Highland Light Infantry - Guestbook Archive

Name : jackie macfarlane , Glasgow
Message : My great uncle served with the Highland Light Infantry (6th Batallion) and was killed at Gallipoli on 21 November 1915. Does anyone have any suggestions where I should start my research as certain links of the HLI website is down? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated
05 November 2005 16:54:01
Name : Jeremy Cope , Dunstable
Message : Researching my great grandad John Thomas Shaw dob 1-3-1881 Joined up 1889 HLI Sgt. Major awarded Egyptian Medal India Medal 1895 Punjab Fontier 1897-1898 Any info greatly appreciated ,just point me in the right direction!
28 October 2005 08:57:09
Name : Tim Hilder , London, England
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Message : My father ROY HILDER served in the HLI 10th Battalion towards the end of WW2. He would be interested to here from anyone who may remember him, particularly DONALD BILLEN.
24 October 2005 19:14:22
Name : Andrew G A Stobie , Birmingham
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Message : Can anyone point me in the right direction my grandfather served with the HLI 1914-18 we have discovered his medals,cap badge and collar dogs his name Pte JSR Stobie
03 October 2005 11:55:29
Name : kingsley Peden , Calgary Canada
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Message : Thank you for interesting information, about scotish regiments.
25 September 2005 05:03:29
Name : STEPHEN JOHNSTON , bagnolet france
Message : MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS VC DAVID FERGUSON HUNTER WHO WON THE VC IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN FRANCE ON SEPTEMBER 1918 AND I AM TRYING TO FIND AS MUCH INFORMATION AS I CAN.
26 August 2005 23:55:32
Name : D E Stark (Mrs) nee Thompson , Eastbourne
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Message : Looking for information or how to get it about my late father Major James Hayward Thompson (regular army).Wounded near Caen 1944 spent 18 months in palster serious head wound. Did not speak about his experience at all. Have just claimed his medals and wish to pass and record information for his grandchildren etc.
22 August 2005 11:09:06
Name : A.M. Lamb , 17 Miron Road, Trenton, Ontario , K8V 3H9, Canada
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Message : My paternal grandfather was Cpl W.H. Lamb No. 3884, who served in 2nd Bn in Punjab, 1897 then in 1st Bn in South Africa, after December 1899. Not known when he enlisted, or date of discharge or birth. Would appreciate any info if possible. Thank you, A.M. Lamb
20 August 2005 01:43:03
Name : TERESA COCHRANE, FALKIRK
Homepage : Cochrane Teresa JCP FALKIRK
Message : RECIEVED MESSAGE FROM KEITH, THANKS FOR INFO RECIEVED IT WAS EXCELLENT TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE SO QUICKLY .I WAS HOPING FOR INFO REGARDING THAT PARTICULAR EVENT .COULD BE NEWSPAPER REFERENCES PHOTOGRAPHS.MY FATHER HAS BEEN TALKING LATELY ABOUT THIS TIME AS HE IS VERY PROUD TO BE PART OF ALL THIS.HE IS REGISTERED BLIND NOW AND I WOULD LIKE TO CONTIUE THESE FEELINGS AS HE NEEDS SOMETHING POSITIVE TO FOCUS ON.MY FATHERS NAME IS ROBERT CALDWELL ARMY NUMBER 14162212.HE WAS AN MP IN REDFORDS BARRACKS BUT WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT WHICH LEFT HIM IN HOSPITAL IN ESSEX FOR ABOUT 8 WEEKS WITH A FRACTURED SKULL.HE THEN WENT TO PALASTINE WITH THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY GLASGOW.HE WAS INVOLVED IN THE TRANSJORDAN MANDATE WITH KING ABDULLAH WHOM HE MET.MY FATHER ALSO WAS A BOXER IN THE ARMY BECAUSE OF THIS HE WAS PICKED FOR DUTIES IN THE OFFICERS MESS HE WAS A GREAT BARMAN .HE WAS THEN PICKED TO BE A GUARD AT THE EVENT IN EDINBURGH CASTLE WITH ADMIRAL DALRYMPLE-HAMILTON WHO WAS THE ROYAL REPRESENTATIVE AT THE TIME.HE WAS THEN DEMOBBED FROM THE ARMY .MY FATHER IS A PRINCE AMONG MEN AND TO RECIEVE ANY INFOMATION WOULD GIVE ME A SENSE OF ACHIEVEMET ON HIS BEHALF.
08 July 2005 10:19:28
Name : Ed Bartlett , London
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Message : Hello, I'm looking into my granfather's (George Moss) time in the army. He was HLI in Inida between WW1/2 and was later in Burma. Can you help. I have some great photos of him and fellow soldiers. thanks
06 July 2005 23:13:44
Name : TERESA COCHRANE , Edinburgh
Homepage : 17 Haughs Way Denny Sitlringshire FK6 6HQ
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Message : Can anyone give me information of a parade at Edinburgh Castle circa 1946-1948 Was attended by Admiral Dalrymple Hamilton My father was chosen as a guard for this event it was the first time the kilts were worn after the war father was in palastine during the trans jordan mandate looking for photographs or any documents of the event it would be greatly appreciated
01 July 2005 16:29:08
Name : Wendy Dixon , Reading
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Message : Have found a coin-like medal (about 3.3cm accross) with the highland light infantry badge on the front and 2 crossed rifles surrounded by a wreath on the back.Can't find anything about it on the web. Can you help ?? Many Thanks
10 June 2005 16:48:14
Name : Graham Humphries , Wiltshire
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Message : Although born and bred in Manchester my dad Robert Humphries served in the HLI in 44/45. From what little he said he was a Bren carrier driverwith, I am assumming, the 10th. Where can I find more detail of his service, in particular any books with photographs as I seem to recall seeing one as a child. What an first class site.
