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Name:
Kevin Dillon-White
Email:
kmdillonwhite@hotmail.com
Date:
18 Dec 2002

Comments

My father, Thomas Michael Dillon-White served in the SLI. He joined in 1935 from the Duke of Yorks Royal Military School. In 1943 he was seconded to the Royal West African Frontier Force (Sierra Leone Regiment). He left the service in 1948 and rejoined in 1952 when he was sucessful in being transfered to the RMP. He served in Malaya from 1954 -1961. The photo on this web site by Antony Loach titled "Offrs of 1st Bn SLI taken at Deolali, India in Feb 1947" has his name mis-spelt. Thank you for the site. There are a few leads to follow from it.

Name:
Kevin Dillon-White
Email:
kmdillonwhite@hotmail.com
Date:
18 Dec 2002

Comments

My father, Thomas Michael Dillon-White served in the SLI. He joined in 1935 from the Duke of Yorks Royal Military School. In 1943 he was seconded to the Royal West African Frontier Force (Sierra Leone Regiment). He left the service in 1948 and rejoined in 1952 when he was sucessful in being transfered to the RMP. He served in Malaya from 1954 -1961. The photo on this web site by Antony Loach titled "Offrs of 1st Bn SLI taken at DEolali, India in Feb 1947" has his name mis-spelt. Thank you for the site. There are a few leads to follow from it.

Name:
Rheece C BOOK
Email:
rheecebook@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
09 Sep 2002

Comments

My father served in both the 1st and 2nd Batt SLI, I remember living in the Married Quarters at Colchester, three years at the Drill Hall House Yeovil, before going to India in 1939, we were at Ghorpuri Bks. Poona then to Multan for a year before my father transferred to the Indian Army at Bombay and finally my father ended up Lt. QM of the Military Hospital situated in Ghorpuri Bks Poona happy days. I wonder if there is anyone out there that has photographs of the Barracks at Poona and Multan, I would only be too pleased to pay the costs of obtaining them. Just to complete the story I got called up and served in the Royal Engineers

Name:
Gary Rogers
Email:
moonbeam@garyrogers.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
09 Sep 2002

Comments

Thomas Rogers served in the SLI 1/13th from 1854 to 1874.He has the Crimea and India Mutiny medals. His number was 3177.Thomas was a sergeant from 1872.Any information about the role of 1/13 in these campaigns appreciated. Thomas was born in 1836 in Stoneyford, county Kilkenny and attested at Clonmel in April 1874. After 20 years service he was given a medical discharge due to "Heavy duties during the Indian Mutiny". Thomas then began a second career as a prison officer at Gloucester and then Manchester. Does anyone know of any possible photo's that may include him ?.

Name:
john markham
Email:
markham412@ozemail.com
Date:
06 Sep 2002

Name:
john markham
Email:
markhamles@hotmail.com 
Date:
03 Sep 2002

Comments

TRYING TO FIND OUT WHERE MY GRANDFATHER SERVED HE WAS IN SLI SOMETIME BETWEEN 1914\19 HIS NAME WAS VICTOR CHARLES KING HE LIVED ALL HIS LIFE AROUND THE VILLAGE OF PENSFORD NORTH SOMERSET

Name:
amrik
Email:
amrik_v17@yahoo.co.in
Date:
31 Aug 2002

Comments

maa chudaoo

Name:
Rose Savage
Email:
rmsavage@charter.net
Date:
28 Aug 2002

Comments

My great-grandfather was William Hake and he was in the SLI, my Mom says that he was killed at Gallipoli. I have the original badge that was worn on his uniform and it has Jallabad on the badge. I also have a photo of him in uniform. He was married to Fanny Elizabeth Andrews. The only other information that I have is that he was in the Leinster Regiment. This site is great, and I would love to see more information on it. Can we add info of someone we know to the site.

Name:
Bob Weekes
Email:
familyweekes@onetel.net.uk
Date:
19 Aug 2002

Comments

Hi, I served in the 1st battalion SCLI between '65-'72. Anyone remember me? If so please contact me at the above email address.

Name:
Barry Todd
Email:
barry_todd@newton.co.uk
Date:
01 Aug 2002

Comments

My father George Arthur Todd was a Lance - Corporal at the end of the war Stationed in Hamburg. Initially with The Royal Berkshires they were disbanded and he joined SLI in France. Any old friends remember him?

Name:
Alan Davis
Email:
alanericdavis@hotmail.com
Date:
08 Jul 2002

Comments

CALLING ALL EX-LIGHTINFANTRYMEN NOW RESIDING IN THE YEOVIL AREA WHETHER EX-REGULAR OR TERRITORIAL !! The South Somerset Branch of THE LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION is now firmly established in YEOVIL and invites any Lightinfantryman retired or serving to join our ranks. Our membership includes all ranks from the old County Light Infantry Regiments viz Somerset LI DCLI KOYLI KSLI OBLI SCLI DLI and includes members from KRRC (now RGJ part of the Light Division) and, of course the successor Regiment The Light Infantry. Current members come from Yeovil and surrounding areas such as Somerton, Martock, High Ham, Bruton, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Chard Wincanton Crewkerne Ilminster etc. At present our meetings are held at he RAOB Club Southville, Yeovil (directly opposite the Territorial Army Centre) first WEDNESDAY of each month commencing 7.30pm. (Note. Not 4 September -as special event on away from club) A warm welcome awaits new members. Come along you ex Territorials from 4/5 Somerset LI and 6 Light Infantry - renew acquaintances meet old comrades make new friends- You are assured of a WARM LIGHT INFANTRY WELCOME!!!

