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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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maa chudaoo

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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Date:: 21 Jun 2002

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Very interesting and informative.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Date:: 23 Jan 1998

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 1981-1987 6 years & 29 days.

I was the 4th generation to have served in this regiment. We live in Taunton, Somerset so if anyone would like to get in touch, please
email me on mailto:sclark30@compuserve.com Great web site, lots of stories to be told here.

Hello to the Brister's, hope to here from you soon.

Date:: 04 Jan 1999

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24593808 L/cpl S.M Clark son of C/sgt A.E.W Clark(NOBBY) has new email address mailto:stuart@clarkbc.freeserve.co.uk

Date:: 18 Jan 1999

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I'm looking for any information on my wife's grandfather 5382952 Private Albert Henry SPENCER. He served in the 2nd Battalion SLI from
21/01/1938 to 24/12/1938. Any information welcome.

Mail to: speesdtyle@clara.net

Date:: 23 Jan 1999

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Stephen Ryan biffo@sjyan.freeserve.co.uk My mother, Mary Ryan (nee Ewing), has given me a medal - 'THE GREAT WAR FOR
CIVILISATION 1914-1919' belonging to 1753 PTE. J. W. DAVIS. SOM. L.I. My Grandmothers brother. I would be interested in any
information.

Date:: 28 Jan 1999

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from Hugh mellett my dad Ernie Mellett was in the Somersets in WW2,in Burma. He is still a very active member of the Burma star
association and the Somersets. He is from Wrington and most of his mates are from the weston super mare /glastonbury area. any
interest...contact me at...hugh@hmellett.freeserve.co.uk

Date:: 03 Feb 1999

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i am researching a Captain Thomas William Bone 1st Garrison Bn Somerset Light Infantry who died on Monday 6th August 1918.
Rawalpindi War Cemetery. I came across your website on the Somerset Light Infantry. Excellent website, best wishes.

Date:: 03 Feb 1999

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This is a wonderful site. My great grandfather, Daniel Stone was a private of the SLI in WW1. He died September 1, 1916. I've been
trying to find a copy of a newspaper article about him that was first printed October 20, 1916. I'm not sure of the name of the
newspaper - it's "---ern Gazette" (the name is "cut off"). Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions about where to look please let me know.

When my great-grandfather was killed, his three children were orphaned. His daughter Edith remained in England but his two sons
George and Charles (my grandfather) were sent to Canada.

Anyone wishing to email me may do so at bnj@durham.igs.net

Brenda

Date:: 05 Feb 1999

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I would like to get in contact with relatives of soldiers who rest on Dozinghem, M.C, Westvleteren (Belgium). My family has been living
near the cemetery since World War 1. My address: Luc Inion , Frère Orbanstraat 1412, 84OO Oostende, Belgium

Date:: 10 Feb 1999

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My grandfather was RSM to the Som LI when they were stationed in India during the 1920's or thereabouts. I am Catering Officer for the
Somerset Cadet Battalion The Light Infantry (Army Cadet Force) which is the Youth Movement for the Light Infantry.

WT Radford.

Name:: Maggie Mattock
Email:: david.mattock@bigfoot.com
Date:: 17 Feb 1999

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My father, Harry Frederick George Tadd, served in the Somerset Light Infantry from about 1924 until 1949. His father, Harry Tadd, also
served in the regiment in the early part of the century. I would be interested if anyone has any relevant info. My father served for
some time in India, in the late 1920s or early 1930s.

Name:: Terry Moss
Email:: telmoss@aol.com
Date:: 20 Feb 1999

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My wife's father, Frederick Henry Brooks, Somerset Light Infantry was a POW in WW II. Would anybody know what Stalag he might have
been in. The Number has faded on the reverse of a photograph that was sent to him whilst a POW.

Name:: Bob Morgan
Email:: Robert@morgan100061.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 21 Feb 1999

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I am looking for more information about a friends grandfather who served in the SLI during the Boar War and was killed during the First
World War in France. His name was William Samuel Jenkins from Hotwells in Bristol. I would appreciate it if any one has information or
photo's

Thanks, Bob

Name:: David Whiteside
Email:: davidwhiteside@btinternet.com
Date:: 01 Mar 1999

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Great website, researching possible family connections with Francis John Moore 1836-1915 Bandmaster of Somerset Light Infantry.
Buried at Norwich with his wife Rosina Mabel Moore 1845-1911. Any information would be grateful

Name:: JOE KELLY
Date:: 05 Mar 1999

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935 EGRET DR TOMS RIVER NJ 08753

Name:: mike yeksavich
Email:: myeksavich@pop.wclionline.com
Date:: 05 Mar 1999

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I served 10 years in the U.S. Army and left a Major. My father retired from the U.S. Air Force as a sergeant and had been a tail gunner in
a B-17 in WW2. He is now deceased. However, both of us salute the infantry and the valour and "guts" the men of the infantry have
displayed. God Speed.

Name:: JOE KELLY
Email:: irish9@adelphia.net
Date:: 06 Mar 1999

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MY GGGGRANDFATHER was George Dyer he served in the 13th Foot from 1800 to 1815. I am trying to find a good account of the fight at
La Colle Mill in Canada in 1814. Also any thing about the 13th service in Egypt.

Name:: Bill Dungey
Email:: billdungey@cableinet.co.uk
Date:: 07 Mar 1999

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Very interesting pages. My father served with the SLI during WW1. I believe he joined up in 1917 and was captured in March 1918 at St
Quintin. I think he was in Ireland prior to this. This is about all I know about his war time service and would like to find out more. Any
suggestions gratefully received.

Name:: Bob Davis
Email:: bob@lawsoneast.com
Date:: 15 Mar 1999

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The site is very good.

My father was in the SLI and I could not find any information about it until now. I would like to know more about the Regimen.

Name:: Harry Tadd
Email:: harry.tadd@virgin.net
Date:: 17 Mar 1999

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My grandfather CSM Harry Tadd 4396 was in the Somersets from June 1885 until June 1919. My father RQMS Harry Tadd joined up in 1928
and was discharged in 1948.I have copies of The Light Bob from 1929 onwards. Your site is interesting but I would like to see some sort
of individual record.

Harry Tadd

Name:: Nigel Stinchcombe
Email:: nigel@stinch65.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 19 Mar 1999

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Excellent! Any info on the following most welcome. Pvt 16950 A Stinchcombe, 8 Som LI.(Boer War & ww1 ) L/Cpl 25543 V L Morris, 8
Som LI. KIA 31.07.17 Pvt 16205 A Binding, 8 Som LI. KIA 04.09.16 Pvt 16050 M Binding, 8 Som LI. DOW 06.05.17 Pvt 26218 J A Dickenson,
1 Som LI. DOW 02.02.17 I will be a regular visitor.

Name:: Joan Corey-Hoyt
Email:: corhoyt@net-link.net
Date:: 20 Mar 1999

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Thank you for all the work that you have done in bringing this web site on line!. I have really enjoyed looking at it today. I have
Hooper, Eason, Osborne roots in Crewkerne and Merriott and it has been interesting looking for those names. Thanks, Joan

Name:: Harry Tadd
Email:: harry.tadd@virgin.net
Date:: 14 Apr 1999

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My father and grandfather were both in the Somerset's My grandfather leaving in 1919 my father in 1948. I have copies of the Light Bob
magazine and you appear to have a gap in your Timeline in the late 20's and 30's when I think the 2nd battalion were in India and Hong
Kong. My father was in Greece at the end of the war and we were all in Austria in I think 1947

Name:: Terry Hopwood
Email:: Hendycerbyd@compuserve.com
Date:: 02 May 1999

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I have learned a lot in this visit to the Somerset Light Infantry section of your web pages. They are easy to manipulate and view - even
for a beginner like me. I was looking for any reference to a great Uncle whose name was C. Jones and who wove a tapestry with the
initials P.A,L.I and the cap badge of the Somerset L.I. bearing the Jellalabad name and P.A. inside the strings of a bugle. That was all I
had to start with and I have learned a lot. Thank you!

