamus and I really enjoyed visiting. Best of Luck for continued success. Bob & Seamus Stimpson, Madison Connecticut USA rstimpy@worldnet.att.net

Date:: 05 Jan 1999

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My great-grandfather (Harry Moorhouse DSO.TD.Chevalier de Legion D'Honneur) died at Pachenndale in 1917,but we cannot find any memorial to him. Can any one help? R. Forrester, The Old Rectory, Easkey, Co. Sligo, ROI. adlib@tinet.ie

Date:: 16 Jan 1999

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Very useful site. I am puzzled why the Battle of Loos Sept 1915 is not listed in the listings. My uncle Sgt Wm E Ratcliffe 9th Batt. KOYLI died of Wounds received 26th Sept 1915. Batt War diary (PRO Kew) records 256 casualties in one attack. You will know that the debacle was to directly result in the removal of the Army commander French, and his replacement by Haigh. Doug Raybould D.E.R@btinternet.com

Date:: 16 Jan 1999

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My stepfather Patrick A.O. McGrath MC TD and bar was a territorial serving with the first battalion. He is now dead (with a white rose on his gravestone), but I remember many of his stories told to me as a boy when he returned home. (My Mother married him about 1949, my own father having been killed in 1941)

He was in the Maginot Line when war broke out and he described being in this underground fortress where if you wanted to throw a grenade at someone outside you had to put the grenade into a machine and pull the plug like flushing the loo and it would toss the grenade outside. He was then withdrawn and sent to Norway which he described as the most terrible shock. The battalion came up against a Hermann Goering Division with all the latest guns and they had a terrible time. He never forgot going back to find the colonel EEE Cass known as Copper who came forward to inspect the fighting. Bullets were everywhere and they found a man cowering in a hole. "What are you doing" asked the Copper "get up and shoot" so the man lifted his head which was promptly shot off. There was a horrid incident when the train driver, a quisling, decided to drive off, and they were relying on this to retreat towards Trondheim. They lost all their kit and he had the greatest difficulty waking the men and keeping them together, as they were so tired they passed out. He was recommended for an MC in the retreat, but as I understand it very few medals were given at that time. There was an amusing incident in Trondheim where a Royal Naval vessel appeared out of the mist with the Germans pouring fire on the retreating troops. No sooner was she was alongside than she reversed out again to the horror of the British Troops who thought the Navy were chickening out. Not a bit of it; the Captain was not satisfied with their approach and decided to do it again.

They then went training in Yorkshire and Ireland and he managed to ride into a road block smashing the right side of his skull, being left for dead. Later on his return he had to find some men out night training and never doing anything by halves, when he found a ditch he went back and took a run at it. 20 seconds later he realised he must have jumped over a cliff; he had multiple fractures of his legs.

They sailed from Liverpool and went to Madagascar where the local situation was stabilised without a shot being fired. Nothing much happened in India, but on the Persian border they liaised with the Russians as their purpose was to stop the Germans getting to the oilfields. He said that they felt rather ridiculous as there were hardly any British -1 Division whereas the Russians had more like 20 Divisions. More training in Palestine and on the Suez Canal where they put up wires and made the men walk across, high in the sky.

He wanted to be first ashore into Europe and was poised to lead the charge when his landing craft arrived in Sicily. Unfortunately he fell flat on his face and his D Company ran over him, his real complaint was that his bottle of scotch got broken.

He got his MC on the slopes of Etna when they once again ran into the Hermann Goering Brigade and he was determined to settle some old scores. He took out a machine gun nest with grenades. Fighting up the East side of Italy was clearly poisonous and I think he got hit by shrapnel as it made a hole in the other side of his skull.

He was then pulled out and sent to Staff College and ended the war as Brigade Major Gibraltar.

His brother Noel McGrath, who hooked for Ireland was in another battalion in the Regiment and was badly burned in Iceland.

Their Father, Sir Charles McGrath KB was an honorary Colonel; I found a letter from Colonel Deedes to Sir Charles quite recently and gave it to my half brother.

If any of this is of use to you feel free to use it.

Piers Phipps pachp@globalnet.co.uk

Date:: 19 Jan 1999

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I have a picture of my ggfather's brother Harvey Greaves in his uniform in 1915. Says 3rd Bat KOYLI Machine Gunner. I am trying to find out more info for our family tree. Thanks, Karen Greaves kgreaves@tcc.on.ca

Date:: 26 Jan 1999

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My great-uncle Private Lawrence Mountcastle served in the 7th battalion and died on 27th September 1916. There's a grave or memorial panel at the Thiepval Memorial. I know so very little about him; is there any way I can find out more about his service? Thank you in advance for any help. Caroline Bowden - Montreal, Canada caroline@griffintown.com

Date:: 20 Sep 1998

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I enjoyed your time line section and the Boer War credits. Ken Hallock, mailto:curator@micron.net

Date:: 09 Sep 1998

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Nice to see the KOYLI page. My 2nd Cousin, twice removed, Sgt Sydney Frank Dover served in the KOYLI from 1915 until he was killed in action in October 1918.

Tony Dover mailto:a.w.d@btinternet.com

Date:: 21 Aug 1998

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I'm surprised that 8LI is still shown as being in existence as it has been the KOYYLI for some time now.