Name:
Simon Hughes
Email:
simon@norton68.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
03 Jul 2002

Comments

I am initiating a research project in relation to the Great war service of the 1st and 6th battalions SLI. I hope to base this research about recollections and accounts etc from a soldiers perspective. If any reader has material about or indeed family connection with these 2 battalions I would be most pleased to hear from you. Thank you Simon Hughes

Name:
Allan Curtis
Email:
ALLNCURT@aol.com
Date:
02 Jul 2002

Comments

Thomas Curtis (my father) served Royal Berkshire Regt. 2nd Div. 6th Inf Brigade. 1st BN. France 1939. Captured by Germans? April 1940 Stalag v111b. I have photos of dad and friends in the camp. But how was he and where would he have been in France to have captured? Anyone help? Thanks

Name:
Vincent Ritter
Email:
mwagritire@mweb.co.za
Date:
01 Jul 2002

Comments

I have recently acquired a regimental sword prize cup dug up in Natal South Africa It is engraved North Somerset Yeomanry Cavalry Regimental Sword Prize 1896 won by Trooper F Middleton North Marsh Troop I am trying to find out about F Middleton as I have an interest in the Anglo Boer War 1899-1902 Can anyone help.

Name:
Jim Lewall
Email:
jlewall@sunshinecable.com
Date:
23 Jun 2002

Comments

I regret to report the death of my father in law Thomas Fletcher Meredith LtCol (MBE) at Penticton BC Canada at 0100 hrs 23 June 2002. Tom joined the SLI in Birmingham in 1936 because he liked the picture of the soldier on the horse and wanted to play football. He was serving in India when he was seconded to the Paras on their formation. He rose to RQMS with 150\151 and then the 1st?? after Arnhem. He was subsequently commission and served in Germany with the army of occupation, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Egypt/Palestine, and Malaya, to name a few (my wife was truly a globe trotting army brat) Following his retirement he served as an RO with the ceremonial branch of the Ministry. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret and is survived by his daughter Charlotte Lewall of Christina Lake BC Canada, and four grand children - Anna Lewall of Newcastle, Brendan Liard Lewall of Canberra Australia, Katharine Margaret Lewall of Cranbrook BC and Christina Meredith Lewall of Christina Lake BC A finer man I will not meet. He will be sorely missed

Name:
clark (nobby)
Email:
stuart@clarkbc.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
22 Jun 2002

Comments

Hi! There This is Nobby calling, just to let you know I'm on the Net. Give me a call if your up for a chat. Incidentally, I Joined the Regiment Jan 1958 and retired in 1982, having served in the SOM LI, SCLI &The Light Infantry. It would be great to hear from any of my old pals. it's Nobby 23603123 Clr Sgt Retired

Name:
Mervyn Govier
Email:
Date:
21 Jun 2002

Name:
stewart gibbs
Email:
stewart_gibbs@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
16 Jun 2002

Comments

My father Mike gibbs, served in Malaysia during 1952-1954.Somerset light infantry.2 platoon. Born in the village of crowcomb. Passed away in 1985 and sadly missed. He left me a good photo album with pictures of his friends taken out there. If anyone remembers him it would be great to here from you, as I never really got to here much about it out there because he died very young. One of his friends Jimmy letherby, (I may of got last name slightly incorrect), died out there, and I think is buried in a cemetery called Gods little acre. I have myself visited Malaysia several times now. stewart....

Name:
shane green
Email:
shane@green446.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
12 Jun 2002

Comments

I have been tracing my family tree and found that my great grandfather Frederick green private 295598 was in this regiment. on his dept of honour it states that he was the son in law of Jane Davis , have you any more information about this or could you let me know of any where that i may find this out. thank you

Name:
Harry Tadd
Email:
harry.tadd@virgin.net
Date:
09 Jun 2002

Comments

This is my second visit to your guest book. My father and grandfather were both in the S.L.I. and my father was in Hong Kong and India from 1927 to 1938. My mother has his Photo albums from this period and I have made a list of people named in those albums. If this is of use to anyone let me know.

Name:
jane mccann
Email:
oakcashandcarry@btconnect.com
Date:
25 May 2002

Comments

great website, trying to find some info on my granddad Leonard Alfred shipsey who served with sli , I know he was in India between 1936-1944 has anyone any info or photos?

Name:
Lisa Rogers
Email:
mushy1@earthlink.net
Date:
24 May 2002

Comments

Your site has been invaluable for some information. I am trying to find information on a gentleman that served apparently from 1910 through 1913, in Malta, China, and India. I have a complete photo album that he compiled of pictures of people and places. Some in Peking of a Cholera outbreak and of Cawnpore monument. His name was J.E. Eyre. Any information is greatly appreciated as I would love to provide copies of the photos which are in excellent shape to the family and perhaps the museum. I tried writing to the address on your page, but it was returned addressee unknown. Thank you!

Name:
22639410 Keith Jones
Email:
keithjones1931@hotmail.com
Date:
18 May 2002

Comments

Hi. I joined the Regimental association some time in 1953/4. I have heard nothing of you since then. I have a membership card but my regimental number was incorrect. I served in Malaya in 1952 to 1954. I would be pleased to hear all the news since then.

Name:
Ken Williams
Email:
bterskine@aol.com
Date:
14 May 2002

Comments

Further to my earlier post. If anyone wishes to contact me please use the new above address. Williams 24

Name:
Louise Jacques
Email:
louise.jacques@shaw.ca 
Date:
30 Apr 2002

Comments

Great site! I just learned my father Douglas Elliott served with the Somerset Light Infantry during World War II in Greece. if anyone has any info, I would be truly grateful.