Name:: Jim
Email:: james@gordon-cumming.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 11 May 1999

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This is my first genuine bit of research on the net, and it came up trumps ! I bought some trench art, a small silver-coloured shell, with
lighter inside, with the SLI insignia on the side, but no name. The seller thought it was the SLI, and this visit has confirmed it ! Thanks

Name:: John Gibson
Email:: jgibson@sentex.net
Date:: 11 May 1999

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My grandfather was in SLI in WW I. Your information was very helpful in my search to find out more about him. Web site is great. The
colour scheme does not do it for me however. Too colourful for a military theme IMHO. But that takes nothing away from the
astounding amount of helpful info contained therein.

Name:: Joe L Hardin
Email:: joelhardin@home.com
Date:: 27 May 1999

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I am searching the Hardin name since I know they came from England in the 1700's and France in the 1500's Thank you

Name:: Amdrew Brooks
Email:: andrewdavid@brooksy.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 27 May 1999

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My grandfather 17492 Oliver William Brooks served in 'H'Coy 1 SLI from June 1915 to June 1916 when he was gassed by his own side. It
was an accident. He then served with 1st Wiltshire Regt. and the Labour Corp when he was medically downgraded and classified 'PB'.

Any info on 'H' Coy or 1 SLI appreciated.

Info also sought on:-

Bill Cutting, Sgt 'H' Coy and CSM 'B' Coy.

Pte Spencer William Sands from Farmborough known as 'Jerry' to his mates. KIA 15 4 16

Pte Tommy Leakey, injured his foot, hand and face when he dropped a 'Mills bomb' 13 6 16. Allegedly murdered by his lodger after WW2.

Pte Albert Thomas Swift MIA 28 6 16 in raid on 'The Quadrilateral' He came from Peasdown, Somerset.

Viktor Wesel 119 Reserve Infantrie Regiment, German Army. He was captured by the Somersets on 11 Aug 15. Hence he probably survived
the war and had kids.

Cheers Andrew Brooks

Name:: Kevin Welch
Email:: henriettas.restaurant@virgin.net
Date:: 06 Jun 1999

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My great-grandfather Alfred George Hallett was killed Oct 5 1918 nr Armentieres he was the groom and orderly to Lt. Col Woodhouse of
11 SLI, although trained as a Lewis gunner. The c.o was replaced by Lt Col W A Gilliat and it isn't known if he continued as groom. A shell
burst nr advanced BHQ killed him and 3 others they rest together at Croix du Bac nr Steenwerk France

Name:: michael walker
Email:: mcew@zetnet.co.uk
Date:: 12 Jun 1999

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Name:: Chuck Bowler
Email:: chuck.bowler@sympatico.ca
Date:: 04 Jul 1999

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I served with the SLI in Sicily and Italy until wounded at Hitler Line. We were supporting the 1st div infantry brigade. I would be pleased to hear from former comrades

Name:: Stephen Nicholls
Email:: jsgwa@space.net.au
Date:: 06 Jul 1999

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An excellent web site. congratulations to those involved. My personal connection with the SLI is with my Grandfather Arthur Nicholls who served in the 1914-1918 war. He was at the battle of the Somme and was injured, and left to die. To what degree he was injured I do not know as he didn't talk about it much. What I do know is that he was the last survivor of all ranks of the 1914-18 war. His story was taken by a couple of soldiers who came to talk to him in the late 1970. If anyone has a record or has read his story I would like to read it as we were not given a copy.

Name:: Stephen Midlane
Email:: stephenmidlane@hotmail.com
Date:: 12 Jul 1999

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My father joined the SLI in 1940,transferring to the 7th Parachute Battalion in 1942. He was dropped into Normandy on D-Day but, missing the target he spent the next few weeks in hiding, finally being captured and sent to Stalag VIIIC. While in PoW camp he passed his book-keeping exams! I also have a programme he kept for a performance of The Pirates of Penzance by the camp inmates. My father revisited Pegasus Bridge and Ranville for the 6th June pilgrimages in 1982 and 1984, which meant a great deal to him. He died in November 1986. I would like to hear from anyone who may have known him or has news of other members of his battalion.

Name:: Ted Gardiner
Email:: gardiner@kingston.net
Date:: 24 Jul 1999

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Very nice website, I found it well laid out and very informative. I have been conducting a search for records on my wife's GGrandfather, who I believed served with the British Army in the Boer and 1st World War. His name was Edward George Berry, born (date unknown) in Tauton, England. He is believed to have been an officer (Major?) and immigrated to Manitoba, Canada in the early 1920s. Since he was born in Tauton I thought he may have served with the SLI. If anyone could assist in my search it would be a great help. Please feel free to e-mail me with any information.

Name:: Sandra Dawson
Email:: sdawson@becon.org
Date:: 28 Jul 1999

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I am researching the family history of my ggrandfather Robert Douglas Hamilton MCGARRY. I believe he served in the Somerset Light Infantry from sometime before 1902 until 1905 and served with the regiment in India. The marriage record states that he was a corporal age 27 and living at 13 Wood ST Taunton, Somerset at the time. In 1903 he was posted to India and went there with his wife Kate MADGE MCGARRIE. They had 1 daughter Kathleen in India and possibly a son who died in infancy. They immigrated to Toronto, Canada from India in 1905. I have so far been unable to find any trace of my ggrandfather's military records. Anyone reading this who has helpful info please contact me. sdawson@becon.org

Name:: Martyn Millard
Email:: A600544205@airtelmovil.net
Date:: 08 Aug 1999

Comments

I am hoping to find out about my grandfather, R.S.M. Jack Millard who according to my father rejoined the regiment at the outbreak of WW1 having previously served in India-Afghanistan and who survived four years of trench warfare unharmed until being gassed [survived] in the last German offensive of 1918.

Name:: Kenneth Edwin Bailey
Email:: baileyka@bigpond.com
Date:: 13 Aug 1999

Comments

Finding the SLI website is quite exciting for me. My father, Thomas Edward Bailey, now deceased, served in Ireland with the SLI about 1919. Shot by an Irish sniper, near the heart, he was repatriated to England. Subsequently recovering he was discharged from the SLI and came to Australia in the Mid-1920's. The major part of his working life in Australia was spent in the Australian forces, first with a short stint in the Royal Australian Navy and eventually considerably longer service in the RAAF including service in the islands (Papua New Guinea) during WWII, where he reached the rank of WO1. An interesting footnote to my father's story is that most of his close friends in Australia were Irishmen from Southern Ireland, and having fought the Japanese in the islands, his daughter-in-law, my wife, is Japanese (I met her in London some 30 years ago when she worked in the Royal Household at Buckingham Palace.)

I manage the international affairs of a large Australian professional organisation. My academic background is Asian history, literature, and culture (particularly China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, but also a deep interest in other parts of South and South East Asia). In this context last evening I was reading about the First Afghan War. This caused me to search the Web for references to the Somerset Light Infantry (I still have some of my father's SLI badges).

Name:: Ron Bentley
Email:: ronbentley@lineone.net
Date:: 20 Aug 1999

Comments

My Paternal Grandfather, Martin Joseph Bentley was a bugler in the Somerset Regiment circa 1890's. He was resident in Taunton, where may father was born in 1898. My interests are tracing the lifeline of my Grandfather, whom I can vaguely remember, and his service in the regiment.

