Kings Shropshire Light Infantry

Name : David Azzarello , Ajax Ontario
Found : Search engine
Message : My grandfather (Arthur Goroonwy Hughes) served with the KSLI during WW1, don't know much else. Got interested in the history when my daughter had a school project for rememberance day. If anybody has any ideas where I can look for more info please let me know.
05 November 2005 16:29:58
Name : Stewart McBride , Swindon
Found : Just surfing
Message : Just a line to let those of you who served in terendak Camp in the 60s that there is a website that has many photos. many will be rather familiar to you. the site is.... http://www.marsden.me.uk/armyalbum/army_albums.html
05 November 2005 03:01:36
Name : JIM GRIFFITHS (THE STICK) , PADERBORN GERMANY
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Message : HI GREAT WEB SITE ANYBODY OUT THERE THAT KNOWS ME MAKE CONTACT. EX DCLI SCLI KSLI 3LI MAINLY SERVED WITH THE LATTER TWO PROV SGT C/SGT C COY AND A COY ALL THE BEST TO EVERYBODY I KNOW .JIM THE STICK
04 November 2005 21:18:19
Name : John Gordon-Kirkby , Mornington Victoria Australia
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Message : 2nd Lt P.A.StClair-Moroford killed in action KOREA 7/2/1952 was my cousin. Any relatives are invited to make contact.
01 November 2005 02:55:06
Name : Mark Christopher Holloway , Alfeld . Germany
Found : Search engine
Message : A Big Hello to All that know my DAD Cowboy Holloway
11 October 2005 22:29:08
Name : peter stowe , banbury
Message : I am looking for information on my great uncle, Lance coporal Clarence Davies. He was killed in Tunisia 8th May 1943
29 September 2005 21:29:30
Name : Harold Arthur Lotherington (yorky)
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Message : Anyone remmber me Yorky trained at Borden with the 1st Batalion KSLI in 1952 to53 and served in Fanling Gdns Hong Kong and Korea. I would like to hear from anyone who served there' or if you know of the following service men. Dave or Brian Bateson (Blondie) Sropshire: Reg Burnand: Cliff Shaw: David Bowden (shropshire): Wilf Taylor (Wakefield) Alan Simson (Dewsbery): Kenny Jackson (Wakefieald) Thank you
11 September 2005 20:38:47
Name : Cheryl Newby , Maidenhead Berkshire England
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Message : I am trying to track my Grandfather Thomas Cooper. He joined the SLI on 17/7/99. He left of South Africa 22/7/01 and then moved on to India 16/3/02. He left the Army 31/12/1906. His Parchment Certificate on discharge is No.6058. If anyone can give me any information on him I would be grateful. Regards Cheryl
30 August 2005 16:19:15
Name : emma williams nee Carter , cardiff
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Message : HI, just wondering if anybody here would know the whereabouts of my father. His name is Isaac Brown and he was in the KSLI, situated in shrewsbury in the late 1970's. I know his date of birth which is 6th april 1958, if anyone has any information please help me to find him as i have never met him. Many thanks Emma.
20 August 2005 10:28:48
Name : paul , northumberland
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Message : my granfather served in the ksli in the secand world war.he was called charlie jones.he died in 1988.and was a sergent in kslifrom 1935to40s.he was from brosley ,shropshire.but moved to morpeth after the war.ive heard his nickname was the madman .and he was an instructor training recruits.he was born 1913.anyone that knew him i would be gratefull of any info.his nickname back home was brownie.
29 July 2005 20:07:24
Name : Janet Highfield nee Hall , Shrewsbury
Homepage : 40a Money Brook Way
Message : Does anyone remember my father Thomas (Tom) Hall served with KSLI before and during the second world war, born in Ketley, Wellington, Shropshire 1915 or thereabouts.
21 July 2005 12:56:05
Name : lisa fisher , england
Homepage : 5 church meadows,norton in hales,market drayton,shropshire
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Message : i think this site is great.i am looking for any info on my grandad george forster(foster).he was in the regiment about 1930.he came from shropshire.thats all i know.keep up the brilliant work on this site.
20 July 2005 19:22:38
Name : David R Maslen-Jones , Plymouth UK
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Message : My Father Major Bob Maslen-Jones served with KSLI from 1946 to 1957 in Korea and elsewhere. Dad died on 13th July o5 and I wonder whetherr anyone has copies of any photographs of the regiment in Korea or indeed of Dad, My thanks in anticipation David
18 July 2005 13:15:11
Name : cy walker, stoke on trent
Message : i miss all the lads wish i was back
13 July 2005 20:26:02
Name : Gerry Hayward , Whitchurch Shropshire
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Message : Gerry Hayward 4th Btn. K.S.L.I I am trying to find any info on pte Eddie Bohle R.E.M.E. attached 4th BTN.K.S.L.I 1941.I remember he had been involved in an incident involving a motorcycle petrol tank, which had left him badly burnt. Please contact me if you have any memories of him orof what happened to him.
05 July 2005 14:43:30
Name : Megan Jordan , Australia
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Message : I am trying to locate information on my Grandfather - RSM Albert Jordan. I have a photo taken of him in 1921 in Owestry - Shropshire. and that is all the information I have onhim, and was hoping this site may give me a little more info.
05 July 2005 07:50:13
Name : Victoria Bilsborrow , Preston
Found : Search engine
Message : I would like to find some information on my grandfather Richard (Dick) Bilsborrow. All I know is that he served with the KSLI during the second world war, my grandad never spoke about his time served, and I would love to find out more information.