06 June 2005 17:11:36
Name : John Steele , Peterborough, ON, Canada
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Message : Looking for my Father-in-law William Liddell Gourlay in the TA HLI about 1936-46. Fought in the Italian campaign and assumed landed in Sicily was in Rome. Have picture of him in Camp at Helensburgh? (bell tent in background) wearing the kilt, full sporran silver mounted black hair and white tassles, white belt, balmoral with checked band and carrying a cane. Love to know more about him. Iain Steele
06 June 2005 02:58:52
Name : sally christine chapman , GUILDFORD
Homepage : hSALLY.CHAPMAN7@NTLWORLD.COMttp://
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Message : I AM LOOKING FOR INFOMATION ON COL A TODD OF THE HLI HE WAS THE FATHER OF A FRINED OF MINE. HE MAY HAVE BEEN A CAPTIAN IN 1959. MOOR INFOMATION COMING SHORTLY.?
03 May 2005 21:18:47
Name : Margaret Mitcheson , Newcastle upon tyne
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Message : My grandfather served with the HLI 1st & 2nd Bat.from 1908(Fort George) as a I have a good descriptive Obituary of him from then out of the archives of the HLI chronicle 1932- being the year he died aged 41 @ Edinburgh Castle. I know that he must have been stationed in Mullingar, Ireland as my father was born there in 1912. Grandfather saw service WW1, was wounded in 1916 then went to Mesopotamia. I have his history after that. Question 1) Why would he have been in Mullingar in 1912 & 2) where can I write to get a full service record of him? would it be Kew or Scotland? Thank you for any help you maybe able to offer.
28 April 2005 22:35:51
Name : tim hall , Wellington New Zealand
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Message : My great great uncle lieutenent francis john nicoll was killed at the battle of loos on saturday the 25th of december 1915 age 24.We have his Cap badge and buttons,but sadly his medals were stolen. I should be very interested to know what medals he would have had.
10 April 2005 03:11:35
Name : Susan Burns , Germany
Message : My father, Sjt Stanley Buckley was in the HLI City of Glasgow Regiment during WW2. He died in action in 1945. My sister and I are trying to find out anything we can about his life during the war. Our mother mentioned that he had done some boxing for the army, had been a PTI instructor, and had been stationed in Barnard Castle and Crieff and at one point named her house Netherdale saying it was a place where my father had been. We really know very little other than that he had served a short while in France, and went to Germany in 1944. He was wounded fatally at somewhere called Easter Bridge which I believe was somewhere near Düsseldorf. We would very much welcome any information about the regiment during the war years. I understand that there was some connection with the Canadian HLI. I hope that there is someone, somewhere who can enlighten us. Many thanks
05 April 2005 14:58:46
Name : Susan Burns , Germany
Message : Hello to old HLI soldiers and their families. I have used these pages quite a few times now and am glad to see that there are still new names and other visitors to the guestbook. As always I am offerering to visit grave sites near Kleve (and just over the Dutch border) and my next visit is planned for May 2005 for the Memorial service. So far I have visited 3 or 4 War Cemetries within easy reach of Kleve including Overloon, Mook and Jonkerbos. As in the past, I would be only to pleased to lay flowers and take photographs on behalf of those who can't attend. If you would like me to do so, please get in touch. Keep visiting the site and help others to know that there are still people in this world who care about the fallen soldiers.
05 April 2005 14:45:40
Name : John Prete, Glasgow
Message : I have been researching the Regiment to find details of my great Uncle who was a member until 1917 when killed in action. Basra.
19 March 2005 05:25:56
Name : James Wallace , Benicia
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Message : It is a genuine pleasure to study your site. I wanted to know about the Highland Light Infantry and your site is perfect. Thank you
05 March 2005 18:46:33
Name : Susan Haylock , Thaxted, Essex
Homepage : http://www.thaxtedgalleries.com
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Message : I am looking for any information concerning my Grandfather, Edward Walter Lambert who was in the 2nd Battalion HLI from 1901 until 1908. He was based at Ford George for some time and was bought out of the Army to play professional football for Third Lanark Football Club. I would be so pleased to find out any further information and photographs if possible. Many thanks
28 February 2005 20:54:19
Name : Norman Spencer , Edinburgh
Homepage : http://www.warden.psp.blueyonder.co.uk
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Message : The HLI that gallant crew,the 71st at waterloo,where "roond" our feathered bonnents the bullets flew and stotted of me old shakoo, something no other regiment could ever do but I,I am the HLI the light in your eye,right of the line left of the pay table. The first for ammunition, the last for "roti". The Dons of Malta the pride of Gibraltar, the whitewashed walls of India, the Bengal Tigers (GRRRRR) 33 and 3 honours before the Great War. The white elephant at the the Depot and we never brag (much).... My Dad Sgt James Spencer used to spout this to us when we were young From a son of the regiment (Born at Redford barracks 21 Married quarters 83 years young) a son of the regiment
26 February 2005 20:59:43
Name : Gwen Boycott , Sheffield
Message : My grandad Ernest Duncum was born in Sheffield & lived there all his life yet during WW1 he served in the Highland Light Infantry(service no 39865) and the Scottish Rifles(service no 57202). I understand that men were recruited into local companies and that the HLI were mustered in Glasgow. I was wondering if anyone could suggest how my grandfather managed to enlist in these regiments. Thanks.