Name:
Stephen Grinstead
Email:
send2@online.no
Date:
26 Apr 2002

Comments

Hi, My grandfather served with the 2nd Battalion Somerset Light Infantry from 15.10.1907 until 05.04.1926, most of his time in the middle and far east. If anybody can tell me where I can get a more detailed description of their movements I would be very grateful. Great site.

Name:
Stanley Chipperfield
Email:
stanchip@athomewithyourpc.net
Date:
24 Apr 2002

Comments

I seek info as to (A) my grandfather Sjt. M .Chipperfield RFA/RA who served 1914-18 and (b) his son Sgt. L.L. Chipperfield who was killed at Monte Casino in or about 1943/44 (not at all sure about this). He was in the Rifle Brigade. I would be so grateful if anybody can assist.

Name:
M Gooders
Email:
mickey.gooders@talk21.com
Date:
16 Apr 2002

Comments

My grandfather Leonard (Leo) James Hennessy served in the 5th Battalion of the SLI as a 2nd lieutenant between the years 1915 and 1920. If anyone knows of him I would be most grateful if they can E-mail me …Thanks

Name:
John England
Email:
jezrpe@hotmail.com
Date:
26 Mar 2002

Comments

Excellent and informative site. In doing genealogy research on my family discovered my late mother's father William Frederick Powell at the time of her birth in Gibraltar July 26th 1893 was a Sergeant Master Tailor with the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry located in Rogers Road (perhaps NCO Married quarters) . From your website it appears they were en route to India.

Name:
Cyril E. Soan
Email:
cyrilesoan@supanet.com
Date:
23 Mar 2002

Comments

I am just about to browse, maybe return to give comments.

Name:
Vicky DeKnight
Email:
vic303@lycos.com
Date:
22 Mar 2002

Comments

Hello. My uncle, Russell J Millar, served with the SLI in WWII, in Sicily & N Africa. I am searching for any info on battalions, awards etc he may have received. Thanks!

Name:
Richard Lace
Email:
rlace@huggymedia.demon.co.uk
Date:
18 Mar 2002

Comments

Good informative site. Maybe someone out there can help me. I have my Great grandfather's silver goblet awarded to him while he was in the SLI in 1901. On it is inscribed F Company 3V/B PA - SLI. Anyone know what the 3V/B means?

Name:
Stuart Johnson
Email:
stuart22_53@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
28 Feb 2002

Comments

My father, Charles Johnson, 6105887, was a member of (I believe) the 3rd Battalion during WW2. He landed in France approx D-Day + 11 and was evacuated wounded approx D-Day +20 having lost his right leg. I have some pictures which I will attempt to scan and display. My father died in 1969 without leaving a will. His estate was proved by using the 'Soldiers Will' in his pay book which he had retained! Stuart Johnson

Name:
David Wright
Email:
house@wrightsflour.co.uk
Date:  
23 Feb 2002

Comments

Looking for further information about my Great Uncle Cecil Pt.26991 B Coy, 7 Platoon, 6th Batt, shot in the Battle of Arras 9th April 1917. Died in Rouen four days later.

Name:
Eric Thompson
Email:
ericthompson@tamerton3.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
23 Feb 2002

Comments

I was in the 2nd. Bn from l942 until 1944, I will be grateful for any information about the Normandy Landing particularly with regard to Allan Laws, signals officer and Roy Townsend.

Name:
Sandra Williams
Email:
bterskine@btinternet.com
Date:
19 Feb 2002

Comments

My father Ken Williams served with the S.L.I. If you knew him or have any information, would you please help. Many thanks :- Sandra Erskine ( Nee Wiliams)

Name:
Yujin Boby
Email:
flashwebhost@yahoo.com
Date:
16 Feb 2002

Comments

Hi, I just made a short visit to your site. Thank-you for such a great web-site. Great work. Keep it up. Regards, Yujin Boby www.flashwebhost.com  

Name:
Kenneth Williams
Email:
bterskine@btinternet.com
Date:
14 Feb 2002

Comments

I served with the 1st battalion SLI. I join the Ox & Bucks in 51, but was transferred to SLI in 52. I served in Wuppertal, and was in Malaya with D/coy, Kajang. Does any one know me? Please get in touch through this address. I now live in Dorset. Williams 24

Name:
Bernard & Fay Robins
Email:
robins.at.trans@wanadoo.fr  
Date:
09 Feb 2002

Comments

We have general photos of Boulogne Eastern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France and War Grave of Edwin Henry Budd if anyone is interested.

Name:
mike hall
Email:
mike.hall@ukgateway.net
Date:
09 Feb 2002

Comments

i have 3 embroidered silk's that have the badge and emblems for the prince albert regiment they are dated 1912-1913 and are titled allied forces in china. they have flags from all countries on them and at the bottom contain the words british legation guard Peking. I know very little of there history other than they was present given to my grand parents I would like to find out more about there history can any body help me.

Name:
S. Tocker
Email:
sandtocker@yahoo.com
Date:
01 Feb 2002

Comments

Very informative site and well presented. Thank you for information found on Lt. Col. (1842) TRISTRAM CHARNLEY SQUIRE for family history. Have his pictorial image (and some of his military history) when he was presented with new regimental colours of Somersetshire Light Infantry by the Prince Albert.

Name:
Derek Vernon
Email:
derekvernon@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
01 Feb 2002

Comments

My father, Harry Vernon (5683189) served with the SLI from April 1942 until September 1946. I have many photos, mostly from Italy & Sicily. Can I get details of his military history from anywhere? I would really like to hear from anyone who can remember him.