01 July 2005 22:11:40
Name : danny truell , Devon
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Message : I found your reference to Major-General Robert Hold Truell, my great-great uncle, who commanded the 53rd KSLI in the 1880s. Minor correction - his correct name was Robert HOLT Truell. He served in the Indian Mutiny, Fenian Campaign in Canada, Egyptian Campaign and Sudan Campaign, being mentioned in dispatches at the Relief of Lucknow and Sudan. We still have many of his papers: letters to his mother about the Indian Mutiny, newspaper articles about the Regiment etc. and would entertain any requests from serious researchers. We would be fascinated in knowing more about him and the regiment during his 30 years of service.
20 June 2005 11:50:00
Name : John Baskerville , Myrniong, Vic, Australia
Found : Just surfing
Message : Thin hope I know, as it is so long ago. I am seeking more information of my grandfather, T-35097 PTE W BASKERVILLE A.S.C who served this regiment and his country during the 14-18 war. I am seeking more information, especially in regard his mention in dispatches. Pop died in 1956 when I was 4 but I have just learned that my great-grandfather also served in the same regiment and both were involved in the landing at Gallipoli, attached to the Australian Light Horse. Thank for a wonderful resource, you are to be congratulated. jb
09 June 2005 12:42:55
Name : Bert Bartlett , West Sussex
Message : I am desperately seeking any reliable news or info' of one Frederick Firth. Anyone who has recall of D Coy 1/KSLI in Korea will remember Cpl Ginger Firth, he had a smile like an open barn door!I am seeking any idea of what became of him after his return, if he did,to the UK late 1952. I am acting also on behalf of two of his past Plt Officers. I can't offer any reward or prize to the first one to reply, other than my sincere thanks. To all you young gentleman who recall those days, do keep well.
08 June 2005 15:21:56
Name : TERRY NICHOLLS. , PONTEFRACK WEST YORKSHIER
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Message : ITS NICK B COY MALAYA 1966 TILL 1969
20 May 2005 23:20:47
Name : Alun Howkins
Message : Looking for information of any kind on Ox and Bucks at Langemarck 10-20 August 1917. Interest in Pte Jack Howkins killed on 16th or his officer Lt Tetly(?) Also W.J. (Bill) Howkins killed on the Somme Dec 31st 1915. Both 1/4 Ox and Bucks - please no boring sales stuff!
11 May 2005 14:38:55
Name : Chalky
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Message : Good to see so many people from the 60's still trying to link up.Whers Max Bygraves and Dick Softley nowadays!!! I served in the KSLI bugle platoon During Malay,Plymouth,and for a number of years beyond. I was the bugle major 3 LI from 1977 to 1979 then moved to C.Coy and had a great time.There was Black Willie as CSM and Tim Prosser CQMS. He now owns a pub in Taunton so I'm led to believe. Anyway, good luck to all.
07 May 2005 17:12:24
Name : Mick Rhodes
Found : Search engine
Message : I would be grateful for any information regarding my father Capt John Frances Carver (89398), particularly with regard to his mention in dispatches. I think it was something to do with Dunkirk. Unfortunatly my dad died when I was 4 about 42 years ago so I do not have much info and I am trying to do some research into his life. Thanks.
06 May 2005 17:17:01
Name : Tony Webber , Auckland, NZ
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Message : Field Manuscript of the 53rd of Foot Kings Own Shropshire Light Infantry 1st Battalion Feb 1943 - May 1945 Absorbing, authentic inventory of names killed in action with details of the raids they went on. North Africa Campaign, 1943. Detailed account with maps, etc. of campaign & other regiments involved. Extremely well documented. View at http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=26561849
30 April 2005 12:04:28
Name : Tianne Shaw , Wollongong NSW Australia
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Message : My Grandfather was George Albert Shaw from Acres Lane Upton. George died in 1994 of cancer and i have been tracing back more of his information. should anyone have known him and would like to contact please do so. I would love to know more.George spent time wounded by a bullet in the arm and then carried on as cook.
27 April 2005 17:31:10
Name : Anthony (Tony) Blake , Bristol
Found : Just surfing
Message : anyone around that seved in the K.S.L.I. 11959-61 at Colchester.I was in H.Q Company with my cousin Louis St.George (Dragon) or (Drag)
27 April 2005 12:26:39
Name : Nicholas Dodd
Found : Just surfing
Message : I would very much like to hear from anyone who knew my uncle Charles Marrion who reportedly fell D day plus 6. Please send email to the above address.
14 April 2005 21:07:09
Name : Seraphine Crooke (nee Roberts) , Penkridge Stafford
Message : I am trying to contact the family of DAVID "TITCH" HOWELLS KSLI 4031716. of ABERAVON area. Titch was in India in 1930's with my Father SEYMOUR "SPEEDY" ROBERTS KSLI 4031039. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
10 April 2005 16:10:57
Name : Marilyn Cookson
Found : Just surfing
Message : my dad harry bloor served in ksli in ww11 with my unle fred johnson sadly my dad passed away in 1983 i would appreciate any information please
09 April 2005 16:26:34
Name : Daniel Kelly
Found : Just surfing
Message : I have got a ciggarete container belonging to SGT. A. Price. Found at Bowcommon Lane, London. Would like to know info.