25 February 2005 15:42:08
Name : Mary Bartlette , Faversham
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Message : How can I find my grandfather's service number? He was in the 2nd Battalion HLI before and during WW1. Also as a musician it is likely that he would have been a stretcher bearer so would he still have remained with his regiment? I have written to the International Red Cross at Geneva. They can only search for his POW details if I can give them my grandfather's Service Number and where he was taken prisonner.Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thankyou
07 February 2005 18:10:46
Name : Tom Mooney , Motherwell
Message : I am looking for information on my Grandfather James McFarlane, and his brother David McFarlane, who both served with the Highland Light Infantry during 1914-1918 First World War. Both were initially based at Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow. Apparently David McFarlane was awarded a medal for bravery. I would be grateful for any assistance. Thank You.
03 February 2005 20:52:00
Name : P M Tharratt , Croydon
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Message : My father George Tharratt served with the Glasgow Light Highlanders, although a Yorkshireman, 1939-46. Demobbed from Palestine via Alexandria. War in Europe - missed the crossing of the Rhine when he was wounded, transferred to Hospital in Belgium. He is hoping to go back to Maastricht this year under the Heroes Return (would have liked to go to Jerusalem but ...). Is anyone else planning to go there? If so when and how travel arrangements made please? Thanks in advance Pat Tharratt
01 February 2005 20:16:15
Name : Alan Rainey , Belfast
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Message : I am trying to find information on my grandfather Warrant Officer II William James Moffatt who served in the HLI from 1928 until he was killed in action in France 10/7/44. If any one remembers him or has any photos it would be great to hear.
01 February 2005 19:35:37
Name : Jinty McDonald Rowe , Skye
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Message : Dad Thomas Duncan McDonald in HLI then after amalgamation RHF was POW in North Africa.Later boxed for the regiment and was known as Punchy. My Mother Ruth tailored and made clothes for half the regiments women,Luneburg Malta Maryhill Fort George etc.If anyone has any info about dads early years I would be grateful Lovely site so many looking.Good luck
29 January 2005 22:28:02
Name : Philip Rozee , Gloucestershire UK
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Message : This is in memory of my Dad, Cyril Rozee who served with the HLI in Europe in WW2. He made great scrifices for us all but would never talk about it. Thanks Dad.
14 January 2005 22:01:09
Name : Scott Grant Crichton , Abergavenny, Wales
Message : My father Oliver Grant Crichton served in the HLI in WWII. Died at age of 81 on 31st December 2004. We want a piper to play at his funeral on Sat.15th Jan. 2005 and would also like to know of any regimental pipe music.
03 January 2005 21:33:48
Name : stuart hendry
Message : any information regarding my father (peter hendry)who was in the H L I serving in luneburg,cyprus around 1955-1958 would be very much appreciated
02 January 2005 21:19:18
Name : Karl Kinsler , London
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Message : Great Uncle, Pte David Kienzler (sounds like he was on the wrong side I know) died on 23-4-17 at Arras. Possibly 2nd battle of Scarpe - he was in 10/11 Bn HLI 15 Scot Div. Am researching.
25 December 2004 18:10:25
Name : Jorge Cambert , Paris
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Message : My grandpapa always talked about a Harry McDonald and a Derek from this regiment.
15 December 2004 19:04:41
Name : JOHN
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02 December 2004 03:17:17
Name : Bill Deans , Glasgow
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Message : Could anyone tell how I could find out more about my grandfather who served in the HLI from 1916-1918 in France. Name: Alexander Deans Reg. No.: 34167 Thanks Bill Deans
29 November 2004 21:36:58
Name : Peter Roberts , Doncaster
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Message : Hi,i'm looking for info on my grandfather John Turbine(lived in Glasgow)who was HLI during WW2.I believe he was present at both Dunkirk and Normandy.Unfortunately i only discovered these facts after his death.Thanks.
28 November 2004 15:08:49
Name : Mary Bartlette , Faversham
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Message : My grandfather Herbert Booth Hughes was in the 2nd Battalion HLI before and during WW1. He was a musician and therefore probably a stretcher bearer. He was a POW. Any information would be wonderful
23 November 2004 16:47:02
Name : Janet Young , Newcastle
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Message : I ahve always been told that my Uncle (Kenneth George Voisin) served in Japan and the far East with the Highland Light Infantry. I have his cap badge but can find no information of the regiment being in that area. I also dont knoe how he came to be in that regiment having been an evacuee from Jersey earlier inthe war. Has anyone any suggestions as to where I can look for information.