The website seems interesting on my fist visit. I shall return. Where can I get his regimental record

Thanks

Ron Bentley

Name:: Colin Titcombe
Email:: ctitcombe@freenet.co.uk
Date:: 31 Aug 1999

Comments

My Father ALBERT FREDERICK TITCOMBE fought with the SLI (1939-1945) in Burma during WW2. I would welcome correspondence from anyone who may have known him during his service.

Name:: Peter Warden
Email:: vv31@dial.pipex.com
Date:: 05 Sep 1999

Comments

Fabulous site. My father was Private 6029772 2nd Battalion HQMT - William Warden WW2 - Greece North Africa Campaign Tripoli etc. I Would like to hear from others in the same campaigns.

Name:: Andrew Corp
Email:: andy@acorp.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 10 Sep 1999

Comments

Can anyone help me find out anything about private William J. Corp, who served with the S.L.I 1st Bn during the first world war. He was killed during the battle of the Somme on the 9th August 1916. I would be particularly be interested in anyone who may have met him, or any photograph with him in.

Name:: martin taylor
Email:: mince@worldnet.att.net
Date:: 10 Sep 1999

Comments

Ex. Royal Artillery. Served in Northern Ireland ,Cyprus, Belize around 1977.Regiment 32 light .Company 74 Battle axe. Now living in the U.S.A. looking for anyone serving in the same regiment. great site!

Name:: Philip Jones
Email:: pwj@bushey16.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 27 Sep 1999

Comments

Thanks for a very well designed and most interesting web site. I am researching the North Somerset Yeomanry and if anyone has any information or can provide links I would be very grateful.

Philip Jones

Name:: Matthew Perks
Email:: mperks@euromoneyplc.com
Date:: 29 Sep 1999

Comments

Delighted to see that there is a site for the SLI. I'm about to go searching for any references to my grandfather, captain J.C.Perks who fought with the regiment during the war and during that infamous fight for Hill 112.

Name:: Grahame T. Arnott
Email:: grayam@sprint.ca
Date:: 03 Oct 1999

Comments

Your web site brought back some interesting memories of The Somerset Light Infantry. I remember my stay, as an army cadet from Chard School, at the Taunton Barracks. it also brought back memories of Bangalore, S. India, during the 2nd. World War.

Name:: Nancy Langdon Webb
Email:: nlangdonwebb@adelphia.net
Date:: 12 Oct 1999

Comments

I wish to thank everyone for this wonderful site. I am new to searching and the internet, and I am in awe of all you have done here. I see two Langdon's I shall research, and one Rockett. I know I speak for many when I say God Bless you one and all. Sincerely, Nancy USA

Name:: Nancy Langdon Webb
Email:: nlangdonwebb@adelphia.net
Date:: 12 Oct 1999

Comments

I should have read the guest book before I wrote. Sorry to post two letters. . I am so impressed with all the information and photos on this site. I am interested in ANY Langdon or Rockett's. I did find three to check out. Being new to genealogy, I am only back to 1840 for Langdon. I know my gggrandparents were William and Sarah Rockett Langdon, and Thomas and Fanny Sullock Hartnup. Any information about would be gratefully appreciated. Sincerely, Nancy USA

Name:: Carole Carine
Email:: carolec@enterprise.com
Date:: 14 Oct 1999

Comments

Hi, very interesting site. I have been trying to 'tie' in a THOMAS WALKER, details below, into my family tree. I was given an old 'memorial card' from an elderly distant relation. On the back it said ''my wife's uncle, a soldier in India. As I know that the 'wife' mentioned was 'one of mine' I assume that the Uncle, is indeed brother of my G. Grandfather. However, I have not proven that THOMAS WALKER, Pte. 1310, 2nd SLI is mine. Anyone out there who could help please?

NB. Thomas' wife was called CATHERINE. Thomas was born Feb? 1866, and died 20.7.1909, buried at Greenbank Cem. Bristol, so presume had been discharged by then.

Name:: pte a thomas L.I.
Email:: T.andrew-paul@hotmail:com
Date:: 28 Oct 1999

Comments

hi mike i am a member of the Somerset light infantry i travel from w-s-m to taunton H.Q I have been in the T.A. for 18 months I enjoy going away on weekends with the lads we have a laugh and a joke and sick together as a team always. i am going in the light infantry April 2000.and I like the set-up of the web site well done

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

Comments

I am currently researching 21st Division during the Great War for my MPhil. The 8/SLI served within this division, and I am looking for anything relating to this battalion or those who served with it - letters, diaries, memories, any decorations and/or accompanying literature. If you can help please contact me. Many thanks.

Name:: Terry Brew
Email:: terry@trbrew.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 07 Nov 1999

Comments

Have just accessed your web site, it is interesting as my father was in the SLI in WW2, having been conscripted in April 1940. He was in B Coy. 4th Battalion where he stayed throughout his service. I am in touch with several other members and may have information other people are interested in. I also noticed a message for Mike from Hans asking where the regiment was on 2nd to 4th of April 1945, the 4th Batt. was in Lochem ,Holland. Contact me for any further information.

Name:: David Roman
Email:: david@davidroman.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 12 Nov 1999

Comments

It's great to find a site dedicated to the men of the SLI - I am researching my family history and have discovered a Great-Uncle Walter (Roman) who died of his wounds after the Battle of the Somme. He was also a well-known Rugby player - Union for Bridgwater and Somerset and League for Rochdale Hornets!

Name:: Christina Hart
Email:: jackhart@tpg.com.au
Date:: 13 Nov 1999

Comments

I was please to find your web site and noted that my great grandfather is listed on the roll of honour. I would appreciate any information on him and his battalion on behalf of my grandfather, Denis Martin who served in the Wiltshire Regiment. Private Oliver Henry Martin 32035, served with the 7th Battalion, SLI and died of wounds on 22nd March 1918. Sadly, he has no known grave and is therefore commemorated by name on the Pozieres Memorial, France.

Name:: Albert P. Tilley
Email:: ivanhoe@redshift.com
Date:: 11/17/1999

Comments

My family came to the U.S. from Somerset just before the turn of the century. They hailed from Kingsbury. Whilst reviewing a list of British military history sites, I came upon this page. I'm glad I found it. May I congratulate you on a job well done.

Name:: Jeremy Humphries
Email:: jerh48@yahoo.com
Date:: 11/20/1999

Comments

Great Grandson of Pt. George Webber. Killed France 1915

Name:: Andrew Lane
Email:: andrewlane@compuserve.com
Date:: 11/26/99

Comments

Found your pages while researching Private Walter John Browning (D Coy, 7th Bn), who was killed on 16th September 1916. Very interesting pages!

Name:: SHARON DEANE
Email:: DEANE3@CWCOM.NET
Date:: 12/3/99

Comments

VERY USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE SITE , JUST FOUND OUT MY GREAT GREAT UNCLE WAS IN PRINCE ALBERTS SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY. HE DIED AT THE SOMME. SO THIS REMEMBRANCE DAY JUST GONE WAS MORE EMOTIONAL. HIS NAME WAS ALBERT HOLLINS AND HE WAS 22 WHEN HE DIED IN BATTLE ON SATURDAY 1ST JULY 1916.

Name:: Bert White
Email:: cwhite@taranaki.ac.nz
Date:: 12/12/99

Comments

My father (Albert Edward White) was in the SLI in Ireland, unsure when, but was based at Holywood Barracks near Belfast.

There he met my mother, but before marriage in 1929 spent time in Egypt and ? India.

My father was an identical twin and his twin brother, Arthur, joined the SLI when they were underage probably about 1919 or 1920.

I would appreciate any information as to what Battalion they would have been in, where they would have served from say 1919 to 1929.