06 March 2005 14:39:52
Name : Phil Curtis , Cambridge
Found : Just surfing
Message : Researching Sgt David Gwyn Stock, KSLI, Buried Niarobi March 1943. Anyone know why he was there without his regiment? And any other details? Thanks
03 March 2005 14:09:46
Name : Cheryl Coker , Coal Point
Found : Search engine
Message : I am looking for any information about a Robert Miles who served with the 53rd of foot from 1857 until 1878,he died 1 month after leaving the army in 1878. His children attended The Duke of Yorks Military Asylum and went on to serve with the Scots Guard. The also probably attended Sandhurst in the early 1900's.(Uniform ID). Robert Miles also received the Lucknow Medal and some good conduct medals. Cheryl Australia
01 March 2005 02:20:45
Name : David Lane , Forest of Dean
Message : Hi, I'm looking for information on Regimental Sergeant Major William Lane - circa 1920-1940's. He was my Grandfather, I'm looking for any information on him, if anybody knew I would be really grateful to hear from .. Great site Dave Lane. - dclane1@btopenworld.com
24 February 2005 22:14:05
Name : David Lane , Forest of Dean
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Message : Hi, I'm looking for information on Regimental Sergeant Major William Lane - circa 1920-1940's. He was my Grandfather, I'm looking for any information on him, if anybody knew I would be really grateful to hear from .. Great site Dave Lane. - dclane1@btopenworld.com
24 February 2005 22:09:04
Name : James Travers , Melbourne - Australia
Message : I am trying to locate more information about my grandfather, Benjamin Edward Henry Watson, Member of the KSLI as a Trombonist, probably the only one with a SILVER TROMBONE. If anyone remembers him or has any info on how i could get his service records, as there are some missing medals in our family and i would like to know which ones, please email me. Cheers.
22 February 2005 10:50:11
Name : James Travers
Message : My grandfather (Benjamin Edward Henry Watson) was apart of the light infantry, sadly he has passed on, on the 16/2/05 from a heamorage. Although i never got to meet him i will forever regret not getting to. he will be sadly missed by loved ones.
22 February 2005 10:43:44
Name : Terry Buckthorpe , Derby
Message : I would like to hear from anyone who served with my dad at Anzio.Pte. Frank Buckthorpe,1st.Bat.,B Co.. K.I.A. Feb.8th. 1944.Buonriposo Ridge.
17 February 2005 15:45:38
Name : Sally Challoner , Bristol
Found : Search engine
Message : I would love to hear from anyone that would remember my grandfather, Sgt William Challoner, who served in the Kings Shropshire LI in WW1. He died on the Somme in 1916. I would love to know exactly where he fell - where his battalion was fighting on 29th August 1916, when he died. Thank you.
16 February 2005 22:46:27
Name : Michaela Scott , Stoke on Trent
Found : Just surfing
Message : Have just found out today that my GG Grandfather's son, Private William Slaney, served in this regiment in the 1880's. So pleased to find this site!
13 February 2005 16:16:03
Name : sue jewell , Middlesex
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Message : Going through an old postcard album I came across the Webley family, distant relative of mine from Ledbury. James Webley served with the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry for 'D' Coy, 1st Btn and was killed in WW1 on 25.10.1914. I was interested to know how I would find his service record, albeit it seemed a very brief one. He was 19 when he died.
05 February 2005 20:59:38
Name : sandra jackson , manchester
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Message : My father served with the KSLI 1930-1948. he was CSM DAJ Richards MM. I am desperate to find out anything about his service and especially why he was awarded the MM and mentioned in dispatches, these awards were won I believe in Italy 1945, (he always said he won them making tea!)but would say no more. Before I pass his medals onto my grandson I would really like to know the answers. Of course in the unlikley event of anyone having personel knoweledge of him I would love to hear from them.
01 February 2005 15:41:22
Name : DAVE BAKER , gloucester uk
Found : Just surfing
Message : trying to locate anyone who remebers my father, reuben george baker, who served 1933-1940 before transferring to military police.
31 January 2005 12:58:51
Name : Reg Mitchell , Shrewsbury
Found : Just surfing
Message : I served in the KSLI as Bugle Major from 1964-1966.I would like to hear from any of my old bugle platoon or anyone else who served in the regiment in Plymouth.
22 January 2005 20:52:49
Name : David Marshall-Nichols , Norwich
Found : Search engine
Message : My father (Fred Nichols) served 2nd battalion KSLI during WW2 & after. He is interested in contacting George James, who served with him. Any info would be gratefully recieved. Also, nay messages from anyone who remembers dad can be sent to my email address, & I will pass them on! Thanks
13 January 2005 11:58:02
Name : Sian Jones , Sydney, Australia
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Message : My grandfather was apparently apart of KSLI during WWII (so my father tells me). Unfortunatly for me I don't know anything else about his regiment or anything, so I am having truouble finding anything out about him. His name was Henry Raymond Jones, and he was a lucky one who came home. I thought I would sign this book in his honour.
14 December 2004 07:21:45
Name : Ken Bowe , Hartlepool
Found : Just surfing
Message : Re my EMail to you on the 27 June 2001, my Email address has changed to bowekenny@aol,com.I served with the 1st batt during the Regiments Tour of Duty in Chelsea Barracks Sept1948 to May 1949. Then Demobbed in June 1949.Ex MT Platoon Clerk
25 November 2004 14:21:29
Name : Colin Preece , Coventry
Found : Just surfing
Message : I am looking for info relating to my father PTE R G Preece 14768614 who came from Deri, a small village, in South Wales. All I know is that he served in the KSLI between 1939 and 1947 approx. I have recently recieved his medals and am interested to find out more about his time on active service. I hope there is somebody who can help me.
21 November 2004 10:37:44
Name : Dale Smallman
Found : Search engine
Message : I'm trying to find the KSLI roll of honour, for WW2. My Grandad Sydney Smallman was killed on the Sword beach on D-Day. He was with the N04 Commando but was KSLI. He name is not on the No4 Commando Roll of honour, eventhough his grave stone and letter form the king indicates he was there. I wondered if his name may be on the KSLI Roll of Honour instead. Any help on this matter would be appreciated.