Name:
Tony Gosling
Email:
A.F.Gosling@BTInternet.com
Date:
29 Jan 2002

Comments

I was in the last Intake at the Depot in Taunton on the 8th January 1959. I understand that it was the biggest Intake ever at the Depot, and consisted of 80 recruits - mainly National Servicemen, of course. Happy memories - but I remember the cold mornings very clearly !

Name:
Andy Forward
Email:
Brenda.Forward@tescos.net
Date:
28 Jan 2002

Comments

Did anybody know my father Vic Forward joined SLI 1944 Served in Italy, transferred to RMP. Serve with RMP in Greece after end of war

Name:
pp. Gary Page
Email:
linettebird@yahoo.co.nz
Date:
06 Jan 2002

Comments

I'm very appreciative and grateful for your site. Sites like this provide and share precious knowledge which would otherwise be far more difficult and time consuming to access. Thank you very much, I think your site is great.

Name:
Liam Donnelly
Email:
liam@global-apl.com
Date:
06 Jan 2002

Comments

Very interesting and informative.

Name:
dawn hymus
Email:
hymie@westnet.com.au
Date:
21 Dec 2001

Comments

Looking for Robert Potts 15th Battalion Durham Light Infantry KIA 25/9/1915 Loos Memorial FRANCE. Son of Mrs I Potts Hassle St Kattanning, Western Australia. He lived in Wheatly Hill, near Thornlie or Kelloe, Durham, who were his parents or wife. What was he doing in Australia? When did he move back to England? Fantastic site, hope someone can help! Thanks

Name:
Jon Moss
Email:
jonenid@hotmail.com
Date:
28 Nov 2001

Comments

LOOKING FOR ANY INFO WITH REGARD TO RSM CHARLES HENRY BUSS Army No 5346 (my wife's Grandfather), 6th Somerset Light Infantry, killed 17th may 1917 at Arras.

Name:
Butler,Alan
Email:
butle@madasafish.com
Date:
25 Nov 2001

Comments

Joined the 2nd Battn in northern Greece after being attached to the D.C.L.I in Palestine. Any one out there?

Name:
Robert Page
Email:
robert-page51@supanet.com
Date:
20 Nov 2001

Comments

On behalf of my Dad, Tommy Page from London East End, Dad will be 80 this year. Has not said much about his time in jellabad only today mentioned being on " Hill 826 "

Name:
anne
Email:
mishca@supanet.com
Date:
20 Nov 2001

Comments

A very interesting web site. I am researching my fathers history his name Dupres and although I didn't find any clues on the site I enjoyed it.

Name:
Antony Loach
Email:
aloach@telus.net
Date:
19 Nov 2001

Comments

ATTENTION James Brown In Reference to your Granddad Victor Douras I have been trying to get in touch with you but your E-mail address as given does not work. All mail to you has been returned. Regards Antony Loach

Name:
Dave Adams
Email:
cb-fleet3d@a.dii.mod.uk
Date:
19 Nov 2001

Comments

Seeking photograph of Col. Sgt. Victor Denis Rogers who died India 1924 whilst serving with 2SLI. Enlisted UK and served Malta, N. China, India. Attached to Allahabad Univ. OTC. Any help would be greatly appreciated by Victor's niece. This site is very good.

Name:
gurpreet
Email:
mizz_gup@hotmail.com
Date:
15 Nov 2001

Comments

Name:
Allan Robinson
Email:
AllanAnne@arobinson.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
12 Nov 2001

Comments

I am the grandson of James Willie Wood (1892 to 1972), James served in the S.L.I. at some stage in W.W.1 as a corporal. Prior to the S.L.I., he served in C Co. of the Northern Cyclist Battalion. Family tales indicate that he was posted to France at some stage during W.W.1, I wish I had taken an interest in family history when my grand father was still alive. Has any one come across his name in any records ? If so I would love to hear from you. The web page is very good and informative, keep up the good work.

Name:
Alexander C Porteous
Email:
julia@edmundsfield.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
11 Nov 2001

Comments

I was a doctor with the 7th battalion. I can be contacted on the above e-mail. 'We shall remember them'

Name:
james brown
Email:
jim.brown@coimgroup.com
Date:  
11 Nov 2001

Comments

Does anyone out there remember my granddad; L/C Victor Verdun Douras. (7Pl. C Comp.1st Bn., SLI) He passed away in June 2001 and is greatly missed. The family only became aware of his inclusion on the sites photo album after his death. I am one of his grandsons and would like to find out more information regarding the photos

Name:
Peter Howell
Email:
peter_howell@btinternet.com
Date:
11 Nov 2001

Comments

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

Name:
David Bell
Email:
davidcraigbell@hotmail.com
Date:
06 Nov 2001

Comments

posted 6th November 2001 My dad Harold (Harry) Bell was a private in the SLI 2nd Battalion from November 1945 to March 1948. (He joined after working in the National Fire Service in Ealing West London as a teenager during the bombing of 1943 - 1945 ) He tells me there was a few from West London that joined the Somersets around that time, he was stationed in Northern Greece until the end of 1946 and they then travelled by boat to Trieste and then up through the Alps to Austria where he remained until March 1948. Some of his mates who he remembers from that time were Ralph Fisher who was from Weston Super-mare, Jack Grant, Ted Moreley and Jock Brown (who was from Aberdeen). Although he was too young at the time to have been involved in wartime combat he remembers the stories of great bravery shown by the 2nd Battalion who sustained heavy losses in action in Italy during fierce fighting in 1944.