23 November 2004 14:38:05
Name : Mike MacSorley , HENGOED
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Message : Hi, Good site. Looking for my grandfather: James McSkimming McSorley born Glasgow 1881
20 November 2004 18:36:09
Name : John Wade , SOUTHAMPTON
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Message : Looking for Peter Howells. HLI Egypt and Cyprus during 1950s
14 November 2004 17:22:42
Name : Cpl Joseph Gauthier Can. Armed Forces , Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Message : I have a WW1 medal belonging to Pte J. Ross, service no. 7467. I would like any information about him so that I may return this medal to his family or decendants.
11 November 2004 21:23:56
Name : jayne fytche , grimsby
Homepage : 18 charles ave new waltham
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Message : don't know if I'm looking in right place,trying to find info on my Grandad Thomas Cecil Stuart who was in highland light inf. with the 15th highland division,he was in somme and I believe he was a sniper.Can anyone help me find the correct website or were to search.Thanks
11 November 2004 19:19:33
Name : Dorothy Wilson , London, Ontario
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Message : I am trying to find persons who served in the HLI from 1939 and who were in the battle of Felise Gap with my brother Sgt. Thomas Dore.
04 November 2004 19:53:50
Name : Rachel Burns , Stirling
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Message : My Grandfather Frederick Bertie Garment was in HLI during WWII. I know he served in Palastine and Egypt and wondered if anyone knew of him.
04 November 2004 12:48:41
Name : Robert Henderson , Edinburgh
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Message : I am interested in finding out more about the regiments service on the north west frontier in India during the 1930s.My father in law now in his 90s was there from1932 till 1938.then with the BEFin 1939 then Dunkirk.etc.
28 October 2004 16:18:56
Name : Margaret Craig , Ontario, Canada
Message : My uncle was James COLE, S.b. Glasgow, 3861. A Pte., killed in action F & F 25.09.15, 10th Bn. Highland Light Infantry 1914-1918. He was only 20 yrs. old at the time of his death. He is buried at Pas de Calais, France.
23 October 2004 01:59:26
Name : Peter Cornish , Hertfordshire
Homepage : http://petercornish@btinternet.com
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Message : I would be glad to receive any information on PRIVATE JOHN KILMARTIN No. 3306184 who is recorded in 1940 as HLI (River Engineer)
15 October 2004 10:09:16
Name : HILARY TURNBULL , SOUTH SHEILDS/ PONTEFRACT
Message : HI! I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFO & IF POSS A PHOTOGRAPH OF MY GRANDFATHER: ARTHUR HERBERT TURNBULL.FROM SOUTH SHEILDS, HE SERVED WITH THE DLI AS A SARGENT (NO 4464169DLI) AND LATER WITH THE 1ST BATTALION HLI (NO 338506). HE WAS KILLED IN THE2WW IN 1945 IN THE BLACK FOREST WHEN MY DAD WAS ONLY 2 YRS OLD. THERE ARE NO FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS OF HIM AND MY DAD CAN'T REMEMBER HIM. DOES ANYONE HAVE A PHOTOGRAPH OR ANY OTHER INFO AS MY DAD WOULD LIKE TO SEE WHAT HIS FATHER LOOKED LIKE. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT, HILSx
30 September 2004 14:49:27
Name : Karen Simpson
Message : My great uncle was a member of the HLI during WW1. His name was Walter M'Aleer and he apparently died of wounds in Boulogne on 30/06/1916. Even though I have this information, I cannot find any trace of him. If anyone has any information or suggestions I would be delighted to hear from them. My daughter is to visit France & Belgium and would like to visit his grave or memorial, if he has one. Many Thanks. Karen Simpson
21 September 2004 08:52:02
Name : john stirling
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Message : Manager of Castle House Museum in Dunoon. Have been given scapbook of pictures of HLI in the trenches First World War. Also photograph of G Hammond HLI who was killed in France. Also picture of HLI band marching. These items are together with Second World War papers/ photographs/ POW postcards etc. relating to Gallie family. Early research has shown Gallie soldiers were in same regiment as G. Hammond and were killed at same time more or less. Think therefore that there may be a connection Anxious to find present relatives so that all items may be returned. Help or advice appreciated. Thanks.
11 September 2004 19:47:58
Name : Arthur Lockyear , Durham
Message : This year's City of Sunderland Remembrance Parade will be led by the Band and Bugles of the Light Division, and they will give a charity concert at Seaburn Leisure centre, Sunderland on Saturday 13th November commencing 7:30pm. Tickets costing £7:50 or £5 for over 65's can be obtained from the Seaburn centre, or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Arthur Lockyear, 12 Stockley Court, Broompark, Durham City. DH7 7NS. Cheques should be made payable to "Sunderland Remembrance Parade". An invitation is extended to all who have served with our great Rifle and Light Infantry Regiments to join us on parade in Sunderland on Remembrance Sunday, 14th November, 2004. For further details of the parade and concert contact Arthur Lockyear on 0191 373 2035.
