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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

I LOVE GUEST BOOKS BROTHER KEEP COOL.

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

this is a really good site

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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

Comments

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