Name:
Victor B Tucker
Email:
ivbt@aol.com
Date:
30 Oct 2001

Comments

Found the site very interesting and informative. I am trying to locate my grt.grt.grandfather. Only info that I have is his marriage cert, give his name as William Tucker, pvt 1st/13 Light Infantry. Dated 13/10/1879, married Elizabeth Ann Penny, they lived at Cowl St. Shepton Mallet and had a son also called William, born July 1880,at this time he was still listed as pvt. 1st/13 Light Infantry. Can anyone help. many thanks

Name:
Bob Greenwell
Email:
bob@rgreenwell.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
27 Oct 2001

Comments

I am Robert Greenwell (Corporal) and served with the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry between 1950 & 1952 at Dover, Munster and Wupertall, and would like to hear from old colleagues and friends

 

 

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Date:
23 Jan 1998

Comments

My wife's grandfather, William Henry Dean. Born 1865.Aller.Som. descended from 7 generations of Blacksmiths. Served in the 2nd
Battalion the Prince Albert's Own Somerset Light Infantry, date of enlistment not known, was awarded the India medal with the Burma
Clasp 1877 (only 23 awarded to the regiment) for service in the campaigns 1852-53 and 1852-95. Later promoted to sergeant-left the
army and was working as a labour master in Islington 1894 when he married a Margaret Jenkins. Awarded the General Medal for king and
services rendered during 1914-18 at the SLI Depot.

mailto:geoffrey.horne@ukonline.co.uk

Date:
24 Jan 1998

Comments

Any information on Henry ELPHICK of the 13th Regt. (Prince Albert's Light Infantry), who married Mary Anne BROOMHEAD at St Giles in
the Fields in 1848. He was a Corporal when stationed in Jersey in 1853. Also stationed at Aldershot in 1857. Researcher in UK failed to
find anything for me in the Army records, unfortunately.

mailto:pclover@inhb.co.nz

Date:
25 Jan 1998

Comments

Greetings.. My grandfather William Samuel Bruton was a veteran of the Boer War and served for several years with the Prince Albert
Somerset Light Infantry. He was born in 1881 in Made-for-ever England. He married Mary Hannah Barraclough in 1903 and emigrated to
Canada in 1905. Any information would be much appreciated as I have no further details of his war experience.

Date:
02 Feb 1998

Comments

I am trying to find out my grandfathers military service with the SLI between 1916 and 1920. He served in France/India and also Russia.
His name Dennis W Hodjkinson (Jack). I believe he was a middleweight boxing champion for the SLI in India ....Please advise if you
can help. mailto:Dennis@approachcomputer.demon.co.uk

Date:
07 Feb 1998

Comments

The following question was asked of me: I wonder if any of your fellow researchers would have any information on the 13th foot during
the Indian mutiny. In my collection I have a renamed mutiny medal, the renaming is contemporary to the period. It is named (engraved)
4071 Pte. M. Brown 1st Bn 13th PARLI. The medal has the bar Delhi, in Gordons' book he does not list the 13th as being at Delhi. Was
there a detachment from the regiment entitled to the bar? I would be delighted if any of your associates could pass on some information
about Pte. Brown.

If you can, please let me know and I will pass on the information. Thanks, Mike. mailto:mike@lightinfantry.org

Date:
13 Feb 1998

Comments

My family emigrated to America around the turn of the century. Very little is known today about our past in Kingsbury. I found your
splendid web site rather by accident and was gratified to see three Tilley's on the rolls of the 13th. If anyone should know of or be part
of the Kingsbury Tilley's today, I should be delighted to hear from them. Perhaps they may tell me of a direct connection with the Light
Infantry! Albert P. Tilley mailto:al.tilley@lmco.com

Date:
14 Feb 1998

Comments

Greetings, My GGrandfather, Albert Charles SMITH (b. Wells, 1857) is rumoured amongst the family to have served in the SLI (or 13th
Regiment of Foot) in the Sudan- one would expect this to be around the late 1870s.

Are there records covering this period? regards, Greg Patch  mailto:archnex@one.net.au

Date:
15 Feb 1998

Comments

My uncle died with the 8th Btn. on the first day of the Battle of the Somme 1 July 1916. There seems little written about the unit
fighting at that time. Pte. Richard Henry McConnell from Borrowash in Derbyshire. mailto:eric@mcconnell.demon.co.uk

Date:
17 Feb 1998

Comments

There is a very prominent monument to your regiment just outside Colenso, South Africa. What part did your regiment play in that war?
mailto:Peterg@twrinet.twr.ac.za

Date:
17 Feb 1998

Comments

My Grandfather Edwin Morris and his brother Frederick Morris both joined the SLI and served in the WW1. His brother was killed in the
Somme and my Grandfather was wounded. The strange part was during the Sommes he was serving with London Scottish and wore a
kilt. His service medals though have SLI on them. I would like to obtain his service records I have his service # 21226 whom do I contact
for this information. He was from the village of Barrington. I also was from there originally, but am now living in Ontario Canada. I
enjoyed reading your web pages very much. My Address is as follows Wayne Morris RR1 Box 1012 Port Sydney Ontario POB 1L0 Canada.
mailto:wmorris@vianet.on.ca

Date:
19 Feb 1998

Comments

A very useful resource but unfortunately did not contain the Stanley Chidgey in Saltash. I was looking for who allegedly bought himself
out! Thanks for a useful resource

Clive Maby mailto:clive@nailsea.demon.co.uk & mailto:GBCCLCM6@IBMMAIL.COM

Date:
28 Feb 1998

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My late father, Edward Bailey, joined the S.L.I. at the onset of the Second World War and I thought I'd take a look at one of his
"connections". I found it very interesting and I know he would have been very interested in this, too. He served in Africa and Italy with
the S.L.I. and then was shipped off to Greece before returning to England.