18 November 2004 10:33:54
Name : GEORGE IVES , WOLVERHAMPTION
Homepage : http:// DARLASTON
Found : Just surfing
Message : Hi i was 1ksli 3li 1966 to1973 triying to find old mate ray downing 5 Plt Bcoy or eneyone that remembers me
15 November 2004 20:43:10
Name : LESLIE WILKS , Slough
Homepage : 60 Surrey Avenue,Berkshire,SL2 1DT
Message : Served with the KSLI in Korea 1950's
11 November 2004 18:12:21
Name : Jean Dorrington
Found : Search engine
Message : Whilst researching the family we discovered a testimonial written in the local paper on the death of my grandfather Gerald Broome who came from Bridgnorth and served with the KSLI in the first world war.Delving further I have found his name together with his brother`s in the Bridgnorth Journal List of men who went to fight in the war.He entered the war a private and exited a seargeant with a different number.No one at the Museum can tell us how this happened.His entry number was 1726 and served with F CO, 4th Batt.He was awarded the Military Medal and Bar for bravery.In the 2nd war he served as a Seargent Instructor with the AA for the Home Guard in Clydach Glamorgan.If anyone has information regarding his service I would be grateful to hear from you.I also noted that another relative was Private Samuel Wright and Lieut C Wright who fought in the Boer War for the East Kent Imperial Yeomanry,also Private E Broom 6284 for the 2nd Batt KSLI who went on to fight in the 1st World War.Any information greatly received.
11 November 2004 14:53:29
Name : Gordon Ward , Spain
Message : Served with IKSLI/3LI 1964-1973 then AAC,Served inC Coy and Sig Pln. Now living in SPAIN eNJOYING THE LIFE .GOOD WEB SITE
06 November 2004 09:49:23
Name : Jerry Pearce , THunder Bay,Ontario Canada
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Message : My uncle, Robert Henry Pearce, served as Roper was killed August 1916 while serving with the KSLI. He was killed before my father was born and my father served in the Second World War with the 4th Field Ambulance, RCAMC and my father passed away this past summer so it is a search for family information and interest for me. I am very glad to have found this site. Thank you.
05 November 2004 22:00:22
Name : Bob GRIFFITHS , Walsall
Found : Just surfing
Message : Seeking info about my father Pte. Henry GRIFFITHS 4032459 1/2KSLI 1936-1946 India.West Indies.N Africa.Italy. Also his brother Major George GRIFFITHS 4030351 1KSLI 1936 1960's? Can anyone help ?
27 October 2004 10:46:21
Name : Anne Thompson
Found : Search engine
Message : Trying to find information on Terry Booth. He was a bandsman in the KSLI in the early sixties. Been in touch with Neville E. Smith who knew him but not of his present day whereabouts. If anybody knows what happened to Terry please e-mail me. Thank you.
12 October 2004 14:31:25
Name : Graham Green , Corwen
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Message : I am trying to acces any information on Private Edward Owen KSLI who died in the Normandy campaign in 1944. It is possible that Edward is buried at La Deliveerande Douvres War Cemetary. He was a native of the Corwen area and a friend of my mother and her brothers and sisters. Anyone knowing of edwards resting place, will you kindly contact me by e_mail
28 September 2004 10:49:49
Name : Bill Donnelly , Whitchurch Shropshire
Found : Search engine
Message : Just found this site best yet for KSLI . Trained Borden 1949 whent to Hong Kong HQ coy 1st KSLI any one else out there would like to hear from you 1950-51.
10 September 2004 19:52:05
Name : Nick Hervey , London
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Message : My great grandfather was Brigadier General Philip Lewis Hanbury. He was with the 2nd Battalion Kings Shropshire LI and fought in the Boer War, was tthen in India with the regiment and thenthrough the 1st WW. He received a DSO, Greek Military Cross and an Order of the Redeemer 4th Class. I would welcome any information about his military career.
09 September 2004 23:17:04
Name : jeff bounds
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Message : I am trying to find any information on my late father's military service in the KSLI. He joined the KSLI on the 5-3-1945 to 15-1-1947 and was then demobbed with the rank of sargent,I know that he was stationed in Germany at the end of the war.Any information or help will be much appreciated many thanks.
31 August 2004 19:33:23
Name : Steve looking for info , Naples, Florida
Found : Search engine
Message : I am looking for any military information on my Gramps "Fred Jephcott". Unfortunately he passed away 03-19-00. Or even a website that I can research. He was in Kings Shropshire Light Infantry WWII.
30 August 2004 17:11:42
Name : Nigel Strachan , Stockport
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Message : I am trying to find out if my grandfather and/or his brother ever served in the KSLI around the time of WW1. Their names were Walter RIDGE/REDGE & Thomas Enoch RIDGE/REDGE (there is some dispute about the surname spelling due to old handwriting problems). Possibly in one of the platoons etc. raised from the lead miners around Hyssington/Shelve/Stipperstones. Any information or help will be much appreciated & acknowledged.
10 August 2004 10:23:22
Name : John Naftel , Lytham St Annes
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Message : My Father is Roy Naftel; he was in the 2nd Battalion KSLI attached to the Signal Platoon Headquarter Company on D-Day landings and later Y Coy. He was originally from Guernsey and would have been 19 at the time of the D-Day landings having been called up shortly before. He now lives in Lancashire and is fit and well. He has written a short account of his experiences during this time if anyone is interested in seeing a copy. I'm sure he would like to hear from any of his old comrades, in particular Ernie Cadwallader and Captain Josh Heatley.
06 August 2004 15:34:44
Name : terry knpwles , keswick
Message : my dad bert knowles was with the first to go asore at sword beach with the ksli he was from chesterfield he died in 1981 my mam has some photos of dad and his armymates names i know are a toner big alex and big angus i would love to share some of my dads accounts with anybody who was there with him or know anybody that know him
07 July 2004 01:25:30
Name : Harry Jones , Birmingham
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Message : Searching for anyone who served with the KSLI 1st Batt, in the medical team, between 1939-1946. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers Harry Jones 4034580,he would love to hear from Gordon Banwell.
