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This is another very interesting picture taken in
1959 just prior to the merger of infantry regiments.
Sgt Eric Herrington as he was then was picked to go
to Wellington Barracks and represent The Somerset
Light Infantry, he can be clearly seen on the enlargement
on the right, WHY - because of his sash, look closely.
Eric tells me he was challenged about his sash and
he had to enlighten the organisers of the SomLI history
and was prepared to stick it out at all odds under
pressure.
Private Pike with his boxing trophies, pictured
at Agra, India
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The other side of the postcard there is written
in pencil - Pte Pike S. L. Infantry Winner
of all India Boxing Welter Weight. Agra, India
1925.
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This old postcard was sent
in by June Clark and will now be donated on
her behalf to The Somerset Light Infantry Archive
at Taunton. It was among some photographs belonging
to her grandfather Arthur (Joe) Cook who died
in 1990.
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Sergeant in The Somerset Light Infantry
The uniform is an early 20th century full
dress uniform. The
jacket is scarlet with royal blue collar and
cuffs and white
piping. The collar badges are brass, 1881-1902
pattern as are the GS
buttons. The badges of rank etc are gold.
The trousers are royal blue
with a red stripe.
The medals he is wearing are we think Indian
General Service, and an Army Long Service.
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WW1 Soldiers
My father was in the SLI during WW1
and was captured in 1918 at St. Quentin during the German
offensive. The photo of him was taken I believe in 1917
when The regiment was sent to Ireland. (he is on the
left). Bill Dungey
Photo of the officers mess set up for
"Guest night" taken in the fall of 1946 at
Deolali, India.
Photo courtesy of Antony Loach
7Pl., C Comp.,1st Bn.,SLI taken Dec
1946 at Deolali India
L/C Douras, L/C Ellis, Pte Carpenter
Photo courtesy of Antony Loach
7Pl., C Comp.,1st Bn.,SLI taken Dec
1946 at Deolali India
Scoins, Woolridge, Cutler, Carroll, Childs, Ewins, Harper
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
7Pl., C Comp.,1st Bn.,SLI taken Dec
1946 at Deolali India
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
7Pl., C Comp.,1st Bn.,SLI taken Dec
1946 at Deolali India
Platoon Sergeant Perkins reading mail from home (The
heart and soul of the British Army)
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
7Pl., C Comp.,1st Bn.,SLI taken Dec
1946 at Deolali India
Pte. Batchelor, L/C Talbot, Pte Spragg, L/C Griffin,
L/C Douras
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
7Pl., C Comp.,1st Bn.,SLI taken Dec
1946 at Deolali India
Pte Thraves. A very proud Col's Stick-Man for the day.
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
Cap Badge worn by the 1st Bn. 1946
when at Deolali India.
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
Regimental and Divisional patches worn
by the 1st Bn. 1946 when at Deolali India.
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
Football teams of the 1st. Bn. SLI
taken at Bombay India July 1947.
Can you name anyone in this picture?
Please let me know. Thanks.
Photo courtesy
of Antony Loach
Band and Bugles of the 1st Battalion
of the Somerset Light Infantry, Bombay India, July 1947
Photo courtesy of Ex. Lt. A.
C. Loach 1st Battalion SLI 1946-1947
Officers of the 1st Battalion SLI taken
at Deolali, India in February 1947
Pearson, Collins, McCurley, Ryle, Taunton,
Batt, Davies, Bloom, Padre Glenn Cook, Fussell, Pain,
Loach, Sturt, Chapman, Rutt, Hirst, Churcher, Caddick
Frith, Ford, Dilion-White, Smart, De-Butts, Col. Howard,
Bush, Bell, Majendie, "Doc" Sharp, Buchanan
Pearson and De-Butts are mentioned in the "The
Last Days of the Raj". Bush is shown here as a
Captain and retired as a Major General.
Photo courtesy of Antony Loach
Officers and
Colour Sergeant of the 13th Light Infantry
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- Pic and /text supplied by Mike Brown
These funeral pictures are, 'C ' Coy
1st Bn Som LI. The pictures were taken in, 1954. don't
remember what month. Regtl HQ Wardieburn just outside
Kuala Lumpur. C Coy was on detachment, like most coy's
away from Regt HQ. Cause of death was gunshot wound.
Whyndham was a driver for C Coy was detailed for night
ambush when killed. The MT sergeant don’t remember
his name. I can just be seen in cortege at the back
next to the corporal Barret. Funeral cortege: Whyndam
Matthews - Pte Baylis Carrying Coffin, C Coy Major Burgess
Far Right - Left 2i/c or Adjutant. - MT Sgt ??? Sash.
Cemetery Picture: The Funeral of Whyndham
Matthews 1954 at Cheras Cemetery Malaya - graves in
background all military.The men seen there are our entire
platoon with members of the MT platoon iin attendance.
Mike Brown who now lives in USA.
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