Nice to see the KOYLI alive and kicking on the internet. John Evans (major) 4/KOYLI, 5LI, 8LI mailto:johnregevans@mcmail.com

Date:: 15 Aug 1998

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As an Ex serving member of the regiment, it is nice to see a site dedicated to the regiment, alone. Both my brother-in-law and I, he also served in the regiment, went to this years Minden Day Celebration In Barnsley and thanks to the total effort of the Barnsley and local branches we had a good time. If any one in the regiment remembers Myself, Terry Middleton or Bryn Smith(33) drop me an email please

Terry Middleton: mailto:Myth@lineone.net

Date:: 22 Jul 1998

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Been looking for information on the KOYLI as my old regiment has an association with the Regiment. In fact, we celebrated Minden Day as part of our association

Date:: 11 Jul 1998

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Good to read through your page. My Grandfather was awarded the DCM in August 1918. He was Co Sgt Maj (acting) 2/4 Btn KOYLI. He Survived the war despite being wounded twice.

mailto:richard@byrom.demon.co.uk

Name:: Eric Burley Ward
Email:: acentre@equality.leeds.gov.uk
Date:: 18 Feb 1999

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Regimental Number: 4694282 2nd 4th Battalion Carrier Platoon. Posted to RAOC 1941 Served Far East Returned 1947 End of Service 1960 Now Living in Leeds

Name:: D.J.Fox
Email:: 113136.1022@compuserve.com
Date:: 20 Feb 1999

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My father served in the 2nd 4th KOYLI during world war 1 His name was Captain Clifford Fox.

Name:: Phil Kemp
Email:: ccci@netserv.net.au
Date:: 21 Feb 1999

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My family has a lost relative by the name of George Arnold Kemp, from which we have a letter from Secretary of War Winston Churchill, two medals, a photo and a sword. The letter from Churchill said that Lieutenant GA Kemp was distinguished in a letter from his commanding officer and that he served in the King's African Rifles, and that he had died. Searching the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site has placed Lieutenant GA Kemp at Dar Es Salam War cemetery in Tanzania, and that he had served with the 3rd/3rd King's African Rifles, KOYLI, however this site makes no mention of the existence of the King's African Rifles. Is the CWGC correct?

Name:: george parkinson
Email:: indypark@blackpool.net
Date:: 26 Feb 1999

Comments

I am trying to contact an old friend JOHN EMMS who served in the Defence Attaches Office at the British Embassy in Khartoum, where my wife, Pauline was secretary to the Defence Attaché. We lost touch after he was posted back to the UK, despite visiting his last address in Strensall. John was a WOII at the time, but we seem to think he was promoted later.

Name:: Cyril Cunningham
Email:: cyril@chariot.net.au
Date:: 05 Mar 1999

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My Father Willie Cunningham served in The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in the first World War. He served at The Battle of Ypres, and Mons. He was medically discharged due to being gassed and wounded three times. Also my Great Grandfather was in the 14th of foot in the 1800`s. I have been told this regiment is now KOYLIS. Cyril Cunningham

Name:: Gordon Hutchesson
Email:: Hutchesson@yahoo.com
Date:: 06 Mar 1999

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My father was in the 1st & 5th bat during the first war. I am interested in this period.

Name:: David Braham
Email:: D. Braham@LMU.AC.UK
Date:: 16 Mar 1999

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My Grandfather , Charles Braham was in the KOYLIs and served through 1918 with the 9th Battn. I would like to find out more about where exactly the KOYLIs were in action in 1918 and the 9th in particular.

Name:: Annie Wattam
Email:: aw2801@aol.com
Date:: 29 Mar 1999

Comments

Hi !!

Been searching for ages for KOYLI info for a pal who's researching his Granddad's WW1 activities. Used tons of search engines but found you using "Ask jeeves" best info I've found yet, my pal will be well pleased !!

Keep up the good work - nice looking Website !!

Name:: Richard Breese
Email:: rab@mrdo.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 30 Mar 1999

Comments

Good to find your site - keep up the good work. I'm trying to find out more about the circumstances of a relative's death in WWI. He was in 1/4 KOYLI and was killed on 7/7/1916 and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial. This site is the first reference I've found to the 1/4 - none of the books I have about the Somme mention them. Can anybody tell me where they were fighting on 7/7/1916?

Name:: Kevin Scarth
Email:: jksdelver@lineone.net
Date:: 03 Apr 1999

Comments

Researching the death of Private 33123 Scarth A 23/24 August 1917 at Stirling Castle/ Inverness Copse

Name:: Kevin Scarth
Email:: jksdelver@lineone.net
Date:: 03 Apr 1999

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Researching the death of Private 33123 Scarth A 23/24 August 1917 at Stirling Castle/ Inverness Copse

Name:: 22326804 Pte A. Young (1950-1953)
Email:: spennymoor@pacificcoast.net
Date:: 04 Apr 1999

Comments

Served in Malaya with The 1ST Bn K.O.Y.L.I, Minden Barracks, Penang, Malaya. Demobilised from Strensall Barracks, 1953.

Name:: Kerry
Email:: lawles@dmn.com.au
Date:: 05 Apr 1999

Comments

Just trying to find out where my g.g.grandfather served I know he listed in 1838 went to Van Diemens land in 1840 then to Perth in 1846 and then on to India. sent back to England and then became a Pensioner Guard in western Australia his name was John Nicholls and he served with the 51st foot

Name:: Richard Hoare
Email:: hoare@cwcom.net
Date:: 07 Apr 1999

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Many thanks for your site. I found it very interesting as my father [Pvte J. Hoare 14658843] served with the 1st and 2nd Battalions from 1943 to 1947. He is still alive and well and enjoyed looking at the site.