Name:: Stewart Marshall
Email:: purplelambretta@aol.com
Date:: 12/12/99

Comments

Excellent site, ex Tankie myself, (2&3 RTR but now adult instructor in the Somerset Li Cadet Force. Perhaps you would consider adding them to your site. Many Thanks.

Name:: kieren macmahon
Email:: kmacmahon.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 12/18/99

Name:: Mark Thornton
Email:: mthornton@mthornton.screaming.net
Date:: 12/20/99

Comments

I am 24721252 Cpl M Thornton 1 LI. (From Somerset) I like your Site, Very informative. Thanks.

Name:: Will Hellier
Email:: nailseaarmycadets@hotmail.com
Date:: 12/21/99

Comments

I run Nailsea Platoon, Gibraltar Company, Somerset Cadet Battalion L.I. A.C.F. If anyone wishes to contact me please email on address shown. Any information, history on the ACF in North Somerset in the past would be greatly appreciated. Especially the old Clevedon and District area (including Nailsea.) Cheers

Name:: Shawn Powell
Email:: sleeppiggies@aol.com
Date:: 12/21/99

Comments

Sir, I am a veteran of the Persian Gulf War, having served with the US Army's 101st Airborne Division. I am interested in any form of light infantry units, particularly from countries that I have had the honour to serve side-by-side with. I currently serve the Oregon National Guard with the 41st Infantry Brigade (Light). Take care and have a Merry Christmas and God Bless.

SSG Shawn Powell Squad Leader, ORARNG Spokane, WA

Name:: S.Deane
Email:: Deane3@cwcom.net
Date:: 12/23/99

Comments

Thank you for such a helpful site, just found out one of my great great uncles was in the Somerset Light Infantry and it has helped me put some background to his story.

Name:: Geoffrey M Williams
Email:: training@touchpoint.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 12/29/99

Name:: Tony Anscombe
Email:: anscombe@anscombe.screaming.net
Date:: 1/9/00

Comments

I would appreciate any information on my father Arthur John Anscombe who served with the 2nd Btn SLI during WW2. I believe he served in Palestine, Italy, Gibraltar and possibly North Africa.

Name:: Jim Lockyer
Email:: jimlockyer@hotmail.com
Date:: 1/12/00

Comments

My Father served in the SLI during the Malaya conflict (1951-1953) Does anyone have any information concerning this time. His name is Bill Lockyer.

Name:: Sjt Pip Price
Email:: Pippip69@hotmail.com
Date:: 1/21/00

Comments

Just to let you all know that the SLI has not been completely resigned to the history books. B (Somerset Light Infantry) Company, The Rifle Volunteers. (TA) Is still alive and kicking after the last round of SDR, and will be around for some time to come. We are based at Bishops Hull TAC, Taunton Somerset.

Name:: denis-carter
Email:: denis_carter@hotmail.com
Date:: 1/22/00

Comments

served 1946 to 1948

Name:: Jeremy Humphries
Email:: jerh48@yahoo.com
Date:: 1/29/00

Comments

I am trying to find some information about Jack Cook who's real name was William John Cook but may have been known as John William Cook. He was a Corporal No. 5670260 killed in France WW2. The Army seem to have lost or mixed up his records and we think that we may be visiting the wrong grave in Normandy - that of J W Cook.

Any information, however scant, will be gratefully received.

Name:: M GILLINDER
Email:: D.GILLINDER@VIRGIN NET
Date:: 2/1/00

Comments

thank you for this page it was great to find all this information my grandfather was in the S L I he was killed 9 Nov 1914 his name was HERBERT JAMES FISHLOCK ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU

Name:: Colonel A. J. Hull Rtd
Email:: jhull@mortgagechoice.com.au
Date:: 2/1/00

Comments

Thank you for allowing me to share with you some history.

My Father, Gilbert John (Bert) HULL married my Mother, Beatrice Mae Mayers in TAUNTON in 1920 and came to Australia that year. My maternal Grandfather was 2196 L/Cpl Charles Mayers, Prince Albert's Somerset Regiment of Light Infantry, 2/13 of Foot. He enlisted at ALDERSHOT in 1870. The Regiment's deployment can be traced from his Clothing Book. 1870 - ALDERSHOT; 1871 - PEMBROKE DOCK; 1872 - COLONMEL; 1873 - DUBLIN; 1874 - ARMAGH; 1875 - BELFAST 1876 - GLASGOW; 1877 ALDERSHOT and MALTA; 1878 MALTA and INDIA; 1879-80 BANGALORE EAST INDIA 1881 - FORT ST GEORGE INDIA; 1882-83 KAMPTEE INDIA; 1884 PORT BLAIR ANDAMAN ISLAND; 1885-86 RANGOON 1887 - TAUNTON.

My Father, died 3 February 1954. He was 883 Pte Gilbert Hull, West Somerset Yeomanry. He was dismounted in France. They became 12th WSY- Somerset Light Infantry. My Father attended his last Reunion Dinner on 24 January 1920 at the London Hotel, TAUNTON (I have the Menu). He served in FRANCE, NORTH AFRICA and GALLIPOLI and for Australia in WW2. His brothers William (Bill), Arthur and James (Jim) also served with SLI. Uncle Bill served in the Australian Army and was taken by the Japanese with the fall of SINGAPORE he returned to Australia and his final resting place is in QUEENSLAND. The fate of Arthur and Jim can be read from your Regiment's Roll of Honour and I am proud to carry their names.

Sincerely Arthur James Hull Colonel Rtd

Name:: Elaine Lusty
Email:: elaine.lusty@telecom.co.nz
Date:: 2/6/00

Comments

I have an interest in all things Military - This site is a 'God Send'. Thank you

Name:: RITA PRANK
Email:: rita.prank@virgin.net
Date:: 2/10/00

Name:: Gareth Millard
Email:: Gareth.millard@care4free.net
Date:: 2/18/00

Comments

My great grandfather Charles Millard was a Pvt. in the Somerset Light Infantry. I have been passed an engraved medal of his from the Boer war but unfortunately that's all I know of him. I would be very interested if any one out there can assist me more. Many Thanks.

Name:: Jonathan Brooke-Smith
Email:: killpatrick@hotmail.com
Date:: 2/21/00

Comments

I am the grandson of Lt/Col Cuthbert Brooke-Smith who took over command of the 7th Bn SLI when Lt/Col Ivor Reevs was wounded in 1944. He joined the KSLI in 1936 and served in the KSLI, SLI, DLI, and then back to the KSLI. He went to command the 1st Bn KSLI, in Kenya in 1955 he was mortally wounded by fire from his own troops. If any one knew him or of him I would like to hear anything they have to say about him.

Name:: Phil Naish
Email:: pnaish2250@hotmail.com
Date:: 2/22/00

Comments

Can anybody remember Leonard R Stokes. He was with B com 7th Batt SLI fighting in Normandy and had a hell of a time at Hill 112.He finished the war with only 5 men from B com seeing the end. Many thanks.

Name:: Mark Dakin
Email:: Mark@m-dak.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 2/25/00

Name:: Steve Flavin
Email:: steveflavin@flavinl.fsnet.co.uk
Date:: 2/28/00

Name:: Ian Banks
Email:: aimsa@wigan37.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 3/1/00

Comments

My father died not long ago, I am looking for any info on his army service, he did his training with the DUKE OF CORNWALL LIGHT INFANTRY AT BODMIN, before joining THE 4th BATTALION SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY, I think he served in France, Belgium, Holland & Germany 1940-45,he left at the rank of corporal.. he was HENRY BANKS No 14206680 FROM WIGAN, LANCS.. known to his mates as HARRY OR MONTY. Could I get a copy of his army records ??? THANKS FOR A GREAT SITE.