28 June 2004 21:57:59
Name : Phil Beasant , Barnstaple
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Message : My Grandfather served with the 1st Batallion KSLI from around 1928 (ish)to sometime after the second world war. I was wondering if anyone could help me with any information about his time in the army?
22 June 2004 21:09:51
Name : ALISON LEWIS , ABERTILLERY
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Message : Found a photo of my great-great grandfather William Saunders,possibly born in Thornbury, who we believe from the cap badge to have been in the KSLI and were told by older now deceased relatives that he fought in the Boer War of 1899, but I cannot find out anything else. His wife came from Bromyard and they moved to Blaina early 1900's (their first daughter born 1907). If anyone can advise where else to search I would be very grateful.
14 June 2004 16:27:44
Name : Ivor Clucas , Kington, Herefordshire
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Message : I am trying to find information on Thomas Jenkins who served with the 2nd Batt KSLI in the Boer War . He was killed at Sion Kop in 1900 during the war and is listed on the memorial in Hereford Cathedral. He was my wife's great grandfather but we have very little information on him as he only married three years before he was killed. Any information on him or how I might get information reagarding his service record woulrd be much appreciated
08 June 2004 17:54:05
Name : Mike Trumper , Shropshire
Found : Search engine
Message : Hello. i'm trying to trace my grandfathers military history. He was in the 8th batt B company of the K.S.L.I. If anyone has any information on Harry Trumper or any other Trumpers, these were 3 brothers from Harley Towers Harley ( A 458 road )who all came home after the war. There is a plaque on the wall in the church at Harley.
07 June 2004 17:46:51
Name : GOFFIN Yves , Antwerp in 1944
Found : Just surfing
Message : THANKS to the brave men of the 4KSLI who liberated the city of Antwerp the 4th of september 1944. I remember every moment of this glorious day. I saw every fact from our house located on the Meir not far from the Feldkommandantur.
05 June 2004 12:22:40
Name : Mark Olden , London
Found : Just surfing
Message : My father was William Olden(Bill)he served with the KSLI during WW2 as I remember he was a RSM.He recieved the MM from Monty,I'm trying to find out more about him as sadly he passed away some 23 years ago.Any info would be gladly welcomed as his grandchildren keep asking me. Thanks Mark
04 June 2004 19:35:07
Name : Michelle Kirk
Found : Search engine
Message : I've found details on my Great,Great Uncle Leonard John Medlicott who served with the 7th Battalion abd died 14th July 1916 and his name is on the memorial at Thiepval. However, I am also seearching for a Harry Brown who was a freind of my G.G.Uncle and supposidly Harry is My Great Great Grandfather and was alsoin the 7th Battalion but I don't know how to find any information about can someone help?
03 June 2004 08:53:19
Name : Paul Gimlik , Hereford
Found : Just surfing
Message : Hi, I would like to contact anyone who served in Demo Platoon at JWS in Malaya '67 onwards with 5 Pl, B Coy, 1 KSLI. I was there under an assumed name, Paul (Curly) Lea. I reverted to my own name in 1970 when I left the battalion. It would be great to be in touch with any of you.
21 April 2004 08:57:43
Name : Michael Bennett , Sault Ste Marie (Ontario), Canada
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Message : My grandfather 331651 Pte John Bennett Labour Corps served previously in WW1 in Kings Shropshire Light Infantry & was honourably dishcarged on 7 Augsut 1917. Please anyone with an interest in the same or with details of his life & service contact me.
20 April 2004 05:49:41
Name : Susan Lavender , Birmingham, England
Message : Hi, searching for anyone who remembers my Father, John William Lavender known as Jack, served in 4thbn KSLI light infantry 1939 to end of WW2. Belonged to Shropshire reg. passed to Newcastle Co Down.
16 April 2004 10:27:05
Name : Mary Philpotts ( nee Bevan) , Herefordshire
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Message : Can anyone help me I'm searching for anyone that might haved served with my Father Ernie Bevan he was in the KSLI then went on to serve in Kenya with the KAR not to sure of exact dates 1939--1945.or anyone out there with relatives who served with him
31 March 2004 17:14:19
Name : lyndon cook , newport
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Message : please does anyone have any information on my father lionel cook. i know he served in the klsi during the second world war he was at north africa and then casino and anzio beachead he was captured and spent the rest of the war in a prisoner of war camp i would be pleased if someone could help as he would never talk a bought it. regards lyndon cook
26 March 2004 11:55:40
Name : Caroline
Found : Search engine
Message : Hi there I'm trying to find out where my great grandfather Harry Oliver Snowling might have been stationed in 1901, as he and his family are missing from the 1901 census. Very grateful for any suggestions
22 March 2004 17:37:36
Name : David Parker , Toronto, Ontario
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Message : Pte Roy Philip Holloway is shown on the CWGC site as a member of the 1 Bn KSLI who was killed on 1 March 1945 and buried in Reihwald Cemetery. I understand that the 1 Bn were in Italy at that time. However I have been told that the Army Roll of Honour shows him a member of the Hereford L I. Can anyone help in clarifying this confusion. Than you. David
15 March 2004 21:18:44
Name : j williams
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Message : I am trying to find out more about my grandfathers time in the army during the interwar years. I believe that Albert Derrick enlisted in about 1925 in the Kings Shropshire Light Infantry. We know that his army number was 4030554 and that he served for some time in Afghanistan and possibly India. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
15 March 2004 15:03:40
Name : Annette
Found : Search engine
Message : Anyone wanting info. on men who served in K.S.L.I. during Great War, I have a database that contains over 14,000 men (about 26,000 served in Regiment during war) and willing help if I can.
12 March 2004 22:37:09
Name : John Liggins, Nottinghamshire
Message : I served throughout the 60s Depot KSLI 3LI. Lots of great memories. I was responsible for giving Max Bygraves the nick name of Max whilst we were boy soldiers together.I remember Cowboy very well but not responsible for his nick name.After serving as a PTI and Section Cmdr I transfered to RMP and civil Police My fondest memories are as a Light Infantryman in A Coy.Best wishes to all .