Name:: Nick Hampson
Email:: nichampson@aol.com
Date:: 25 Apr 1999

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Grandson of Lt. J G Hurst, wounded 20/11/17.

I'm trying to confirm where the the regiment was serving at the time.

Name:: ASHLEY
Email:: 1993175@BROCKHILL.KENT.SCH.UK
Date:: 26 Apr 1999

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I THINK THAT THIS IS A GOOD SITE AS I AM PART OF A RE-ENACTMENT GROUP (N-A) WE RE ENACTED THE CINQUE PORTS VOLUNTEERS IN ALL THE CINQUE PORT TOWNS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFO ON THEM PLEASE SEND IT TO ME.

Name:: jeffrey powell
Email:: jeffrey.powell@diamond.co.uk
Date:: 04 May 1999

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My great uncle 12159 Pte Charles Poppleton of Hunslet Leeds died of wounds in France 17th Oct 1916.aged 33. very" moving" web site great that they are remembered.

Name:: Tom Morgan
Email:: tom.morgan1@virgin.net
Date:: 05 May 1999

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I served 1948/1953 1st battalion in Malaya and Germany I started KOYLI Malaya Veterans Assn in 1989 .Now have 500 names of ex/Koyli and we meet once a year in Doncaster Next month 29 members and Ladies are off to Malaysia and whilst there will attend memorial services for our comrades laid to rest .

Great Web Site

Name:: Tom Morgan
Email:: tom.morgan1@virgin.net
Date:: 05 May 1999

Comments

If you need information vis KOYLI Malaya Veterans association email me,500 on nominal roll,

JOIN US

Name:: Lorraine Walker
Email:: bruce_lorraine@one.net.au
Date:: 10 May 1999

Comments

Hi, I am trying to find out any info on my Great grandfather James Henry Lee [known as Harry] born 1874 who was in the Boer war I think in Leeds rifles and I have found him listed in the Leeds absent voters list as; 8220LN Lee James H number 25819 Pte 3rd KOYLI would the last number be his service number? could anyone having any info please send it to me one my email address. Thank you.

Name:: Simon Archer
Email:: archers@cgc.ns.ca
Date:: 11 May 1999

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I would like anyone's assistance with some family history. I have a lovely colour painting of my great - grandfather, Edward Sparks. This was done around 1898 and I believe he was a bandsman with the KOYLI, possibly serving in Ireland? Any help or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Name:: Peter Lawson Sissons
Email:: PLS@globalmail.net
Date:: 13 May 1999

Name:: neil walker
Email:: sparrowsnest@ozemail.com.au
Date:: 13 May 1999

Comments

through my uncles involvement have always wanted to find out more about KOYL`s

Name:: Tony Marsden
Email:: marsdefam@xtra.co.nz
Date:: 14 May 1999

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Looking to find details of my Grandfather who was killed WW1 16502 Sgt Oriel Marsden. Any assistance would be appreciated. It is a bit more difficult to get info from NZ Good site.

Name:: JOHN PIDGLEY
Email:: JOHN@PIDGLEY.POWERNET.CO.UK
Date:: 16 May 1999

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I am writing on behalf of my father, Private Arthur Pidgley (22011025), he served with the K.O.Y.L.I, in Malaya from Sept. 1948 until Oct. 1949. If anyone remembers serving with him, we would be happy to hear from them!. Great site, very interesting!!!!

Name:: Norman Bromley
Email:: norman.bromley@virgin.net
Date:: 25 May 1999

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My Dad served with the KOYLI in France and also in Egypt I believe. Do you please have records of soldiers in the Regiment during the First World War I am tracing family history and can go back to the 17 hundreds. Thanks in anticipation Norman Bromley (Son)

Name:: Andrew Plant
Email:: andyplant@lineone.net
Date:: 27 May 1999

Comments

My great-grandfather Cpl Ralph Plant served in KOYLI 2nd Batt in WW1, and died at Ypres in April 1915. My Grandfather, Ralph's son Wilfred George Plant, was sent to the Duke of York's Military School at Dover, and when he left, enlisted in KOYLI himself. I was incredibly happy to find this site as I have a feeling it will help greatly in family research I am conducting. Keep up the good work!

Name:: Andrew Vollans
Email:: andrew.vollans@net.ntl.com
Date:: 04 Jun 1999

Comments

Brilliant site. My grandfather, 12/1537 Pte Harold Vollans MM, served with the 12th, 13th and 1st battalions, from June 1915. He first went overseas just after he was married in January 1916, as a signaller with the 1st Bn. He was one of those members of the 1st bn who were moved from Salonika in 1918 and sent into the 50th(Northumbrian) Division. He was awarded the MM for an action fought at Dourlers, just three days before the end of the war. He and a fellow signaller, called Joe Dyson, volunteered to lay telephone wires under a very heavy bombardment. He never spoke much about his service, and I have been spending many hours trying to learn what I could from various sources. As a kid during the 1970's I was a frequent visitor to the regimental museum, spending all my free time there. I found good friends in Lt Col. Pope, the then curator, and the museum attendant ex-RSM Tom Jackson. Keep up the good work.