Name:: David Blackmore
Email:: dwbmango@madasafish.com
Date:: 3/1/00

Comments

Mike

Tracing those from the former village of Mangotsfield, on the outskirts of Bristol, who are commemorated on our local war memorial. Have found a lot of useful info. Keep up the good work

Name:: John Napier-Winch
Email:: lordwinch@hotmail.com
Date:: 3/2/00

Comments

Keep up the good work. I will send you some information in the near future about my great great grandfather William Napier VC.

Name:: David L Adams
Email:: davelo5@cableinet.co.uk
Date:: 3/4/00

Comments

Good site. Am writing a book on the casualties from the 1st WW from Frome. I have details of about 60 Somerset Light Infantry men from Frome if you want their stories plus some with photo's . Please e mail me if interested

Name:: Roger Reid
Email:: r.reid@sympatico.ca
Date:: 3/6/00

Comments

My grandfather, William Tanner Reid served in the SLI. He did not see much service, arriving in South Africa in September and by December was back in England. He picked up Enteric Fever while there. He told the story of being prepared for burial, with a flag draped over him, when he moved and avoided being buried alive. I have his enlistment papers, but is there any records of the Company he might have served in? Like your web page. Roger Reid

Name:: John Cubin
Email:: JohnCubin@aol.com
Date:: 3/10/00

Comments

Great-uncle Private John Doran No.15795 8th Bn SLI died 10 October 1918, buried Romeries. Any info much appreciated. Excellent site.

Name:: Terry white
Email:: tjtelterry@telwhite.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 3/11/00

Comments

Very interesting site. My grandfather George Bryant served with the S.L.I at the turn of the century in South Africa. I will keep a very keen eye on this site

Name:: Peter Modley
Email:: PModley@aol.com
Date:: 3/11/00

Comments

I am in the process of researching my family history - my grandfather came from Nether Stowey.

My interest in the Somerset LI centres on 5667841 C/Sgt Robert Theodore Maxwell. He married my aunt, Gladys Modley, on 3 Aug 1940 in Bridgwater and they had two sons. Sadly, Gladys and the boys were killed in an air raid on Plymouth in 1944. After that my father lost contact with Bob Maxwell. Bob was a pre-war regular and CQMS, although I do not know which battalion he served with or even if he survived the war.

According to their marriage certificate, Bob was an electrician by trade, and his address in Bridgwater at the time of their marriage was 120 Taunton Road, Bridgwater. He was 35 years old and a widower at the time of his marriage.

If the name and details mean anything to anybody I would be most grateful for a quick Email.

Many thanks,

Peter Modley

Name:: Jean Robinson
Email:: stjudes@f9.co.uk
Date:: 3/12/00

Comments

I am researching my grandfathers war record (1st World War) and also possibly also my great GFs As we live in south Som my guess is that they would have joined this regiment. They were Harry Lionel Parsons and John Gibbons.

Name:: Timothy Gosling
Email:: GosHahn@AOl.Com
Date:: 3/14/00

Comments

An excellent site. My father joined the SLI to do his national service in 1957. He transferred to the Intelligence Corps not long after completing basic training but still has a lot of affection for the Somerset's. He was rather upset to see that Jellalabad barracks had been flattened for a new housing development with just "The Keep" remaining. But there that's progress for you.

Name:: Peter Sandiford
Email:: peter@sandifords.net
Date:: 3/16/00

Comments

I couldn't find anything on the SLI's involvement in the NZ Wars in the timeline. Is this an omission or am I mistaken in thinking they were there?

Name:: Valerie Martin
Email:: valeriemarin@webtv.net
Date:: 3/17/00

Comments

My father Reginald S. W. Martin served with the Somerset Light Infantry 1915-1918 earning a Military Medal for bravery in the field. He was known as Dare devil Martin. He was gassed during the war. He has since died of Motor Neuron Disease [ALS] at age 78. My sister is now in the end stages of Motor Neuron disease. A grandchild and great-grandchild have same type Autism. I am convinced that these illnesses are the results of long term, genetic effects of my father being gassed. I would appreciate any feedback on these observations Valerie Martin

Name:: Christine Metcalfe
Email:: apmetcalfe@apmetcalfe.screaming.net
Date:: 3/27/00

Comments

Found you by accident had two uncles serve in SLI during WW11.George Joshua Mills private no 2060823 and Horace Walter Mills Private no 5630892 both of whom unfortunately gave their lives. Do you have a book of remembrance? like the site.

Name:: Harry Morle
Email:: chmorle@aol.com
Date:: 4/2/00

Comments

I was a Lt., platoon commander, in Italy 1944 and a Corporal Leeks, known as 'Cycler', was recommended by me for an award for consistent bravery. This resulted in his being awarded the DCM. I should like to get in touch with him if possible. His last known address was the London area.

Name:: Nick Millard
Email:: nickmillard@breathemail.net
Date:: 4/9/00

Comments

I've been collecting/researching medals to the 13th Regt / Somerset L.I. for almost 20 years. This site is a very welcome addition to the list of research sources. My particular interests are W.W.1. Gallantry and Casualties, particularly to my home town of Taunton. I would be interested in any information which members can offer.

Name:: Trevor ADAMS
Email:: harpic@kittyville.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 4/11/00

Comments

I am looking for information in relation to Private Charles Frank WHITMARSH (known as Chick). He served in 'A Coy, 7 Platoon, HQ 4th SLI before and during the Normandy campaign, before being fatally wounded on the 31st of July 1944. He was taken to a casualty clearing station but died on the 1st of August. A chaplain, Revd AC AUSTIN of 10CCS BLA wrote a letter to his widow the following day. Did anyone know Chick? Is Revd Austin still alive? Was anyone you know in Chick's unit, or the above medical unit, as there appears to be no photograph of him with the family, and perhaps one of his mates took one with him on it.

Name:: Kevin.J.Hann
Email:: N/A
Date:: 4/19/00

Comments

I am writing because I would like to know if anyone has any information concerning my grandfather. He joined the TA in around 1937 and he rose to the rank of Sergeant. He lived in Wells (Somerset) and returned there after the war. He served in Africa, Europe and Italy, he was present at one of the battles for Monte Casino. I would appreciate any information on him. My address is: Mr K.J. Hann 24 Bramley Road, Street, Somerset BA16 0QE

Name:: Tony Langham
Email:: savetheroyaltournament@care4free.net
Date:: 4/24/00

Comments

Can I ask that you visit our site and maybe tell your members that we've now got 16,000 signatures but we need many more-have had help from many Assoc as you will see-is yours one of them-will you consider 'signing up' for the cause?? we are at www.savetheroyaltournament.care4free.net It is not our intention to offend so we hope this hasn't Tony Langham

Name:: Brian Gillard
Email:: bjgillard@hotmail.com
Date:: 4/25/00

Name:: keith Beacham
Email:: keith@beachamk.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 4/26/00

Comments

Looking for family who fell in conflict

Name:: Robin R. Morris
Email:: rrmorris@attcanada.net
Date:: 4/29/00

Comments

Interesting and informative site. I have book marked it for research purposes. I belong to units that re-enact the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 and am always searching for research material.

Regards and God save the King

Robin R. Morris Prescott, Ontario Canada

Name:: Christine Metcalfe
Email:: christine@metcalfe1.worldonline.co.uk
Date:: 4/30/00

Comments

Please note I have a change of e-mail address. I should like to thank Terry Brew and Norbert Rosin for their kindness and efforts in helping me with my family history.

Name:: Colleen Ford
Email:: colleen.ford@brinkin.com
Date:: 4/30/00

Comments

Thank you, a very informative site, I am trying to find a connection with a Jellalabad badge which has been in my family for over 100years, perhaps our GGGGrandfather who was a Welshman (Evans) served in the SLI. His family emigrated to Australia before the turn of the century, history prior to this has been lost.