I'm Valerie Chandler and My e-mail address is mailto:gvchand@odyssey.on.ca

Date:
28 Feb 1998

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Mike, thank you for your reaction. As a private researcher I am also interested in SLI both regiments. Perhaps you are able to tell me
where both regiments were in 2,3,4 and 5 April 1945. I hope you possess the War Diaries. Thanks Hans.

Date:
02 Mar 1998

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Andy Pattison mailto:apattison@wwfnet.org

Great Site!! Very interesting, I have book marked it and am interested in seeing casualty rolls or medals rolls (BIG TASK, I know). I am
also interested in hearing from anyone who has casualty /medal rolls from any regiment and any era. Keep up the great work! Andy

Date:
06 Mar 1998

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It was wonderful to find your web site. I am trying to find out more about my Great Great Uncle Private Charles Edward Phelps, No.
22513, E Company 3rd Battalion SLI. I have written to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and they have confirmed that he
died in England on December 10th 1918 and was buried in a War Grave in Twickenham Parochial Cemetery, Percy Road, Whitton. I was
pleased to find his name on the Somerset County War Memorial on your pages! I intend to write to the SLI Office, but wondered if
anyone might know which battle(s) E Company, 3rd Battalion were engaged in during 1918. I'm not sure when he was wounded (he may
have been gassed), but it must have been some time during the Summer of 1918. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
Yours sincerely, Mike Wride (mailto:mwride@physio.med.ualberta.ca)

Date:
07 Mar 1998

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Thank you for this outstanding site. I lived in south petherton and have grown to love it. I now call Somerset home and love its military
heritage.

Date:
07 Mar 1998

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I'm currently researching my family history and would appreciate any info on my G.father Albert John Hatcher born 1890 at W Bradley
Somerset who served 12 years in the SLI in India, China , (and Afghanistan/ Khyber pass??) retiring as a (colour?) Sergeant does any one
have any Knowledge

mailto:bob.hatcher@lineone.net

Date:
11 Mar 1998

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Mike, Thank you for the terrific job you have done on creating a Web site for the Somerset Light Infantry. I was with the first battalion
in India in 1946 -1947 and have been looking for a spot to post a request for help in finding an old friend of mine called John Sturt. Now
I have found one. John was a Lt. in the 1st battalion also in 1946-1947, he is 6 foot 5 inches , had ginger hair, probably white now, and
loved his gin and tonic. Probably lives around Oxford and had a cousin called Heloise. I haven't seen him in 50 years and would like to
get in touch. Antony Loach . (Ex. Lt., 1st Btn. SLI) mailto:aloach@direct.ca

Date:
17 Mar 1998

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I would like to find out if there is any way to find out what regiment my uncle was in? His name was Richard Wakefield, Folkestone,
Kent and he fought in the Boer war and was killed in action.

Kindest Regards, Dorothy Wilson, 777 Nadine Ave. London, Ont. Canada: mailto:wilson1@execulink.com

Date:
03 Apr 1998

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I have just found your web site and it looks great!

My name is Paul Ricketts, and I work for Jane's Information Group ( 'Jane's Fighting Ships' and all that). I am extremely interested in
military history and would like to know more about the Somerset's.

My Granddad fought in WWI in the Somerset's and I am proud and intrigued with his military history ....

Arthur Muller joined the Somerset's in 1917 at the age of 17. He used his brother John's ID to get into the army (at 17 he was under age). Arthur initially tried the Navy but with a surname of 'Muller' they would not accept him ! so he joined the Somerset's.

Arthur fought at Passchendaele and was invited to the opening of the Menin Gate (in Ypres) but could not afford to go. A great
disappointment to him as a lot of his comrades are inscribed on the walls of the monument.

As well as Passchendaele my granddad was posted to Palestine.

I would really like to know more about the Somerset's, particularly during WWI, to try and put together a cartographic representation of
what the Somerset's did at the time, for my Mother.

Please feel free to send info to mailto:paricketts.msn.com

I look forward to hearing from you, best regards, Paul Ricketts

Co-incidentally although my family live in Fareham (Hants) and Midhurst (Sussex), I was studying Land Surveying and Cartography at
Somerset College of Art and Technology, exactly 70 years after my Granddad was there.

Date:
04 Apr 1998

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Hello. I was just looking around and found your site. I served in the US Army and enjoy reading about the UK military. Keep up the good
work. William Smith Somerset County, Pennsylvania, USA mailto:webmaster@somersetcounty.com

Date:
12 Apr 1998

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April 10, 1998

Lt. Col T.F. Meredith MBE 358114 SLI Parachute Regiment(7th BTN) c/o mailto:jlewall@cln.etc.bc.ca

Date:
23 Apr 1998

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Another congratulation on an excellent page idea. My Grandfather John Townsend enlisted c1914 and was killed in August 1918. By this
time however, for whatever reasons, (and there were many in those days) he died serving in the Royal Berkshire Regt.

Dave Townsend

Date:
14 Jun 1998

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One of the best that I have seen. Hope you can help me learn more about George BRAIN, ancestor of my husband, Peter GRANT.
Cheers, from down under, Jo Grant.

Date:
15 Jun 1998

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10th Bn SLI was changed to 7th LI Bn Par Regt late 1942. I joined this battalion from the Rifle Bgde. About one third of the original SLI
members stayed on and became members of the 7th Para Bn. They were a great bunch and I remember a good many of them. There is
a re-union photograph being taken on the 19th June '98 of the survivors of the 7th Para and I am quite sure there are some old SLI men
amongst them. Mac McCready mailto:100537.2660@compuserve.com

Date:
24 Jun 1998

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David Hughes mailto:hafoddave@hotmail.com ~ I enjoyed the web site and learned a lot from it about Regiments far from my own
county. Congratulations.