11 September 2004 15:56:10
Name : Derek Littlejohn , Glasgow
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Message : I would like to find out a bit more about my Grandad Alec Littlejohn who was i think a sargeant in the HLI not sure though serving through the 2nd world war possibly 1st too. any help or pointers would be appreciated. Drop me an e-mail. Thanks.
08 September 2004 14:06:55
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06 September 2004 11:57:50
Name : Ian Osprey , Hamilton
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Message : Like most of the postings, I'd be really grateful for any information. My dad, Alexander Stewart Osprey was in the HLI. He never spoke very much about it, to the extenct that i don't know, division, army number or when he was recruited. But here are the bits and pieces I remember. He lived in Springburn Glasgow, or thereabouts. As a child he appeared in a couple of promotional films for Glasgow council, I believe. Something to do with holidays for poorer kids. He was a joiner to trade. I assume this was achieved before the army. In the HLI he was a signaller,I seem to remember he was with the Maryhill barracks. One story he did tell, or really my mum did, was of being so violently sea-sick on a trip to the Hebrides(?) that he was hospitalised for several days! There was also talk of being stationed in England. He spoke of being in North Africa and Italy. He was due to be de-mobbed in Ayr, a seaside resort 20miles or so from Glasgow, but jumped the train in Glasgow and went to the family, returning to his comrades the following day, in time for 'revalie'. He earned a spell 'at the army's pleasure' for this. I've reached a time in my life where I'd like to fill inthe gaps, as much for my children as for myself. Anything you can contribute would be great, even if it appears inconsequential to you. Many thanks for 'listening' Ian
01 September 2004 13:21:06
Name : Iain Stewart , Auckland, NZ
Message : I am the son of John Andrew stewart. My father served with the HLI in cyrpus in or around 1955. I would be interested in hearing from any indiviuals that served in that era so I can pass the details to my father.
01 September 2004 02:29:38
Name : Carol Magee , Essex
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Message : I am looking for any information about my Grandad Bugler James Ferryman 3308470, 1st Bat, HLI (City of Glasgow Regiment). Died 29/5/40 age 30 buried in Rexpoede Cummunal Cemetery, France.
08 August 2004 19:04:41
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22 July 2004 08:19:14
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22 July 2004 07:43:49
Name : Raymond Bell , Glasgow
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Message : I am placing this on behalf of Rab Quar Ex 1 RHF and Pipe Major of 3 RHF and 52nd Lowland Regiment. Rab is looking for ex members of the pipes and drums of these Regiments with the view of a reunion. You can contact Rab direct on his EMail pmrmq52@onetel.net.uk in your reply please put P&D Reunion in the subject section - Thanks Dinger Bell
12 July 2004 22:14:39
Name : Glynn Sissons , Manchester
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Message : F.A.O, Geoff Wall, tried to e mail u could'nt get through,,,,,please send new e address please...cheers
10 July 2004 01:08:32
Name : Susan Burns , Nr Frankfurt
Found : Just surfing
Message : Hello to old HLI soldiers and their families. I have used these pages quite a few times now and am glad to see that there are still new names and other visitors to the guestbook. As always I am offerering to visit grave sites near Kleve (and just over the Dutch border) and my next visit is planned for November for the Memorial service. So far I have visited 3 or 4 War Cemetries within easy reach of Kleve including Overloon, Mook and Jonkerbos. As in the past, I would be only to pleased to lay flowers and take photographs on behalf of those who can't attend. If you would like me to do so, please get in touch. Keep visiting the site and help others to know that there are still people in this world who care about the fallen soldiers.
30 June 2004 10:40:59
Name : Samuel Cowan , Marion In. U.S.A
Message : Served in 71st 1947,1948.
27 June 2004 13:24:21
Name : Raymond Bell , Glasgow
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Message : On my last message about the stones in Raglan Street Glasgow My EMail Address is dinger105@hotmail.com
23 June 2004 22:51:02
Name : Raymond Bell , Glasgow
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Message : I have been asked to research some stones that are located in the playground at St Josephs School in Raglan Street, Mayhill Glasgow - the street was originally known as Lyon Street and I have been told that the stones are a war memorial for the soldiers of the HLI who were killed during the first world war it appears that nearly 100 men were lost all from Lyon Street and that the stons are in their memory. It also appears that a plaque containing the soldiers names was commissioned and that on the 11th of November each year this plaque would be displayed in Lyon Street does anyone have any information about the stones and the whereabouts of the plaque as the school has a great interest in this matter. I am at present a serving WO2 with the 52nd Lowland Regiment and am eager to assist in this quest - it appears that the plaque was displayed in a pub possibly the "Mile Stone" which used to be in Garscube Road which has since been demolished- can anyone help???????
23 June 2004 22:42:45
Name : John McCluskey , Glasgow
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Message : I would like information about my father George Mccluskey Prv 3314259. He enlisted on 1939 and served with the HLI Glasgow division defending the shetland islands and later in France. I would be delighted if i could get information regarding his battallion and their campaigns during the 2nd world war.