Name:: Albert Cooper
Email:: albert.cooper@btinternet.com
Date:: 09 Jun 1999

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Nephew of Gilbert Riley Cooper, of 65, Brinkman Street, Barnsley South Yorkshire, who served in world war 2 My uncle was very proud to have served in the K.O.Y.L.I. Regiment, and met his wife Dorothy Patten, while serving during the war. He was a barber by trade, and died in Burnham on Crouch Essex, where he met my Aunt. He was the middle of three brothers. My father Charles Harry Cooper, was youngest, and served in the Royal Navy D.E.M.S. in world war 2

Name:: Betty Higginbottom
Email:: b.higginbottom@virgin.net
Date:: 11 Jun 1999

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Very pleased to visit this site. My ex Husband was K.O.Y.L.I, we were in Berlin 1968/9 and then Colchester. Was there for the Amalgamation. Very sorry to see the Old name changed! Anyone remember me? My name then was Betty Radley.

Name:: Mark Chilvers
Email:: bostos@earthlink.net
Date:: 23 Jun 1999

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Looking for any info on 51249 PTE. N Errington K.O.Y.L.I. I am a Brit living in Chicago and I have this chaps medal. By the way great site.

Name:: Caroline Bowden
Email:: caroline@griffintown.com
Date:: 26 Jun 1999

Comments

Very interesting web site. I am trying to uncover details about the service record of a great-uncle who served with the 7th Battalion during the First World War. I believe he may have died at the Battle of Morval. Is there a way of getting in touch with the regiment to learn more?

Name:: bill whitworth
Email:: militarymailbox@freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 29 Jun 1999

Comments

most interesting web page ,,, my own interests are British line regts 1660 thru 1899

Name:: Robert Young
Email:: roberty@tassie.net.au
Date:: 06 Jul 1999

Comments

Great sight mike & very interesting

Name:: Brian Marshall
Email:: marshall@rivernet.com.au
Date:: 13 Jul 1999

Comments

VERY INTERESTING SITE. I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MY FATHER WHO FOUGHT WITH THE KOYLI 1914 1918. HAROLD MARSHALL OF HULL RAN AWAY FROM HOME AND A DOZEN OR SO BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND JOINED UP AT THE AGE OF 16. OTHER THAN THAT WE KNOW VERY LITTLE. HE WAS PAID A PENNY A DAY EXTRA TO BE A SNIPER. HE WAS INJURED AND CAPTURED AROUND 1916 AND SPENT THE REST OF THE WAR IN RUSSIA WORKING ON A FARM. HE NEVER TALKED MUCH ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCES AND DIED IN 1985 AT THE AGE OF 87. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHICH BATTLES HE MAY HAVE BEEN IN OR HIS RELATIVES FROM HULL WE WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED TO HEAR. THANKS IN ADVANCE

BRIAN MARSHALL

Name:: Pauline de Viana
Email:: jpdeviana@bigpond.com
Date:: 19 Jul 1999

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My grandfather Albert Prosser 3183 1/5 K.O.Y.L.I died in Woburn Military Hospital 3 Aug 1916 as a result of injuries received in the battle of the Somme. He was one of the few privates treated there I believe. He was buried in his hometown, Grimethorpe, nr Barnsley, Yorkshire and according to family accounts given a hero's funeral as so few soldiers were buried in their hometown. I am trying to find out more about his war record, but his official war records were destroyed in WW2. Does anyone out there know anything about him or his regiment ? battalion? Are there any obituaries in the Barnsley newspapers of the time?

Name:: Shirley Jones
Email:: shirley.j@barclays.net
Date:: 05 Aug 1999

Name:: Guy Aston
Email:: guido@cwcom.net
Date:: 18 Aug 1999

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One of my great uncles was a KOYLI officer. An eggcup emblazoned with the crest of Arras and a silver cigarette box carrying the KOYLI crest and "Dainville 1916" have been passed on to me. Just visited both places and I am keen to know more. I am starting with a blank piece of paper as my interest up until now has been WW2; my father was an officer in the Glider Pilot Regiment. I have just discovered the KOYLI museum in Doncaster where I now live!!

Name:: Errol Albert Phillips
Email:: enl@speedlink.com.au
Date:: 20 Aug 1999

Comments

I have just found your URL, I like what I see.

Name:: Errol Albert Phillips
Email:: enl@speedlink.com.au
Date:: 20 Aug 1999

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My father served in the K.O.Y.L.I. in India prior to WW 2. My main interest in this site is to try and make contact with any relatives I may have in Yorkshire.

Name:: David Ripley
Email:: davidripley@netlineuk.net
Date:: 22 Aug 1999

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I am researching my Family History have been told there were 6 Generations of Ripleys in the KOYLI I know Arthur William Ripley 4265 was a Colour Sergeant in 1907. he won the 2nd Batt Sergeants 500yd Shooting contest. I have the cup he won. I believe he was a Captain in WW1 and retired as A Lt Colonel in the thirties. His son Alec Charles Smallbrook Ripley also served but I have no details. Any info on earlier Ripleys gratefully received Thanks in Advance

Name:: Tom Morgan
Email:: tom.morgan1@virgin.net
Date:: 23 Aug 1999

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I am interested in setting up a site with a potted history of the KOYLIs role in the "Emergency" Campaign in Malaya 1948/1951 and would appreciate any help from the compilers of this site with a view attaching the site to this one Any Offers ?