Name:: David Jones
Email:: DAVEGINJONES@BIGPOND.COM.AU
Date:: 5/2/00

Comments

G'DAY My great-grandfather fought and survived the Great War. Ishmael David Jenkins 1067. I'm looking for more information during this period.

Name:: Karen Rose(nee Lippiatt)
Email:: grose@ryecot.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 5/7/00

Comments

I didn't know you had a website my grandfather served with you and he went by the name of George or Edward. I believe he served in the late 1800's and went out to India. I have seen the photo's of the regiment in India. He was the equivalent of today's Wo2 or 1 in the photo's he wears a Sam Brown. But that's all I know maybe I will learn more one day who knows.

Name:: terry binns
Email:: terrybinns@hotmail.com.uk
Date:: 5/14/00

Comments

major rt Somerset acf. worn the Jellalabad badge and ran Jellalabad platoon in taunton brks

Name:: Pte Adrian Philpott
Email:: lordpott1@aol.com
Date:: 6/1/00

Comments

Congratulations on a great site. I myself am in the Somerset Light Infantry based at Bath and I'm very proud to see the effort put into this site. Keep up the good work

Name:: Roland Oliver
Email:: hillyhouse@btinternet.com
Date:: 6/17/00

Comments

Anyone with regards information on Fredrick James Oliver Private 40679 "c" coy 1st btn Somerset Light Infantry, killed in 1918. my neighbour would be very interested to hear anything about him as he was related to him Many thanks

Name:: Joe kelly
Email:: irish9@adelphia.net
Date:: 6/25/00

Comments

Looking for any information on the 13th in the War of 1812

Name:: Anthony Blumenthal
Email:: candy@zfree.co.nz
Date:: 6/30/00

Comments

It was great to find information and badges of the 13th. My 3rd great grandfather, Sydenham Oxenham, spent 22 years with the regiment and was Jellalabad, Kabul and Ghuznee. He left England as a Chelsea pensioner to become a "Fencible" settler to protect the southern approaches to Auckland, New Zealand. Thanx for all your work in making this available!

Name:: Stan Pratt
Email:: spratt@iafrica.com
Date:: 7/2/00

Comments

Hi there, I was recently on holiday in Bath, and came across your Regiments Roll of Honour in the Abbey. On of the name was Pratt S. Pvt. Research into the Imperial War Graves site tells me he died on 22 August 1916 in Iraq. I would be interested in finding out more about this young soldier and your Regiments history during this period.

I would appreciate any information, and/or reference material you could pass onto me.

Kind regards Stan Pratt

Name:: Bryn Langley
Email:: bryn@langley-s.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 7/9/00

Comments

My Great Grand Father, George Toseani was in the SLI during the first world war and was in India. He played the trombone and during fighting he was detailed as a stretcher bearer, where he was shot in the mouth by a sniper. If anyone can remember him or know of the time they spent in India, I would very much like to hear from them.

Name:: JOHN BRISTER.
Email:: jbrister@accesswave.ca
Date:: 8/5/00

Comments

Calling ex-members of S.L.I. I have a new E-MAIL ADDRESS.

Name:: Byron Behm
Email:: ByronBehm@aol.com
Date:: 8/5/00

Comments

Very interesting site. My great uncle, Lance Corporal Richard Norris, was killed at the Battle of Colenso in South Africa on or about December 15, 1899. I am interested in finding information regarding his death and burial site.

Name:: Diane Harlin
Email:: dianeharlin@zfree.co.nz
Date:: 8/19/00

Comments

HARLIN, WILLIAM arrived NZ on 'Java' with 65th regiment discharged 27/11/1846 at Auckland. Records show born Edenderry, Kings County Ireland. java left woolich 18/5/1846 went to Sydney Australia first. Grateful for any contacts or info. Just starting family tree & Internet. Great site Cheers Diane

Name:: Roy Backhouse
Email:: rbbcc@estimating96.freeserve.co.uk
Date:: 9/17/00

Comments

My father served in the 2nd Bal from 1946-48 in North Greece did anyone else if so please contact. He's name is Ben and he had friends called Bill and Andy (who was killed in Greece)

Name:: Robert W. Dainton
Email:: rwdainton@yahoo.com
Date:: 9/19/00

Comments

Useful background in helping trace my family history and provides good background data.

Robert W. Dainton New Jersey, USA

Name:: Justin Somerset
Email:: Somertyme1
Date:: 9/26/00

Comments

Very interesting. It's very difficult to find European histories here in the U.S., even in regard to the war of 1812 but your web site has made it easier. Thank you. Justin Somerset

Name:: Antony Loach
Email:: aloach@direct.ca
Date:: 16 Dec 2000

Comments

Mike, Great to see the site up and running again. I missed the comments from the visitors. Also I am just checking to see if this message gets posted. All the best. Antony Loach

Name:: Terry Moss
Email:: telmoss@aol.com
Date:: 26 Jan 2001

Comments

My wife is trying to find out information about her father Frederick Henry Brooks.

He was in the SLI from 1939 - 1946 and a POW in Stalag XXa.

She has no knowledge of him or of his Army career. Any ideas where he might have been captured? Can anyone help with any details it would be very much appreciated.

Name:: Richard Gordon
Email:: RHGatMitre7@aol.com
Date:: 02 Feb 2001

Comments

I am looking through your battalion history while in India, particularly Poona during 1946/47.

I would like to make contact with any member of the regiments during those years.

Thanks

Name:: David Murray
Email:: dave@murray.net
Date:: 18 Feb 2001

Comments

Very interesting site. My great grandfather was Samuel Dade, and he served with the 2nd battalion of the SLI in Kamptee, India in 1882. I found his details in the muster rolls, which are kept in the public records office in Kew. They list every man in both battalions for a number of years in the 19c. The reference I used was WO16/1462 for 1879 to 1882, other years are also there.

Name:: Tony Tidswell
Email:: tonylt.1@email.com
Date:: 23 Feb 2001

Comments

I am looking for information about my Grandfather, who served in the Somerset Light Infantry in WW1 as a RSM. His name was Ernest (Ernie) Edward Bennett, he was evacuated to the UK around 1939 to Bristol, he later returned to Ypres where he tended the graves until his death (I don't know what year) I also believe that he is buried in Ypres. Any information will be much appreciated by me and my mother.

Name:: jim lewall
Email:: jlewall@sunshinecable.com
Date:: 04 Mar 2001

Comments

My father in law Lt. Col T.F. Meredith MBE 358114 SLI Parachute Regiment(7th BTN) is still very much alive and living in British Columbia Canada

Name:: victor bryan
Email:: vicbry@optusnet.com.au
Date:: 25 Mar 2001

Comments

Hi from Sydney Australia I served with the 1 batt:SLI in Malta and Cyprus with the transport platoon in 1955-1956 any one remember me

Name:: Richard Knight
Email:: steve.greatgardens@virgin.net
Date:: 31 Mar 2001

Comments

Dad, Ron (Nobbie) Knight, served in the Somerset's during the later part of WW2 was in Egypt, Greece (on the border with Bulgaria) and Austria in '46 where he met my mum in Vienna. Dad passed away 10 years ago but mum has lots of photos of his army days. He never saw active service but I'm very proud of him.