12 June 2004 17:12:52
Name : Peter Long , Torrevieja Spain
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Message : Does anybody know about my Dad who served with the highland light infantry in the 2nd world war his name was John Long
07 June 2004 00:15:09
Name : shug mcneill , glasgow
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Message : i would like to here from anyone who knew jimmy mcneill in 1956 cyprus hli
31 May 2004 07:14:25
Name : DAVID SHERRATT , manchester
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Message : my uncle pte a seaman ,ist batt city of Glasgow reg H.L.I died during an attack on Westerholz germany 25/4/45 did any body out there know him? and also did the H,L.I wear Glengaries or Tamoshanters? thanks Dave
26 May 2004 10:43:48
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19 May 2004 12:32:44
Name : Karen Daffin
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06 May 2004 21:16:43
Name : Karen Daffin
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Message : My great uncle, George Alfred Jennings (3321910) enlisted into the Highland Light Infantry Embodied Territorial Army in March 1940 and was posted to the 2nd Battalion. He served with the HLI in Egypt, Sudan and in Middle East Force attaining the rank of Sergeant, he then transferred to the Black Watch in May 1943. He fought with the Black Watch (1st & 5th battalions)in British North Africa and North West Europe, George was killed in action in Gennep, Netherlands on 11.2.1945. Would love to hear from anyone who knew him or of him, a Bermondsey (London)lad in the Scottish Regiments. Remembered with pride.
06 May 2004 21:11:02
Name : John Murphy , Salford
Message : My father, Donald Murphy served in the 2nd batt. City of Glasgow Regt.from August 44 until the end of the war, as a Private. He subsequently served in both the 4TH Batt. Black Watch and 1st Batt. Lancashire Fusiliers as a Colour Serjeant He has sadly passed away . I would like to hear from anyone who knew him John Murphy
03 May 2004 15:15:49
Name : John Murphy , Salford
Message : My father D
03 May 2004 15:04:44
Name : Angela , Glasgow
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Message : Would like to find Private Stafford's Mesopotamia Diary. I believe it to be written by my great-great uncle who served in the 5th battalion HLI in Mesopotamia.
28 April 2004 16:11:06
Name : Diane Matheson , Cardiff
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Message : Tracing family tree.I need info on my Grandfather Patrick Coogan who served in the 6thBattalion HLI in 1st WW. He died in a war hospital in Glasgow in Feb 1919 aged 28, from Pneumonia. I would be grateful for any info about the 6th Btl and where they were during the war,or any photos or info about Patrick Coogan . Thankyou
22 April 2004 15:40:07
Name : Geoff Wall , Stockport Cheshire
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Message : My dad Ernest Wall from Manchester (still going strong at 82 !) joined the HLI in `39 and served with the 6th battalion seeing active service virtually from the start till the end in `45. My pop was seconded to use the Piatt gun under his commanding officer Briggs who I think was killed in action. My Pop has a lot of company photographs and he can remember 99% of the names so any one who remembers "ernie" a sassenach in the scots mob are welcome to email me and I will pass it on......We remember all those who gave theirs to save ours....God bless them...Geoff
16 April 2004 12:25:22
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09 April 2004 11:44:01
Name : Scot Walker , Emmaus ,Pennsylvania
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Message : my great-grandfather served as pipe sergeant in the 5th HLI pipe band under PM Macdougall Gillies.Any information, photos ect. would be appreciated. Scot walker
31 March 2004 20:39:18
Name : Susan Burns , Riedstadt - Leeheim
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Message : I occasionally look on these pages. As before, my message is to the friends and relatives of HLI servicemen who are buried in Kleve War Cemetry or in that locality. I expect to be visiting the cemetry again in late May and would be only too willing to lay flowers and take photographs of a grave if you can give me the name, and number where known of soldier, name of cemetry and if possible the plot number. For those who wish to find out about anyone who was lost in action, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission have excellent web pages. There are also pages by gatesofremembrance.com, veteransagency.mod.uk, lightinfantry.org, scotsatwar.org.uk, and www-saw.arts.ed.ac.uk Please keep up with your searches, and let us not forget all those who fell in combat so that we all may live better lives. Please get in touch if you would like a grave to be personally visited by us.
18 March 2004 13:01:50
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Name : Alex Mcdonald
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Message : I am trying to find out information about Pvt Robert (Bob) Ross 2820761, discharged from 6th HLI at Osnabruck in May/July 1946. I believe he served during the war with other Regiments including an Airborne Battalion.
07 March 2004 18:26:48
Name : Jean Robinson , South Wales
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Message : I would be grateful for any information on my Uncle Pte John Leslie Evans 1761186, 10th Bn, The Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regt) who was shot by a sniper on 2nd May 1945 near Hamburg. He was Welsh but serving with the HLI. I would also love to hear any information on Lt A H Gorley of the same regiment.