11 March 2004 15:42:29
Name : Rosi Beech , Llandysul, Wales
Found : Search engine
Message : My father JIMMY COLES (177830) served as Captain in the 5th KSLI 1940 - 1946, first on the Isle of Wight then in France and Holland, where he was wounded on Sept.23rd 1944 at Asten. He never spoke much of his experiences - died 1969 - but I am now gathering such information as I can as I am writing about my parents during the war era. Any memories of my dad would be very gratefully received.
11 March 2004 15:09:07
Name : Matt Walpole , Caterham
Homepage : 39 Heath Road Caterham Surrey CR3 5RS
Found : Search engine
Message : A very intersting and helpful sight. I am currently trying to find out more about the career of my late Grandfather Gilbert Walpole. He reached the rank of RSM during WWII. His Company was involved in the advance across Western Europe during which they were attached to an American Mech Bde. He was awarded the 'American Silver Star' for gallantry in action. Any info on his career would be appreciated as he never really spoke of it. Many thanks.
08 March 2004 14:46:37
Name : Hannah Moore
Message : I am trying to find any information relating to JOHN MILLINGTON (died 1923?, do not know cause at the moment). i have an address of H company, 3rd Kings shropshire, Light infantry, Tipperiary, Ireland. I presume this is where he has been based,do not have a date though. The only other information i have is that he had a relative called elizabeth millington who married james corbet. I am almost certain the family stayed local to shropshire, or possibly inside the welsh border, particularly montgomery. I would be grateful for any information relating to john millington or the 3rd kings shropshire, as i am finding it hard to find information about that battalion. Many thanks
07 March 2004 22:56:56
Name : John Liggins
Message : Anyone remember me ex PTI depot and served Munster Plymouth Far East. Served with John Brister sorry to hear about his death.
21 February 2004 22:39:23
Name : Chris Baker
Homepage : http://www.1914-1918.net
Message : In memory of Gabriel Townsend, 10739 Pte, killed in action on 25 September 1915 while serving with the 5th (S) Bn, KSLI. Also of his brother Will, who served withteh same Bn.
13 February 2004 17:33:32
Name : Ray kendrick , Toronto
Found : Search engine
Message : Anyone who knew or was in the same Unit as my Uncle:Creamer, Francis Barrett. Regiment: KSIL, Unit: 1st BN. The Herefordshire Regt. Killed in Action 09/09/1944 at age 20. Service # 285429, Rank:Lieuttennant, Buried Leopoldsburg War Cemetery. This is all I know about him.
08 February 2004 02:25:05
Name : phillipa lewendon , wakefield
Message : I was born in kenya in 1957 when my dad was serving with the KSLI. My darling dad died in 1986 but i just wondered if anyone could remember him. his name was Tony Lewendon also his nickname was Big Lew. Visiting this site has brought a lot of very happy memories.
08 February 2004 00:25:23
Name : Gerry Leah , York
Message : I am researchin my grandfathers service history C/Sgt John Leah service number 13628 died 1915 any information would be great thanks
07 February 2004 13:35:19
Name : martin Cooke , Rickmansworth Hertfrordshire
Message : My Father Albert George 'Roy'COOKE served with the Ist Batt KSLI, during the Anzio Beachead campaign - Jan 22 to May 25th 1944. He is now deceased(2001) I went to Anzio for the 60th Anniversary of the landings, (Jan 2004) I visit Anzio quite regularly, if anyone knew him or of him during that time Please contact me. Similiarly if anyone is interesred I visiting Anzio I can help.
26 January 2004 11:59:23
Name : andrew Huelin , JERSEYC.I
Found : Search engine
Message : I am writing on behalf of my step- father CHARLES WOODMAN who was in the Training Ordance Core K.S.L.I. 1939-1946 Think he was a Corporal ????I would like anyone who knew Him too get in touch with me.He is still alive and well.He is going too the 60th Anniversary of D-DAY with us and would Be made up Too see any of his old comrades. Many Thanks if you could Help!!!! MR.A HUELIN
20 January 2004 22:34:12
Name : david millward , Telford
Found : Search engine
Message : I found it a breath of air looking at the Regitment i served in i am ex 3LI
13 January 2004 23:16:04
Name : Lynne Snay , Belle Mead
Found : Search engine
Message : I am researching my great-grandfather, Edward Davis/Davies, born Nantwich or Shrewsbury, who lived in Birmingham. He was a member of KSLI during the Boer War and WWI. If you have information please email me at lyndon8177@yahoo.com
11 January 2004 19:02:31
Name : David Beresford , Guernsey
Message : I am looking for info on Frank Hawkerfrom Forest Of Dean served KSLI 39-45 war POW japanese
04 January 2004 23:34:29
Name : KSLI in HK ~ Korean War , USA
Found : Just surfing
Message : Looking for KSLI members stationed in Hong Kong round about the time of the Korean War. Do any of you remember a young gentleman by the name of Kwok with the nickname of "Number One" or "Number One Boy"? If so, please email me: class3hk@aol.com
31 December 2003 00:28:25
Name : David Horan
Found : Search engine
Message : Researching my grandfather 17838 Pte Charles Ruscoe. KSLI WW1. Lived in Albert Rd. Oswestry.Dec'd 1968.Any info gteatfully received.
29 December 2003 12:38:10
Name : Andy Wood , Shrewsbury
Found : Search engine
Message : I'm researching family history and I'm looking for information about my grandad who served with the KSLI before and during WWII. His name was Ivor Arthur Wood but was known as 'Timber'. He rarely spoke about his time in the army but I would love to know what he was like. He was a sargeant major when he was injured in combat and spent some time at a field hospital in North Africa. I have some photographs from various years of his times in the army. Please e-mail me if you knew him or have any photographs.