Name:: steve redfern
Email:: <S J Redfern@redfern.fslife.co.uk>
Date:: 14 Apr 2001

Comments

very good site. My dad served in Malaya,1952-1954 with 16 field ambulance S.L.I. He was based at Sepang and Tepang. My dad's name is Robert Redfern or Bob to his close mates. He is trying to trace his old army mate who served with him. PETER HIRONS. If anybody has any leads or info, please Email. My dads army no. was 22677417.Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Name:: Patti Swift
Email:: pattiswift@aol.com
Date:: 25 Apr 2001

Comments

My grandfather - Capt. Bill Woodman, was I understand at the Relief of Ladysmith, my mother was born in Tientsin, China 1912 and then moved to Quetta and Poona - I would love to know more - can you help???? My mother was 1 of 7 children born between China and India in the early 1900's. My grandparents settled in Taunton and then Weston on their return to England in ? 1917/20? Hope to hear something - Patti Swift

Name:: Derek Wheeler
Email:: axis22@aol.com
Date:: 28 Apr 2001

Comments

My father, Frederick Wheeler, was with the 5th Battalion SLI during WW2. He has become interested in contacting anyone who may have served with him, particularly around the time of an engagement in the Hochheid Woods. At the time of this event, I believe he was a sergeant and won the Military Medal for his actions. Later he was given a field commission. Any contacts would be most welcome.

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

Comments

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

Name:: Andy Anderson
Email:: AAnderson3LI@yahoo.com
Date:: 02 May 2001

Comments

Any 3LI or 6 LI out there

Name:: C. Wheeler
Email:: tricycle@ic24.net
Date:: 13 May 2001

Comments

Looking for news of Harold Radford, company runner with the 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry 1940-45, on behalf of my father F.K.C.M Wheeler. Dad last saw his pal, Harold, in Hochheid Woods where the 7th were decimated.

Name:: Russ Filby
Email:: r.c.filby@btinternet.com
Date:: 22 May 2001

Comments

My Granddad Ernie Mellett served with the Somerset's in WW11 in Burma, Would like to hear from anyone who remembers him?, Ernie is still alive and well living in North Somerset.

Name:: Peter Howell
Email:: peter_howell@btinternet.com
Date:: 27 May 2001

Comments

Any information regarding great uncle Sergeant Albert HOLLINS of Rugeley and SLI who died on the first day of the Somme 01 July 1916 would be greatly appreciated.

Name:: Cheryl Fletcher
Email:: spook2@iinet.net.au
Date:: 11 Jun 2001

Comments

Boxing Team 1st Battalion Somerset L.I. photograph with the following 19 men: Prince, Davies, Gainey, Thomas, Maidment, Curtis, Morris, Kerr, Dunstone, Fisher, Gifford, Slade, Thatcher, Harper, Ranger, Lagdon, Everitt, Viles, Lee. Please get in touch if any of these names mean anything to you.

Name:: Edward Parmenter
Email:: eparment@mail.win.org
Date:: 11 Jun 2001

Comments

By GG Grandfather was a cpl in the 13th Reg of Foot. He was station at Ft. Yomen. I'm not sure of the spelling because the birth certificate is hard to read. By G Grandfather was born in the sub district of Alverstoke in the county of Southampton. Does anyone have the correct name of the Fort? Does anyone have Reg locations prior to 1869?

Thanks Ed

Name:: Mike Whelan
Email:: JuneMikeWhelan@aol.com
Date:: 16 Jun 2001

Comments

I am researching our family history and looking for information on my wife's grandfather who was Company Sgt Major A. THORNBURROW s/n 52232 who re-enlisted and served with the SLI 1915/1918. Previously served with the Devonshire Regiment. Has anybody any information please.

Name:: dick barton
Email:: dick.barton@genie.co.uk
Date:: 17 Jun 2001

Comments

I have been pleased to find details of my uncle Pte Arthur Henry Chaplin who died 31 JUL 1917 whilst serving with 8bn SLI and whose name is on panel 21 of the Menin gate. I had been trying for years to find details as I was named Arthur Henry after him.

Name:: dolores whiteside
Email:: lorridean
Date:: 21 Jun 2001

Comments

my mother inherited a castle on the Rhine. Going to Germany with 5 children was not possible and it went to the next of kin. My grandmothers' name was rettenmeir, nee rugan meir. I think the family came from around Frankfort. any help would be appreciated

Name:: Don Hutton
Email:: adhutton@chch.planet.org.nz
Date:: 24 Jun 2001

Comments

I wonder if the Commanding Officer of the SLI Arthur Bainbrigge in 1875 was the General married to my relative Margaret Paterson, daughter of Thomas Paterson and Sophia Currie. Thomas b.1780 was a General in the RA. Any information greatly appreciated. Don Hutton Christchurch, N.Z.

Name:: Petra Dippold
Email:: saskia268@aol.com
Date:: 27 Jun 2001

Comments

I'm looking for all Soldiers who were stationed 1964 till 1965 in Germany / Augsburg. I'm in search for my father Roy Jackson. He was stationed 1965 in Augsburg/Germany. I’m not searching for my father for financial reasons ! I would simply like to meet and get to know him, I would like to know if he is doing well and how he is living…… It is very important to me to find him at last ! Please, if you remember this time, or if you have been stationed at this time in Germany / Augsburg or if you remember a Roy Jackson, send me a e-mail to saskia268@aol.com I miss my father so much. Please help me to locate my father.

Name:: Adrian Philpott
Email:: Lordpott2@aol.com
Date:: 02 Jul 2001

Comments

For those who don't know (and it isn't mentioned on this site) Although no longer a regiment in its own right the Somerset Light Infantry still lives on in the shape of B (Somerset light infantry) Company..... The rifle volunteers. T.A.

I am a private within it based at Bath.

Its great to see a site like this one. Keep up the good work

Name:: berry
Email:: berryswarthoff@wxs.nl
Date:: 02 Jul 2001

Comments

I am still looking for al the information about the 4th SLI, when the were in Lochem. On 2 April we were liberated by the 43e Wessex-Division in the east of Holland. The operation was called "Forrard On" I know a lot already but I hope that someone has more information

Name:: Laura Iacovella
Email:: laura-iaco@libero.it
Date:: 05 Jul 2001

Comments

I live in Italy. Five years ago I bought in Bournemouth a box with some letters and photos sent from his wife and children, to lance corporal Charles Ralph Stembridge, from West Chinnock Crewkerne Somerset, who died 39 on 30th august 1918 and who is in the British cemetery of Ligny St Flochel Pas de Calais France. I'd like to know if there are relatives somewhere and I'd like if they want to give them letters and photos. Thanks. Please mailto:laura-iaco@libero.it

Name:: Lisa Rogers
Email:: mushy_1@msn.com
Date:: 05 Jul 2001

Comments

Would love to correspond with one of your historians. I have an incredible book with photos from one of the gentleman who served with this infantry through China, Malta, & India in the early 1900's. The photos are exquisite and in excellent condition. I would love to research more of his history, and the history of the regiment. Thank you.

Name:: R Voisey
Email:: bobvoisey@hotmail.com
Date:: 18 Jul 2001

Comments

I am a Somerset lad, (Shepton Mallet) with a keen interest in military history. Its great to read all the comments on the site. and its so important to remember our history. Keep up the good work.

Name:: S.Gibbs
Email:: stewart_gibbs@yahoo.com
Date:: 23 Jul 2001

Comments

very interesting site. son of Mike Gibbs, who served in Malaya 1951-1953. from the village of Crowcombe, Nr Taunton.I think it was with 11 platoon. I do have several good photos from that time which he left me.

Name:: Richard Stewart
Email:: rstewart@dek.com
Date:: 27 Jul 2001

Comments

Good stuff, as a serving Territorial its all useful history to give to the young guys, tradition is so important. Thanks!

Name:: Jeanette Lee
Email:: jeanettelee@bigpond.com
Date:: 28 Jul 2001

Comments

My G.G. Grandfather, Daniel McIntyre joined the 13th Foot in 1825 serving until 1847. he served in the Army of the Indies and had medals for the general action of Jellalabad and the recapturing of Cabul. After being pensioned off he enlisted as a Pensioner Guard for Western Australia, I believe he left WA, possibly for his native Offaly/Athlone as there is no record of his or his wife's death. Great site, very informative. I appreciate all information that adds to the total picture I am building of a very brave man.