03 March 2004 19:46:09
Name : peter kemp , Glasgow
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03 March 2004 18:12:49
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03 March 2004 18:04:53
Name : Stewart Makeig-Jones , Devon
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15 February 2004 20:53:22
Name : Kathleen McAleer , Melbourne Australia
Found : Search engine
Message : Thank you to those who have assisted me in my search for Joe McNeilly.I now know where he was in the days before he died and several of us McNeilly's hope to visit the region in the future. Joe's older brother, my grandad Peter McNeilly, also served in WWI and was later a Sergeant Major in the Home Guard. I am now trying to get any details about their early service with the HLI.
06 February 2004 21:14:11
Name : Glynn Sissons , Stockport
Message : re- Eric Worrall..(pic) your pic is of the 5th HLI,52nd Div taken at Maryhill Barracks...about 1943-44..My Grandad is Bill Sissons,2nd left, front row...hope this helps you..
03 February 2004 23:22:40
Name : Josie Mills , Peterborough
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Message : My father Joseph Bailey-Woods (then Private Joseph Woods) served in the North African Campaign whilst serving with the HLI. In Tobruk in June 1942, with the enemy advancing, he buried a diary of his experiences, along with his regimental badges and ID, in the desert before being taken prisoner. The diary was found by an Italian Army captain and 23 years later was returned to my father via the Sunday Express. It is a moving account of his personal experiences.
31 January 2004 18:28:41
Name : Robert Ernest Wood , Brampton Ontario, Canada
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Message : My great grandfather was a member of HLI late 1800's early 1900's I have a rubber stamp "Castle Blaney" I think he was a quarter master.any add'l info would be appreciated
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07 January 2004 04:58:35
Name : Mike Colton , Hereford UK
Homepage : http://www.alliedspecialforces.org
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Message : Dear All, Just to let you know about the Manchester Military Tattoo at the Manchester Evening News Arena on July 17th. 2004. The Band of the Parachute Regiment and the Band of the Light Division will accompany others to remember the 60th. Anniversary of D. Day and Arnhem. Further details available from www.fieldgun.co.uk or from Frank Willcock MBE 0161-287-7566. Regards Mike Colton Secretary Allied Special Forces Association Office 11, Cattle Market, Hereford HR4 9HX 01432-357666 postroom@alliedspecialforces.org www.alliedspecialforces.org
22 December 2003 20:31:46
Name : Robert Vester-Bendtsen , Rødovre Denmark
Message : Sincere Grettings to the Regiment. It seems that officers of the regiment wore a "cruciform" sword from 1910-1936 is that correct? in my opinion it is a beautyfull sword, and I would like to know if You can tell me where to buy such a sword if possible, thank You very much in advance Yours Sincerely Robert Vester-Bendtsen
22 December 2003 13:45:50
Name : Dennis Walter Vessey , Sheffield, UK
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Message : I served in the 2nd Battalion HLI as a corporal from 1944 to 1947 in Greece. Also in Italy and Egypt. I was stationed at Kavalla, Salonika and Vouliagmeni. I was made a sergeant before leaving in 1947.
21 December 2003 15:52:00
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20 December 2003 13:54:09
Name : Bob Hamilton , Coldstream
Message : My father, Henry Hamilton, fought with the 1st HLI in Mesopotamia against the Turks in January 1917. Apart from a brief mention in Lord carver's 'The Turkish front', is there any other books which give details of this action.
14 December 2003 11:26:31
Name : John McHale , ottawa/canada
Message : I am grandson of John McHale who served as a machine gunner in the HLI Glasgow during the First World War. Shot and gassed; then court marshalled for insubordination for not volunteering for sapper duty while on leave rest watching a Charley Chaplin film.
09 December 2003 04:25:38
Name : ali mcclements , stirling
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Message : my father in law tommy lewis served in the hli 2ww all i know is that he was captured in n.africa, sent to pow camp in italy,escapedand rejoined forces around time of cassino any info on that time would be much appreciated
04 December 2003 22:53:11
Name : Paul Campbell , Liverpool
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Message : My wife's grandfather was in the 2nd Btn HLI from 1905 to 1926. I am trying to find exactly where he would have served during 1914-1918. Can anyone tell me how I can find out? Email me please.
30 November 2003 12:48:34
Name : Lorraine Muller , Montreal, Canada
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Message : SEARCHING for name of soldier in photo taken 24 October 1944 in Eindhoven, Netherlands (liberation). 2nd Glasgow Highlanders?? "Princess Irene Brigade"? Wearing motorcycle goggles, with "MARY" on the left breast of his leather trenchcoat. photo credited to Sgt Johnson (Imperial War Museum). He is holding my mother in his right arm (her 5th birthday)... any help or advice on how to search would be appreciated... Thanks!
27 November 2003 16:31:57
Name : Patricia Pettigrove , Melbourne
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Message : My grandfather Edward George McBride went to South Africa in the Boer War with the HLI. He deserted after the war and never returned to Scotland. He took on the name of George Edward Hart, but that may have been before he joined up. I know he served in Malta. He must have been young as he was born in 1881. I am hoping to find some record of his military history as I can't track him down at all, his marriage certificate says he was born in Kilsyth
20 November 2003 07:40:26
Name : Cameron Campbell , Toronto
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Message : Have pre-war HLI sporran - white with silver cantle - have been looking for photos showing orders of dress where it might have been worn.