28 December 2003 22:47:52
Name : leigh milsom , stafford
Found : Search engine
Message : hey ppl listen my grandad served in this regiment durin the second world war yet he never really spoke about it and i am tryin to find out what it was like for him etc and would like to know if anybody remembers him or served with him at any time if anyone has any info could they please contact me on milsom7@yahoo.co.uk my grandads name was james thomas milsom as far as i no ppl just called him tom milsom thank you again for in any way you can help me thanx bye leigh milsom
28 December 2003 21:34:48
Name : Mike Colton , Hereford UK
Homepage : http://www.alliedspecialforces.org
Found : Search engine
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 20:34:12
Name : Darren Emery , Ledbury
Found : Search engine
Message : My Father served in Kenya around 1956, intersted i trying to track down som eof his old chums,his name being Vivian Charles Emery, can anybody help?
12 December 2003 11:36:56
Name : Angela McClements , Wellington, Shropshire
Found : Search engine
Message : My Great Uncle Tom (Thomas Albert Powis) died in action at the Battle of Polygon on 26 September 1917. His memory lives on through letters he sent home to his family and word of mouth through generations. It was indeed a pleasure to attend the Ceremony of Light Service at Oakengates Theatre on 9 November 2003 to hear my Great Uncle's name read out in a roll call of 100 names remembered in the District.
18 November 2003 16:01:21
Name : Amanda Horton , KIDDERMINSTER
Found : Search engine
Message : My step-dad RON PARISH served with the KSLI during the 40's and 50's. He would like to contact old Army pals and has asked me to help - does anyone know where I might start looking? One name he gave me was Eric GUILDFORD/GILFORD/GILBERT (he couldn't quite remember) who used to live in Market Drayton. I suppose that's a start.
03 November 2003 00:25:48
Name : Chris Agius M.P. , Cospicua Malta
Message : To whom it may concern. I am the President of St.George's F.C. the pioneers of football in Malta. Our club was founded in 1890 and historians say that our club was formed when local youths saw members of the Shropshire Regiment playing football next to their barracks in Verdala Cospicua. It is also a known fact that the first football match of our club was against Shropshire Regiment which was stationed in Malta. Would be much obliged and honoured if any information regarding this connection, is held by any of your members be shared with us. Would be much willing to correspond on this subject. Regards Chris
24 October 2003 16:31:02
Name : cowboy holloway , sennybridge poys
Homepage : http:// 9coedwaungar ld3 8tp
Message : still cant use this thing
15 October 2003 13:21:47
Name : Elizabeth Foster , Perth Western Australia
Message : Looking for information on Great grand father Surgeon General Richard Davys Banon, Shropshire Light infantry at Alliwal and Sutledj 1846
11 October 2003 14:19:49
Name : barry hance , basingstoke
Found : Search engine
Message : I am looking for any info on my granfather william harold hance who joined the ksli in 1906/7 stayed until 1913 mainly in india then rejoined for the 1914-1918 war any web sites/other area's please.ta
04 October 2003 21:19:53
Name : Mike Robinson , Sittingbourne
Message : I am searching on behalf of my wife's uncle Nic Masi who served in the KSLI during WW2 He was in X Coy.2nd Batt.Nic was from South London & is trying to contact old friends Joe Louis & Joe Garner who both came from Liverpool & Harry Magor who came from Weston-Super-Mare.Most of his battalion went to N.Africa & Italy but because of his surname Nic was posted with the troops who went into Germany.He ended up in Munster before being posted to Palestine. Anyone with any info. please E-mail me & I will pasit on to Nic. Thanks.
30 September 2003 10:47:55
Name : Anne Thompson , Manchester
Found : Search engine
Message : Trying to trace my Father, Terry Booth. All I know is that he served with the KSLI, was a bandsman and was posted to Germany in 1961. If anybody has any information please e-mail me.
28 September 2003 11:04:52
Name : Light Infantry Reunited , North East
Homepage : Light Infantry Reunited
Found : Search engine
Message : Light Infantry Reunited to contact lost LI friends. A site set for and by Serving and Ex UK Lightinfantrymen
25 September 2003 06:48:40
Name : Colin Davies
Found : From ad banner
Message : Where are you now: Bill WOOTTON Hooty HOWELLS. Bob JONES 054 all in Bn in 60's
04 September 2003 18:54:38
Name : JW , Nottingham
Message : just a brief entry on my Grandfather Harry William Gough who served with the KSLI in WW1 He was awarded the Military Medal and commissioned after bringing in wounded troops under heavy gunfire. He attended Elstowe College Sandhurst, after the war,and then served in southern Ireland leaving with the rank of acting Lieutenant Colonel. His Brother Austin Gough also served with the KSLI but in palastine during WW1
01 September 2003 18:12:28
Name : Roy Winzar , london
Homepage : http://www.winzar.co.uk
Found : Search engine
Message : I am looking for any information on my fathers brother, Private Ronald Winzar 14669301 of the 4th Bn, KSLI who died Friday 2nd March 1945, somewhere in Holland, we think. He is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, He died the day after a Private Stokes who received the VC. We would love any information on his life in the KSLI and his early death at the age of 19.
11 August 2003 19:59:15
Name : lorraine robisnon (nee harper) , clevedon north somerset
Message : I am looking for any meet of my family like harper, Hargidge ingram,and yats baldwin
04 August 2003 22:46:30
Name : Tracey Morris
Found : Just surfing
Message : My grandad was in the first btn KSLI - Karachi 1938 Sgt Reg Bond. Does anyone remember him? Have photo of him with an E. Lovering
23 July 2003 14:30:02
Name : tonia wadlow , blackpool
Homepage : 3 moss bank place
Message : I AM TRYING TO FIND SOME INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER, ALBERT THOMAS WADLOW WHO SERVED WITH KSLI IN WW1 - HE WAS TAKEN PRISONER IN CAMBRAI 21.3.18 - HIS SERVICE NUMBER WAS 205081 - CAN ANYONE HELP ME AT ALL PLEASE?