Date:
27 Jun 1998

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Wondering if my Grandfather, Reginald Pike, who lived in the Yeovil area, was in the SLI. regards, Ray Pike,
mailto:Pikeauto@microtec.net

Date:
01 Jul 1998

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I am David Williams and I served August 1955 - September 1958, including service in Malta & Cyprus & currently hold a reunion for
members each October. NOTE:- I am presently looking for Reg Hathaway who served with me. I believe he originated from the Forest
of Dean in Gloucs. Any other former Somerset's not on the reunion mailing list, please telephone me on 01278 683022.

Date:
01 Jul 1998

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My grandfather Eli Smith was a SLI veteran of the Boer War and also served in the 1914-18 war. He was awarded the Military Medal
during the 1914-18 war. I am trying to find out any information I can about his military service. Can you help? mailto:prskcs@bath.ac.uk

Date:
24 Jul 1998

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Andrew Charles Geoffrey Golland, son of Geoff Golland. Dad joined the Territorials in 1938 in Crewkerne. I remember him attending
many annual reunions and would like him to be remembered to those who knew him. He died April 24th this year after many years of
Alzheimer's. He is survived by my Mum Edna, who often accompanied him on reunions. My family and I live in California and, at a time
when we are once again being reminded of WW2 and how the US won it for us (Private Ryan) I just wanted to say that many of us are still around who appreciate what everyone did and the sacrifices that were made in all the Allied countries. I would very pleased to hear from anyone who remembers my Dad, Geoff-or any of his mates, or indeed anyone who has something to add to the tale of the the terriers immediately before the war. Andrew Golland,
3525 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA, Tel 707 575 5323,  mailto:aurinko@pacbell.net

Date:
03 Aug 1998

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Just entered you site, will be looking for interesting subjects. Cyril E. Soan. mailto:cyrilesoan@enterprise.net

Date:
09 Aug 1998

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Dropped in as you might be interested in the information I have on Cecil DREW who was injured in the 1st WW.

Date:
24 Aug 1998

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I am Robert Greenwell (Corporal) and served with the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry between 1950 & 1952 at Dover, Munster and
Wupertall, and would like to hear from old colleagues and friends mailto:R.GREENWELL@ENGLAND.COM

Date:
28 Aug 1998

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I found this site while researching my family tree and was very moved at seeing my great uncle's name (Frederick Tom Davy) in the roll
of honour. Thank you very much for putting this site together. I would like to visit Dozinghem cemetery and would be interested to
receive any information on this place. Paul Thomas mailto:paul@thomas2.demon.co.uk

Date:
20 Sep 1998

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Hello, I am looking for any information about private 3969122 John Ian Mckellar who served with the 1st Somerset Light Infantry in
WW2 in Burma. I believe he was stationed at Thetford & Swansea and may have played hockey for the regiment at some stage. Any
information would be greatly appreciated. Jon Mckellar. mailto:jfmmck@globalnet.co.uk

Date:
24 Sep 1998

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Dear Mr. Young

I enjoyed your Web page very much and it is pleasing to see people like your self-take such interesting military history.

I am searching for my third great grandfather Capt. Michael Anthony Blake (Also known as Anthony Blake) of the 13th (1st Somersetshire)
Regiment of foot. He first appears in the 1806 Army list as Lt. Blake with a seniority date of July 11,1805. He was promoted to Captain
on June 10,1813, and went on half pay on March 7, 1816. The last time he appeared on the Army list is 1825. His name does not appear
to be among he casualties of deaths, retirements or resignations. I have also checked the PRO for death and death duty register. There
appears to be no will in High or Lower Courts.

In your research of the regiment, do you have a list of the officers and how they completed their service or were removed from the
Army list?.

Any help you might be able to give me in this puzzle would be most appreciated. Thank You.

From Francis C. Harwood, Esq. My E mail address is mailto:england@mint.net   My home address is 63 Middle Street Hallowell, Maine
04347 U.S.A.

Date:
27 Sep 1998

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My father served in the Regiment in WW2. Private 5678513 JOSEPH WILSON was called up in June 1940 and posted to C Company, 5th
Battalion, in October 1940. Promoted to Corporal in April 1942, he was posted to 2nd Battalion in Gibraltar in July 1942. After almost 2
years in Gib, 2nd Battalion sailed to Egypt (Alaqua Camp) for intensive battle training and then on to Italy in March 1944. My father (now)
Lance Sergeant Wilson was wounded, we think, at the Battle of the Garigliano in May 1944. His hearing was badly affected and therefore
was not allowed back to his Battalion, so on return to duty in July 1944 transferred to the RAOC. He was very proud of his regiment and
after the war attended regimental reunions most years up to his death in 1984. I'd be glad to hear from anyone who knew him.

Pamela Curry mailto:pamugh@bournemouth-net.co.uk

Date:
23 Oct 1998

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Robert Baker mailto:rmbaker@gateway.net My GFather ALBERT JAMES BAKER was with the regiment in WW1. I am looking for some
idea where in France they were. Are there any pictures? I see on your list Albert and a James do you have anything else about these
two as it could be either or nor. Any help would be useful, thanks. My Gfather Albert James Baker did not die. Is there a list of those
who served during WW1?