18 November 2003 21:52:44
Name : Kathleen McAleer , Melbourne
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Message : My Great Uncle Corporal Joseph McNeilly of the 2nd Battalion HLI was killed in action on January 28 1918 at the age of 22. His Regimental number was 12252. I would like to find his grave and find out which battle he was involved in at the time. There is no-one alive from my father's generation to ask.
22 October 2003 10:31:07
Name : Walter Perry
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Message : I am looking for information about my father Walter Perry No 3310204. He joined the HLI 1st Batt, in 1931 till 1938 he was then recalled in 1939 and posted to the 13th Batt based at Maryhill Barracks, Glasgow. He served at various locations in the UK, Dover, Fort George, and ended up Sgt in the 30th STC Edinburgh University until his demob in 1945. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who new him.
19 October 2003 23:25:53
Name : Helen Rawson , Reading
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Message : I've just discovered that my grandfather was enlisted to 14th HLI because he was too short for other regiments. The 14th was a bantam regiment. Indeed he was only 5 feet 1 and a quarter inches but was feisty and brave. He was a bombing instructor and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for saving many lives by throwing an activated hand granade out of the trenches. He was Sergeant Frank Cocker. Any further information gladly received.
09 October 2003 11:29:28
Name : julie rattue
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Message : Would be very interested and eternally grateful to hear from anyone who knew or had any connection with my grandfather, Lt Roy Keeble, who served in the 13th and 2nd bn of the HLI and was killed in Normandy june 1944
06 October 2003 14:28:56
Name : HENRY , CULLEN,MORAY
Message : I KNEW AN OLD HLI SGT ERNEST GEORGE HENRY MAYBURY,WHO SERVED IN INDIA ABOUT 1927/8 I THINK,I HAVE STILL GOT SOME OF HIS OLD PHOTO,S
04 October 2003 02:55:14
Name : albert edgar sexton , witham
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Message : in memory of my father Albert Sextonwho died about this time in 1939
17 September 2003 16:26:50
Name : Pamela Kemp , Perth WA
Message : found page looking for information on HLI John Kemp husband's grandfather served in the 1880's
15 September 2003 07:12:59
Name : William M. Carruthers(Colonel USAF, Ret) , Manassas VA USA
Homepage : http://wcarruthers3620hli.homestead.com
Found : Just surfing
Message : Great work. I'm always on the lookout for details about my grandfather-one of the brave lads who went over the top with the HLI in July 1916 never to return.
13 September 2003 02:38:11
Name : Angus Monteith , Grantham
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Message : I am trying to find any information relating to my great-uncle,2nd Lieutenant William Holms,10th/11th Bn,H.L.O.,who was killed on 16/9/1916.
06 September 2003 10:45:24
Name : Susan Burns , Riedstadt
Message : Hello again, the last time I wrote in the guest book was last year. Again, I shall be visiting Cleves (Kleve) War Cemetry in Germany next month, Septemeber. If any relatives of soldiers buried in Cleves or surrounding cemetries would like me to lay flowers and take photographs of the grave, please let me know before 1st September. I shall be only too happy to go to the grave of a relative and pay your respects there.
15 August 2003 13:24:49
Name : GEORGE MELLON LOGAN , CUMBERNAULD
Message : PLEASE HELP ME FIND INFO ON MY GRANDFATHERS MILITARY CAREER DURING WORLD WAR 1 HE WAS PRIVATE 17338 15TH BATTALION HLI NAME GEORGE MELLON BORN 1891
08 August 2003 22:16:49
Name : andrew , singapore
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Message : have a campaign medal(ww1)belonging to PTE. R. FERGUSON SERVICE NO. AS-8747(HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY).Would like to return to rightful owner.Could someone help with some information.hank you
04 August 2003 15:56:21
Name : ivan cooper , HIGH WYCOMBE.BUCKS
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Message : Hi,Iam trying to find were my dad was buried he died in Burma in 1945,His name was lance sergent Benjamin Cooper number 18152 of the 1st battalion highland light infantry
29 July 2003 21:12:50
Name : Steve Fraser , timaru New Zealand
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Message : Hi all My grand father served in the HLI around 1926 his name pvt Owen hurley ,he married my grand mother lillian fraser Im trying to trace him so any help would be wonderful steve
28 July 2003 06:29:39
Name : Ian Green , Weston-Super-Mare
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Message : I am looking for any information on captain Wyndham Haswell who died march 1915 in Mesopatamia.
08 July 2003 23:05:37
Name : chris hislop , edinburgh
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Message : I am trying to trace any information on my grandfather,charles hislop unfortunately i all i know was he was drum seargent with the HLI, dont know which battalion he was in can anyone help with records or such
20 June 2003 21:02:29
Name : James dalziel , Glasgow
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03 June 2003 15:56:49
Name : Christopher Brown , Brisbane Australia
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Message : My uncle Christopher Caldwell of Aberdeen enlisted 1stbn HLI 1933. Captured Palistine 1942 POW Germany til end war. Anyone know of him and the circumstances of his capture?. Passed away 1985 malarial cancer.
16 May 2003 06:47:21