Name:: Peter Howell
Email:: peter_howell@btinternet.com
Date:: 04 Aug 2001

Comments

Greatuncle Albert HOLLINS, Sgt. SLI, killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, hailed from Rugeley, Staffordshire, and not Yorkshire as indicated on the Somerset County War Memorial web page <http://www.lightinfantry.org/sli/som_mem.htm>

Can the typo be corrected?

Many thanks in anticipation.

Name:: ian saint
Email:: uksoldier022@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 09 Aug 2001

Comments

Hi I'm serving with the reme in Germany and I've recently discovered that my grandfather served with the 4th batt Somerset light infantry he was L/cpl p c saint 6298622 does anybody have any information about him or could advise me on how to gain this information.

Name:: ian saint
Email:: uksoldier022@yahoo.co.uk
Date:: 12 Aug 2001

Comments

I'm trying to find out about my late grandfather Percy Clifford saint he served with 4 battalion Somerset light infantry i know he was a l/cpl in 1946, possibly served in Cyprus.

Name:: Don Sinclair
Email:: thesaint@tpg.com.au
Date:: 14 Aug 2001

Comments

My grandfather 5482 Thomas Ball served with the regiment in South Africa, then in India, became a reservist, migrated to Australia, was called up, shipped back to UK, then served with 'H' coy 1st Somerset Light Infantry B.E.F. in France and Flanders. I do have some old photos, but no description on the back. I am searching for his official service records.

Name:: Margaret Eyre-Tanner
Email:: Colliedor@aol.com
Date:: 19 Aug 2001

Comments

I found this wonderful site by accident this morning.

My grandfather, BERTIE JAMES BILLING, was in the PERRY STREET TERRITORIALS (which I understand was part of the 5th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry). He served in SCHWEBO near MANDALAY in BURMA about 1914/15. He lived in Tatworth, Nr. Chard and later at 10 Dyke Hill, Perry St., South Chard. He was a born in Ilminster and married Edith Sibley in 1904. He died at Perry Street in 1946. I have a photograph of him in uniform.

I have been unable to trace his records, but have had some helpful information about the SLI through Taunton Military Museum.

I should like to know more about the Perry Street Territorials and my grandfather. If anyone has any information, I will be very grateful.

My E-mail address is: Colliedor@aol.com

Name:: Dianna 'Loughlin
Email:: dianna80@blueyonder.co.uk
Date:: 21 Aug 2001

Comments

2nd Battalion Muster Roll 1885 shows "Chater". Are there any more details available - even a forename would be useful.

Name:: Alan Davis
Email:: alanericdavis@hotmail.com
Date:: 29 Aug 2001

Comments

Absolutely first class website - a nostalgic medium for all Light infantrymen past and present!! I served with 1/KOYLI in Malaya 1950/52 and in 4/5 Essex Regiment until 1971 when I transferred as a founder member of 6 LI ( 2 i/c B Coy Yeovil and later OC A Coy Bath until 1977. Well done Mike! Keep up the good work. Yours aye! Alan Davis

Name:: Pat Seymour
Email:: pw.seymour@btinternet.com
Date:: 30 Aug 2001

Comments

I was vary pleased to find this site. I was in the KSLI/3LI from 1966/72. And i was with 1LI 1975/83 the best year's off my life, if there are anybody about out there that remembers me<drop me a line

Name:: Simon Thomas
Email:: simonthomas04@aol.com
Date:: 09 Sep 2001

Comments

My father is RONALD THOMAS. He was in the 1st Battalion Somerset light infantry in the 50's. He fought in the Malayan Emergency 52 - 55 and was the rank of sergeant. If anyone remembers him would you please drop me an e mail. Many Thanks

Name:: Shawn Lowrey
Email:: slowrey@telus.net
Date:: 10 Sep 2001

Comments

Excellent Site! From 1874 until 1880 My GG Grandfather John Lowry Pte. 133 was attached to the 13th (1st Somersetshire Light Infantry) Regiment during the Zulu War in South Africa. I have partial records with specific facts, Cape of Good Hope 24/11/1874, Natal 15/1/1875, Attached to Royal Artillery as a driver in Pretoria Transvaal, July 1877 served during the march that terminated in the annexation of the Transvaal, Served with the campaign in Zululand with the "Flying Column", was present at the Battle of Khambula 29/3/1879. I am still trying to locate his discharge papers, hopefully soon and I will share more facts as they arrive.

Thanks Shawn Lowrey

Name:: Arthur Wilkins
Email:: arthur.wilkins2@ntlworld.com
Date:: 16 Sep 2001

Comments

Many thanks for having me, an excellent site and a credit to all from an ex Cpl of the 1st Bn. East Lancashire Regt 1955-1958 apart from having my grandparents of Somerset stock I always like to see other Regimental Histories and what better way to show the public than on the internet, well done Regards Arthur,

Name:: ELIZABETH LANDER
Email:: elander2NS.SYMPATICO.CA
Date:: 18 Sep 2001

Comments

Looking for any reference to JOHN DAVID ROBERTSON 1stLieutenant Somerset Light Infantry of 41 Maybery Road Woking Surrey. Most anxious to obtain some information for his descendants thank you.

Name:: Dave
Email:: dr.x@BLUEYONDER.CO.UK
Date:: 20 Sep 2001

Comments

A friend of mine is looking for a photo of his Grandfather, Pte. T. N. Woodland 7175 1st Battalion S.L.I. If anyone has any information on how I can obtain a photo or indeed has a photo I would very much appreciate it if you let me know.

Name:: dick myler
Email:: richmyler@yahoo.com
Date:: 29 Sep 2001

Comments

I am trying to trace any former soldier that knew my late uncle corp dick myler who was mentioned in the book " these men are dangerous" he was a very quit man and never talked about is time in the sas.

Name:: Alan Davis
Email:: alanericdavis@hotmail.com
Date:: 06 Oct 2001

Comments

As a Light infantryman since 1950 (National Service induction at LI Brigade Training Centre Bordon near Aldershot) 1/DCLI (Parent Regiment-CO Lt Col Bobby Wetherell), 1/KOYLI -CO Lt Col John Preston (Malaya and Germany) and on the formation of 6 Light Infantry (successor Battalion of 4/5 Somerset LI and 4/5 DCLI ) in 1971 , 2 i/c B Coy Yeovil and later OC A Coy Bath I was delighted to find this web-site. A good line of communication for keeping in touch with past members of 'the Regiment'. Congratulations on a first class effort - keep it up!

Name:: BENJAMIN STUCKEY
Email:: STUCKEYBEN@HOTMAIL.COM
Date:: 07 Oct 2001

Comments

CAN ANY ONE REMEMBER ME IF SO COULD YOU EMAIL ME PLEASE

Name:: Dave Newman
Email:: davenewman@cableinet.co.uk
Date:: 07 Oct 2001

Comments

my grandfather Stanley Herbert Newman died with the Somerset's in (I think) 1916,my late father, Charles Albert, joined up with a false age in 1932,joined again in 1933,and served with the first battalion until 1946.he only ever spoke of his time in India and on the north west frontier, although i know that he was involved in the evacuation of Burma and subsequently returned to Burma. he was quite a sportsman and became involved in boxing during his time with the s.l.i .id be interested to hear from anyone who knew, or knew of him

Name:: Dave Adams
Email:: cb-fleet3d@a.dii.mod.uk
Date:: 08 Oct 2001

Comments

Seeking details and photo of Col. Sgt. Victor Denis RODGERS. 2SLI 1903-24. Died India 1924.

The site has been helpful for Regimental History details