Name:: Ralph Beaumont
Date:: 24 Aug 1999

Name:: Tim MARTIN
Email:: timmartin@btinternet.com
Date:: 24 Aug 1999

Comments

My father served in the KOYLI 1944-1946

Name:: Jackie Watts
Email:: jackie@adcock28.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 18 Sep 1999

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I had a great uncle, George Henry Chamberlain, who was in this regiment and was killed in action in 1914.

Name:: Cynthia Dickey
Email:: cedickey@ihug.co.nz
Date:: 18 Sep 1999

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Just browsing the web and discovered you site. My interest is my grandfather Robert john Middleton who was a private 2nd Battalion ROYLJ. ? We believe the transcription may be incorrect and it has been suggested I try KOYLI. He did service in Belfast and Limerick abt 1901 plus. Any info or person interested in contacting me ? Many thanks Cynthia Dickey

Name:: Julie Shepherd
Email:: kellie@iinet.net.au
Date:: 19 Sep 1999

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Our ggg-grandfather Sergeant John SHEPHERD served in the 51st regiment in Australia, 1839-1846. Then went on to Bengal. I have some Western Australian information should anyone be interested - Can anyone help with Bengal, India? His son John SHEPHERD also served in the 51st for 21 years. Regards Julie

Name:: David Speight
Email:: Amber@mist68. freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 22 Sep 1999

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Does anyone know where L/cpl Keith Hutton can be contacted, we served together in 2 LI. Some of you may have missed that SGT Conrad Foott Passed away this year I'm sure all that knew him will miss this fine man and a good pal.

Name:: Russell Mehan
Email:: rmehan@bigpond.com.au
Date:: 22 Sep 1999

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I am involved with the Military Historical Society of Australia [WA Branch] and we have a number of Boer War historians interested in the KOYLI in their Boer War Service. We are trying to obtain any photos [copies] of a KOYLI OR's from the Boer War. If anybody can assist please contact. Thanks

Name:: Graham Mercer
Email:: mercer@raha.com
Date:: 24 Sep 1999

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My father, despite being a Lancastrian!, served with the KOYLIs in India and Burma during the Second World War. I am very interested in the regimental records of that time and place, and would like to know more. So for me your web site is particularly useful - congratulations!

Name:: Moya Presland
Email:: House.Raven@virgin.net
Date:: 24 Sep 1999

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My Granddad was a 'Koyli' he was injured at The Somme he was only 17 years old at the time. He was Left for dead for 3 days, because it was thought he wouldn't live, amazingly he held on and was later transferred to Osbourne House on the Isle of white. Unfortunately his father and only brother died. His name was Herbert Leslie Dunkley-Mutton. I do not know what battalion he was with, but I am searching. My Granddad was a very special person, and even though he suffered the after affects of the Somme which affected both his emotional and physical health he lived until 1982. Because it was very difficult for him to discuss the horrors of the war. I am now 35 and researching my family history. I am finding out more about the Somme and the Koyli's every day, and I am very proud to be the granddaughter of a Koyli.

Name:: dave frost
Email:: david@a-frost.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 26 Sep 1999

Comments

Nice to see a website for the K.O.Y.L.I.'s. My grandfather was a private serving in India on the North West Frontier and the Tyrrah campaign. He then saw service in the Boer War before leaving the army. He re-enlisted in 1914 reaching the rank of sergeant, I think he might have been seconded to the R.F.C. briefly because he had a swagger stick with the crest on it. He lived in Doncaster and died in 1938,I would be most grateful if anyone has any information about him. I still have his bugle and cap my brother has his medals.

Name:: Parratt Kenneth
Email:
Date:: 27 Sep 1999

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Former corporal 23467684 B company 1st Battalion KOYLI Cyprus 1956-1957 Germany.1958-1959. Represented Battalion at Rugby Union and Soccer. Would like hear from former comrades that I may have served with Ken Parratt. 8 Cassia Cl StClair 2759 NSW Australia

Name:: Amy Maureen Drake
Email:: amynigel@iinet.net.au
Date:: 07 Oct 1999

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My father was Private Frank Humphreys (discharge no. - 205202 - date of d. 1/4/1919). He was awarded the MM (see supplement to the London Gazette, 13 March 1919 ; p.3433) and was in the 5th Bn. (Crewe). The certificate no. of his war badge award is : No. B. 247501, dated 5 or 15 Aug. 1919 at York. On the army form B2079 his serial no. is YLI 4317.He enlisted at Sheffield on 17/2/1916 and was discharged after one year and 352 days with the Colours and one year and 57 days in the Army Reserve. I can't read the signatures on the forms. He had 2 wound stripes. He would never talk about his experiences. I was born in '45, he was born in 1895 and he died in 1960. I would appreciate it if anyone could tell me anything about where he was likely to have been or what he received his medal for. I have 3 photographs of him with other soldiers and nurses. I think your site is very interesting. Thank you.

Name:: Susan Sirrs
Email:: susie@lueur.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 07 Oct 1999

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I'm glad i found this site. My dad George Dell fought in WW2 in the KOYLI 's. He used to tell me about the war when i was a child, but then i was playing with dolls and wasn't much interested....but 15 years ago he had a stroke and couldn't speak, and i wanted to know so much !! Dad died last week, and of course I'm thinking a lot about his life.. if anyone has any info please email me

Name:: William A. Irgens
Email:: wairgens@yahoo.com
Date:: 08 Oct 1999

Comments

Thank you for the KOYLI's service in Norway, 1940.