03 July 2003 14:10:13
Name : Susan E Rollinson
Message : My uncles William(Bill) and Charle Addison of Shrewsbury served in KSLI in WW2 - I would be delighted to hear from anyone who knew them as I am writing a family history.
29 June 2003 17:00:42
Name : pete (butch ) badger , melbourne victoria australia
Found : Just surfing
Message : G'day, anyone remember me? served my time at copthorne bks.1959-61 was regimental butcher.always doing jankers---love to hear from anyone.
24 June 2003 10:50:21
Name : BEV , shropshire
Found : Search engine
Message : HI THERE, I`M JUST AT THE BEGINING OF MY SEARCH INTO MY LATE FATHER`S TIME WHILST SERVING WITH K.S.L.I. i`M PRESUMING THAT HE WAS WITH THEM PRIOR TO OR DURING WORLD WAR II. HE WAS PERCIVAL GOUGH 4040461. I WOULD BE GREATFUL FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT WOULD HELP ME TO FIND OUT MORE............. THANKYOU
08 June 2003 10:41:13
Name : kelly furphy , BEDFORDSHIRE
Found : Just surfing
Message : Any one out there Remember Melvin(Tiny) Abbott? I am his daughter and would love for you to get in touch. My dad is still alive and kicking and living in Cyprus, he is 60 this year and I would love to pass on some messages from people of old. Get in touch with me if you would like to get in touch with him. Thanks, Kelly
03 June 2003 16:24:07
Name : jock burns , doncaster
Found : Just surfing
Message : served with 3l.i. 74-77 anyone,get in contact.
30 May 2003 11:46:00
Name : John Holloway , Shrewsbury
Found : Just surfing
Message : Hi there Looking at your record of the various postings of the KSLI I note you show 1958 to Bahrain.Actually it was late 1956 I was stationed at Khormaksar Aden in Air Movements during SUEZ.Two Britannia aircraft arrived with a forward party of the KSLI and first out of the aircraft was Lt John McKeirnan an old school pal of mine plus some other ex Priory School lads,They were to have an overnight stop and next morning were transported to Bahrain in RAF Valetta aircraft. cheers jhy
18 May 2003 17:45:27
Name : jack williams , crawley
Message : anyone remember me?served with regiment 1946-1970 please e-mail me
11 May 2003 14:29:11
Name : DON BUDGE , Telford
Found : From ad banner
Message : Any ex KSLI members who would like to get in touch please do. I am chairman of the Telford Branch of the Light Infantry Assoc
18 April 2003 10:43:05
Name : Paul Lewis , New Plymouth, New Zealand
Found : Search engine
Message : My great uncle was Pvt.George Lewis, 10317 1st Battalion KSLI. He was wounded in WW1 but returned to the trenches only to die from a gas attack on Sunday Jan. 02 1916. I have a photo of him and his brothers from the Cheltenham & Gloucester Gazette of 1916. He was the 2nd Lewis to fall out of 5 sons and 2 sons-in-law who served in various regiments but the only one with KSLI. His name appears on the CWGC site. This is the only information I have on him but am trying to obtain more. Thanks for a very informative website.
17 April 2003 10:07:25
Name : Barbara Bray , Port Hope, Ontario Canada
Found : Search engine
Message : My grandfather, John Wm Morris, a private during WWI, was gassed during the war, but do not know what regiment... All I have is K.S.L.I. BEF..If anyone can provide any info on BEF..pls email me...tks
30 March 2003 22:20:59
Name : malcolm william butler , gloucestershire
Homepage : grove view, hillside road, drybrook.glos
Found : Search engine
Message : I served from May 23rd 1957 to May 21st 1959.C Company Kenya and Colchester. Would love to hear from anyone...
16 March 2003 11:47:48
Name : Bernie Stout , Milwaukie Oregon, USA
Message : Trying to find information on my grandfather:William Henry Vizard Pvt.8634 1st Battalion Kings Shropshire Light Infantry Where would he have been during WW1?
09 March 2003 04:20:07
Name : Bill Griffiths , Hereford
Message : Anybody out there remember me. Served 1946 to 1954 before transferring to RAPC Regimental Number 4042838 Joined Band May 1946 Would love to hear from any old pals. I am going back to Korea in April 2003 for old times sake.
06 March 2003 08:35:19
Name : colin mitchell , northampton
Found : Just surfing
Message : we have come across a KLSI cap badge during metal detecting in St.Asaph, N.Wales. This badge has the horn,tassals,rosette and lettering of the KLSI, but the direction of the horn is from left to right, not as seen on your site. Please can you give us an explanation for this?
01 March 2003 16:58:11
Name : John Malcolm Moore , Doncaster
Homepage : 6, Tichhill Way, Rossington, Doncaster, S/Yorkshire
Found : Just surfing
Message : Tony Cooling, How do I get in contact with you Doc Halliday has sent you an e-mail but now reply. Frank Ford's Brother if you do manage to find him please let me know as he and his wife are old friends of mine. The last time I heard anything of them, they were in Manchester but theat was in 1969.
25 February 2003 17:09:58
Name : GORDON WARD , PLAYAS FLAMENCA SPAIN
Homepage : http://WWW.WJASEWARD@AOL.COM
Found : Just surfing
Message : SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF JOHN BRISTER. WE SERVED TOGETHER IN THE KSLI/LI A GOOD FRIEND WHO WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
24 February 2003 19:30:18