Date:
06 Nov 1998

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Am pleased to find your page exists! My Grandfather Joseph Baulch of High Ham Somerset is believed to have fought in the Boer War.
Well, so some family members say! There is also a gap in births in his family between 1901 and 1904, which could be because of this.
Joseph emigrated to Australia in 1909. IS there a list of enlisted men fo the Boer War that I could search online from Australia?

Keep up the good work.

Mary O'Neill email :- mailto:m_oneill@bigpond.com

Date:
08 Nov 1998

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Your web page is very interesting and I would like to add a few words to the list. My father served in the 1st battalion from 1939 for 13
years and was always very proud of his time with them. I have a lot of his photos etc. He met and married my mother in Taunton and
had many a tale to tell of life in the ranks both at home and over seas. He later joined the Welsh Guards and served a total of 26 yrs
with the army best wishes to all Clive. Dad's no was Private George Smith 5674050 1st Battalion. Somerset Light Infantry (pa)

Date:
10 Nov 1998

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I was pleased to discover this web page. My interest in the SLI stems from my grandfather, Percy Smith, who served with them from
1916-1918. He fought on the Somme and in the Third Battle of Ypres, and was captured near St Quentin in March 1918, during the
German Spring Offensive. I know very little of his experiences, and would love to find out more about the regiment's actions during this
period. Any information welcome!

Dedric Smith mailto:dedrics@wairc.govt.nz

Date:
16 Nov 1998

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Most interesting site, my Grandfather Herbert Lisk was a Cpl in the SLI and fought in France in the 1914-18 war . I have had his medals
in my possession for many years and often wondered where and when he fought . Using your site I intend to find out more. Can anybody
point me in the right direction?

Thank you.

Phil myers .mailto: philipmyers@philipmyers.freeserve.co.uk

Date:
18 Nov 1998

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From Lt. COL Mike Bowman 7 TRG GP Darwin NT AUST. Great Site! My Grandfather was in the Regiment Boer War period: Details: 3926
Sejt A.Gregory. Latterly he joined the Prison Service at Portland. I would be fascinated to know if he is on any Roll/History. I frequently
see one of your ex Officers: Tony Middleton (MAJ?) in Sydney. mailto:SYDNPOLLY@BIGPOND.COM or PO BOX 813 DARWIN NT 0801
AUSTRALIA.

Date:
21 Nov 1998

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Many thanks for an excellent site. I have at last found my great uncle H.W.J. Osman mentioned in the roll of honour.

Jeremy Chapple

Date:
03 Dec 1998

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3 Dec 1998 Hi My Name is John brister ( EX C/SGT 23291720).I have just found your web site on the Som L.I .I served with the Regt at
different times during my 23 years. I was living at Ashill Nr Ilminster Som, at the time of my call up for National Service with my parents.
my dad was a EX member of Som L.I ,ex R.S.M George Brister ( 1928 / 50) He pass away 1980. I was called up March /1956, and went to
Taunton Depot. Served / at Plymouth / Malta / Cyprus / Warminster / 1956/57 Served with 22 SAS Regt Malay / Oman / Malvern /
Hereford 1957 / 60. Served with , S C L I, Bodmin / Gib / Tobruk / Berlin / Shrewsbury. I left the army 1964, work in Taunton for
Hatchers with my Dad. Rejoined army 1966 at Shrewsbury, and went to K.S.L.I / Singapore / Malay / Australia / Mauritius / 73 AYT /
Plymouth / Cyprus. UN / N/Ireland / .( 6BN L I Yeovil B/coy 1971 / 73. Served with K.S.L.I for about 8 years. Went back to 1 L.I in
Colchester 1974, N/Ireland / Canada (Wainwright) Belize / Hong Kong / I.D.Bn at Warminster on loan / I finished my army career
Nov /1979, And went to work at Norton Manor Camp Taunton. Till i emigrated to Canada NOVA SCOTIA in 1981. I would like to hear from
any EX members of Som L.I . S.C.L.I .K.S.L.I and if possible any EX members of D / SQD 18 / Troop 22 SAS Regt

Thank you J. BRISTER mailto:jbrister@ns.sympatico.ca

Date:
18 Dec 1998

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Your website is excellent - Thank you! Can anyone tell me how I can learn more about the experiences of my grandfather, Lance
Corporal John James Miller, SN 1345, of Gloucester who served in the S.L.I. from 21 August 1914 until 21 January 1919? He earned the
D.C.M. on 31 January 1916. Any help would be appreciated. mailto:Barry.Haupt@Worldnet.att.net

Date:
19 Dec 1998

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My great grandfather 16945 Pte. W.G. Feltham was in the 8 battalion SLI during the First War. I have researched him through a Mr.
Jonathan Collins who has an e-mail address. He gave me a lot of valuable info on him, but I need more about the 8th Battalion, there
does not seem to be any books available. Any body help?

Date:
26 Dec 1998

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Great site. Jeff Gordon, OMRS #4951 mailto:j-gordon@cyberus.ca

Date:
27 Dec 1998

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Superb area for historians, especially the "Roll of Honour" extract from the War memorial Book held at Wells Cathedral. Congratulations.
I am at present researching the "Roll of Honour" for the Frome area, and hope to complete for the Millennium.
mailto:daveadams@cableinet.co.uk

Date:
28 Dec 1998

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Charles Greenslade 7th S.L.I died at the Somme WW1

5663545 Edward C Clark S.L.I 12 service (1st Battalion, India,Sudan)

23603123 C/SGT A.E.W Clark (NOBBY,TONY) SOM/LI 1958-1960 SCLI 1960-1968 1LI 1968-1983 23 years service.

24593808 L/CPL S.M Clark ( C-COY ) 1L.I 1981-1