Name:: John Temple(ex KOYLI)
Email:: johnval@talk21.com
Date:: 09 Oct 1999

Comments

Very interesting, Happy memories any old pals about Tidworth BERLIN,Colchester,Malaya,N.I.

Name:: Stan Green
Email:: stan.green@virgin.net
Date:: 11 Oct 1999

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nice to see the Old Regiment's page. I served with KOYLI from Tidworth'67 to NI'70 23951739 Cpl S. Green A Coy then after Aden to HQ Coy. Anyone out there remember me. I have some photo's of KOYLI in Aden.

Name:: Andrew Riding
Email:: andy.riding@marshallsv.com
Date:: 12 Oct 1999

Comments

Great Grandfather S.D. Riding died October 1st, 1915 Loos

Name:: Richard Lamb
Email:: rmlamb@vision.net.au
Date:: 15 Oct 1999

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My father was a Sergeant in the KOYLI 5th Fusiliers and died on the 28th November 1942 he is buried in the Great Ponton (Holy Cross) Church Yard. Are you able to divulge any further information. I was only 4yrs.old when he died and have not been able to find out any family history until quite recently.

Name:: Harry Martin
Email:: harry.martin@usa.net
Date:: 15 Oct 1999

Name:: Bill Hammond
Email:: billhammond@isleofdogs58.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 17 Oct 1999

Comments

Excellent site. Particularly like the timeline. I am researching my Great Great Great Grandfather John Hammond who enlisted with the 51st Foot in 1808, served in Spain and was wounded and pensioned out just before Waterloo - lucky him. This site was the perfect place to get an overview and start a detailed search. Thanks. Keep it up.

Name:: K.Lawrence
Email:: ijoanlaw@tinyworld.co.uk.
Date:: 17 Oct 1999

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My fathers name was Herbert Lawrence from Harrogate in Yorkshire. He served in India during the Second World War. HE had the rank of Sgt./Sgt major. If anybody knew of him and can provide any information I would be grateful.

Name:: Ian Kellett
Email:: ianmarie@bun.com
Date:: 19 Oct 1999

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My paternal grandfather, Harry Kellett was in the regiment during the Great War, and I would like to thank him for everything his generation gave mine. He lived thru the Somme and died in 1986 aged 90. I am 33 and sometimes cannot contain the emotions when I think of his sacrifices. Thank you.

Name:: Le Cuziat J-F
Email:: JF.LECUZIAT@wanadoo.fr
Date:: 19 Oct 1999

Comments

Very interesting work about regimental history.

I am looking for any information about George Theodore Rodgers, he was serving as Captain at 1/4 K.O.Y.L.I. during 1944/45. His former regiment was 14th Punjab Regt (India). He was borne 02/26/1919. Thank you.

Name:: Helen Turner
Email:: shaw.turner@tinyworld.co.uk
Date:: 19 Oct 1999

Name:: Arthur Wood
Email:: yorky@goldcity.net
Date:: 22 Oct 1999

Comments

Hi, I have been searching for anything to do with the KOYLI for quite a long time, the pages and information look pretty good. I served with the Regiment from 1958-1965,if anyone remembers me I would be willing to "talk".

Name:: Alwyn Huteson
Email:: Huteson@wigwam17.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 22 Oct 1999

Comments

My father, Peter "Clutch" Huteson, served with the KOYLI's from 1950 to 1956. We have both been looking at this site for the first time. He is a member of the Regimental Association (Doncaster Branch). If there is anyone out there who would like to send him a message, or remembers the "Good Old days", please don't hesitate to drop me a line and I'll forward it on to him.

Name:: Ken Parratt
Email:: koyli@smartchat.net.au
Date:: 25 Oct 1999

Comments

Former Cpl with 1st Battalion in Cyprus 1956 to 1957 and Germany in 1958. Played in Batt rugby union team, later played with Batley R.L. club in West Yorkshire. Would like to hear from any former comrades. Home address 8 Cassia Close St. Clair 2759 N.S.W. Australia.

Name:: PAUL SAYCE
Email:: paul@sayce87.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 29 Oct 1999

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My grandfather served in the KOYLI in the first world war. As I served in the Falklands war I am interested in what battles he was in. I also possess his medals.

Name:: RON RIDGEWAY
Email:: rridgeway@pclient.ml.com
Date:: 29 Oct 1999

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My grandfather, Thomas Henry Ridgeway served in the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry during World War I. I have his medals, and I have his regimental number. Glad to find this website. Ron.

Name:: Tom Whitehead
Email:: tom.whitehead2@sympatico.ca
Date:: 30 Oct 1999

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My grandfather SSgt Tom Whitehead served with the 8TH battalion during the First World War.

Name:: Kathryn Snowden
Email:: snowdekl@hhs.bham.ac.uk
Date:: 01 Nov 1999

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I am currently researching the 21st Division during the Great War for my MPhil. Both the 9th and 10th KOYLI served with this division. I am looking for any information relating to either of these battalions or those who served within them - letters, diaries, memoirs, any decorations and/or accompanying literature. If you can help please contact me. Many thanks.

Name:: Paul Petropoulos
Email:: cyborg01@genie.co.uk
Date:: 03 Nov 1999

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My Wife's Great Grandfather, Private William Berry KOYLI 2nd/4th Batt'n died in battle of Cambrai 27th Nov 1917. I managed to track this down by using the War Graves Commission site at www.cwgc.org . And from there using their links have managed to build up some interesting background (and photos). We will always remember.

Name:: Desiree Elsevier
Email:: DesireeElsevier@compuserve.com
Date:: 04 Nov 1999

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My dad, Hans Elsevier, a Dutchman, joined the KOYLI in 1944 as they went east through Holland liberating the low countries. He was 21 years old, and has many memories -- he was an interpreter. He also has photos, I can't remember the names of the men he served with, but I'm sure that he would enjoy hearing about them/ knowing information about the KOYLI's after all these years.

Name:: Albert H. Young
Email:: spennymoor@pacificcoast.net
Date:: 05 Nov 1999

Comments

Surfing the Internet.

Name:: Angela Gale
Email:: angela.gale@virgin.net
Date:: 08 Nov 1999

Comments

i enjoyed your site and finding out about my relative, however distant. I feel that these men and their actions should never be forgotten.

Name:: JULIAN NEIL WALKER
Email:: akebar@in4free.com.au
Date:: 10 Nov 1999

Name:: D Firth
Email:: Derek@firthd.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 11 Nov 1999

Comments

My father- in -law, Major Ezra Rhodes, enlisted with the KOYLI on 4/2/1931. He became Signal Sgt of 1st Bn in Jan 1939 and went to France with them at outbreak of war. He was commissioned from Sandhurst in June 1940 and joined the newly formed 7th Bn in July of that year. He remained with that Unit until leaving India in August 1944. In that period the Unit had changed from Infantry to Armour and had served at the Battle of Kohima and several skirmishes besides. After Kohima he was with 23rd Indian Division under Gen Ouvary-Roberts. Any reminiscences from his contemporaries would be most welcome.

Name:: Alexandra
Email:: aspullan@lineone.net
Date:: 12 Nov 1999

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I found out today that my Grandfather was a member of the YLI and fought on the Somme. He too was gassed at some point.

Name:: Robert James White
Email:: Sales@rjw-collection.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 11/14/1999

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1st Battalion.. B Company KOYLI. Does anyone remember my dad. Corporal Daniel (Les) White, known as Les White. He joined the KOYLI regiment in Leeds 1940 or 1941 with his pal Norman Newman. (Serial No. 45443?) He served in North Africa, Italy, Monte Casino, Anzio, Bologna, Rimini and Traviso.. He was de-mobbed in 1947.. We would love to hear from anyone who may have served with him or knows him or remembers him, he is still alive and living in Leeds with his family. He often speaks of his time he served and of the many who never came back.. and of the few who did.. He married my mum in Bologna in 1947, like a few other who married Italian girls. They returned to England where they have raised their family....

Name:: Robert James White
Email:: sales@rjw-collection.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 11/14/1999

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1st Battalion, B. Company.. Corporal Daniel Leslie White.. Known as Les White.. Does anyone remember my dad information above.. He joined the KOYLI regiment in Leeds in 1940 or 41, along with his pal Norman Newman.. His serial No. was 45443? He served in North Africa, Italy, Monte casino, Anzio, Bologna, Rimini, and Traviso. He was domobbed in 1947. He married in Bologna as some other did, my mother who was from Bologna and came back to England with her where he has raised his family and is still alive and we would love to hear from anyone who may have served with him or remembers him.. he often speaks of the time he served and of the many who never returned and the few who did. please if anyone remembers him we would love to hear from you.....November 14th 1999

Name:: John H Cox
Email:: JHEMICox@cs.com
Date:: 11/14/1999

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My grandfather, John Bailey was enlisted in the KOYLI in World War 1 and was killed in action in France 1 Nov 1914. His death is commemorated by name on the Le Touret Memorial, (panel No.31) in France. Can any one tell me what campaign he was in?

Name:: Ernie Stephenson
Email:: Steve.Stephenson@IC24.net
Date:: 11/15/1999

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Anyone remember me? I was in A Company 1/4th Batt. I served from Normandy until Utrecht until the end of the war. Any words or comments please send an e-mail....

Name:: Jennifer Brannan
Email:: jennibee@acay.com.au
Date:: 11/20/1999

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A very interesting site, my great grandfather served in 1914-18 His name was Henry Hartley Appleyard, he survived the war and was awarded the BEM for service to his local community.

Name:: Russell Mehan
Email:: rmehan@bigpond.com.au
Date:: 11/25/99

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I am interested in obtaining information on a KOYLI Private William Braithwaite HOWLIN who served with the 2nd Bn in the Boer War. If anybody has obtained information on HOWLIN during their researching I would be very interested. Thanks Russell.

Name:: c cain
Email:: charliecain@connectfree.co.uk
Date:: 11/26/99

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my great, great grandfather was RSM Edward Cain, K.O.Y.L.I. in the great war. he was awarded a field commission to 2nd Lieutenant in 1917 and was killed shortly afterwards, at Cambrai. I would like to find out more about him...so I'm starting here at this site.

Name:: Jane Crane
Email:: mjd@52gorleston.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 11/27/99

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I am looking for information about where my great grandmother's brother might have been sent if he was a fusilier in the King's Own Yorkshire Regiment around 1880. Can anyone help please?

Name:: Tim Seller
Email:: lynntls55'aol.com
Date:: 11/28/99

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gt.grandson of private G.A.KETLEY 20070 8Bn; killed 3/10/16 Somme, France

Name:: TIM SELLER
Email:: LYNNTLS55@AOL.COM
Date:: 11/28/99

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History of the Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry Vol 3 by Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald C Bond DSO (London: Percy Lund, Humphries,[1929]relates to the Great War,1914-1918 This book should prove to be A help to some of your guests

Name:: DAVE MILLS
Email:: D.J.MILLS@BTINTERNET.COM
Date:: 12/6/99

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I WAS IN K.O.Y.L.I from 1965 -1968 then 2.L.I till 1973 mostly in signal platoon, any one who knows me and are on the net give me a buzz

Name:: peter drake
Email:: peter@odrake.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12/11/99

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Late of 1 KOYLI 2LI Mortar pl 1967 to 74 looking up the old Battalion. Regards to all.

Name:: Cliff Hayes
Email:: cfhayes@istar.ca
Date:: 12/11/99

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I hope this is it. Trying to trace down my grandfather's army info. He was 4933 Pte Wm Hayes 2n Bn York Regt. Am I on the right track. Believe it has now been absorbed into the Green Howards!! Any way will keep checking out the info on the KOYLI and hope for the best. Thanks

Name:: Michael Gilbert
Email:: mgilbert@tme.co.uk
Date:: 12/12/99

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In case it helps; My paternal grandmother's father, known as Papa McNally, served in the KOYLI's at the turn of the century. He met my g.grandmother while the regiment was stationed at Hollywood Barracks, in Co. Down (Northern) Ireland. Her name was Stevenson. The family have an excellent photo, from the first amateur production of 'Charley's Aunt', staged in Malta...before the First World War.

Mike

Name:: Cliff Hayes
Email:: cfhayes@istar.ca
Date:: 12/12/99

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My grandfather 4933 Wm Hayes 2n Bn York Regt. Have his India 1897 / Victoria Regina medal with two bars- the Tirah 1897-1898 and Punjab Frontier 1897-1898. Am I on the right site to get info on the above and can anyone tell me where info on this regiment is available. Have copies of his discharge but would like info on the regiment and it's campaign(s). Any help appreciated

Name:: GL Burn
Email:: qjres@ozemail.com.au
Date:: 12/16/99

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Web-site wonderful. My grandfather BJ Pielow, served in WWI, and was gassed for his trouble. My uncle BAM Pielow, his son, is very keen on chasing the history of the Regiment.

Name:: jim wishart
Email:: jrw @sympatico.ca
Date:: 12/17/99

Name:: R.HIND
Email:: kate@ecco87.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12/19/99

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fair

Name:: Iain Paterson
Email:: i.paterson@clara.co.uk
Date:: 12/21/99

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an enjoyable visit to a site of a regiment with which I have great past family interest. I still have bits and pieces belonging to my grandfather who served with the regiment in 1914-18.

Name:: Marion white
Email:: salws@rjw-collection.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12/26/99

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Can anyone help. My father in law was a member of the KOYLI regiment and passed away on the 22nd of December. The family would like to bury him wearing his KOYLI tie. We have not been able to get a hold of one.. The funeral is on Friday 31st December and if anyone could help out.. Please ring me urgently on Leeds 01132797306.. We are willing to pay... Contact Marion PLEASE if anyone can help before Thursday 30th December 99...We live in Leeds but would pick up the tie if it is not too far.

Name:: Marion white
Email:: sales@rjw-collection.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12/26/99

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URGENTLY REQUIRED FOR A FUNERAL.. KOYLI REGIMENTAL TIE. FATHER-IN-LAW PASSED AWAY 22ND DECEMBER 99. FUNERAL 31ST DECEMBER. TIE REQUIRED BY FAMILY FOR OR BY THURSDAY 30TH DECEMBER....PLEASE CAN YOU HELP. WE LIVE IN LEEDS WEST YORKSHIRE HAVE TRANSPORT ..TELEPHONE URGENTLY 01132797306

Name:: Ron Harlond-Sanders
Email:: harland@one-name.org
Date:: 12/26/99

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very impressed with the web site, congrats on a professional job.

Ron, researching a One Name Study of the Harlond/Harland Surname

Name:: WENDA KATRAIRE
Email:: ANDREWKATRAIRE@TALK21.COM
Date:: 12/27/99

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RESEARCHING MY GREAT UNCLE ERNEST JACKSON MM WHO SERVED AS A CORPORAL IN THE 9TH BN K.O.Y.L.I WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION 7TH NOVEMBER 1918 AGED 23. HE IS BURIED IN THE DOURLERS COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION, NORD, FRANCE. I AM GLAD THAT MY UNCLE HAD SERVED IN THE K.O.Y.L.I AND GAVE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE OF GIVING HIS LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY.

Name:: Susan Wilson (Hague)
Email:: Michael@Familytrail.Freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12/29/99

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Uncle died in Battle of Ypres in 1915 with 1st Battalion KOYLI Father served in 9th Battalion 1916-1918 KOYLI Uncle served in 2-4th Battalion KOYLI All HAGUE's.