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Date:
18 Dec 2002

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Name:
Peter Vile
Email:
padvile@btinternet.com
Date:
11 Sep 2002

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STOP PRESS: This site is run from CANADA by ONE MAN called Mike, whose interest is that his grandfather fought with the DCLI in the Boer War and WW I. Mike has done this site for US. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude. Mile has a high powered job, and 3 children he has to get through school and college. He cannot afford to do everything, either in terms of time or money. He has also had to PAY out of his own pocket to keep this site going for 5 years. Now the good news (hopefully): In my various capacities, I am trying to get this site up and running in the UK. I shall be contacting all LI Association Branches, asking for their support in doing this. If YOU do NOT belong to an LI Branch, then join one now. I need YOUR support if five years of really excellent work by a Canadian called Mike, who has never been in the Light Infantry but has done it for love and as a remembrance of his Grandfather, is not to go down the pan. Mike has agreed to try and keep the site open until I can take it over. If one day you find the site closed, keep looking regularly, because we might have to close it down in Canada before we can re-open it in UK. YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL. I hope I can count on YOU, just like we have counted on Mike for five years.

Name:
Peter Vile
Email:
padvile@btinternet.com
Date:
11 Sep 2002

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STOP PRESS: This site is run from CANADA by ONE MAN called Mike, whose interest is that his grandfather fought with the DCLI in the Boer War and WW I. Mike has done this site for US. We owe him a huge debt of gratitude. Mile has a high powered job, and 3 children he has to get through school and college. He cannot afford to do everything, either in terms of time or money. He has also had to PAY out of his own pocket to keep this site going for 5 years. Now the good news (hopefully): In my various capacities, I am trying to get this site up and running in the UK. I shall be contacting all LI Association Branches, asking for their support in doing this. If YOU do NOT belong to an LI Branch, then join one now. I need YOUR support if five years of really excellent work by a Canadian called Mike, who has never been in the Light Infantry but has done it for love and as a remembrance of his Grandfather, is not to go down the pan. Mike has agreed to try and keep the site open until I can take it over. If one day you find the site closed, keep looking regularly, because we might have to close it down in Canada before we can re-open it in UK. YOUR SUPPORT IS VITAL. I hope I can count on YOU, just like we have counted on Mike for five years.

Name:
james d. pascoe
Email:
jdjkpascoe@chartermi.net
Date:
09 Sep 2002

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very informative

Name:
Ivan Torrington
Email:
Ivan@Torrington39.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
25 Aug 2002

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My father HUBERT TORRINGTON was in the D.C.L.I. and landed in Normandy in 1944. He was On the boat on the 5th of June, his birthday , waiting to go over . Is there anyone out there that can remember him ( he died in 1988 ) I have often wondered what he had to put up with out there at that time as he rarely spoke about it to his family as I think he had many sad memories , and above all it was no picnic for him or anyone else!

Name:
Reg (Ginger) Brice
Email:
malcolmdavies@cityconnection.co.uk
Date:
25 Aug 2002

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Sergeant anti tank platoon Jan 1939 to March 1946. Member of the old 5th Old Comrades Association

Name:
Ian Saunders
Email:
ianmandy@fsmail.net
Date:
22 Aug 2002

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My Granddad was in DCLI during WW2 and was a POW in North Africa in April and May 1943. He was called Pte Victor May from St Blazey. Unfortunately he has passed to the Barracks in the sky however I would like to hear from anyone who knew him

Name:
Judy Rogers Wolfersberger
Email:
wolfeyjr@aol.com
Date:
12 Aug 2002

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Thank you so much for your website.. I am directly descended from Colonel Foster, to whom Maitland directed a report. It would be of great moment to us if you could offer suggested sites where I may find further information on my great-great grandfather. We do know that ours is the Massereene and Ferrard Foster line. With kindest regards, Judy Wolfersberger

Name:
Adrian Bennett
Email:
abe.bennett@cwcom.net
Date:
11 Aug 2002

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First visit following identification of wife's maternal grandfather (Pte A. G. Luther) was a member during WWI.

Name:
Pam Moughton
Email:
word4word3@cs.com
Date:
09 Aug 2002

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I look forward to seeing the website more complete. I enjoyed reading stories regarding men who served and their accomplishments. Thanks for making this available on line. Pam Moughton USA

Name:
audrey s.
Email:
none
Date:
07 Aug 2002

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have just joined this web site and am interested because my ancestors came from droitwich. the names were nicklin and edgington and maybe rollinson. will get back to this web site with other observations at a later date. audrey s.

Name:
simon hermes
Email:
shermes@bigpond.com
Date:
30 Jul 2002

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Very interesting site. I have an 1882 Egypt Medal with Tel El Kebir bar awarded to 741 SGT E Andrews of the 2nd DCLI. I cannot find any reference to his belonging to the Regiment. Can anyone help?

Name:
Joan Cocozza
Email:
joan.cocozza@btinternet.com
Date:
28 Jul 2002

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I am searching for descendants of A.J. BOWRON, who served with the 1st.DCLI.Regulars. During WW1 (1916) Sgt. Bowron, home address, Newcombe Road, Earlsdon, Coventry, was wounded and transferred to 'Beaucroft' Red Cross Hospital, Dorset. I have information about that time which I would like to pass on to his family.

Name:
J. M. Cocozza
Email:
joan.cocozza@btinternet.com
Date:
27 Jul 2002

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I have some 'little snippets' which I would like to pass on to descendants of P.W. FULLER who, during WW1 served with the 1/5th Duke of Cornwall LI. In 1918 Sgt. Fuller, (home address - The Coombe, Liskeard, Cornwall), was wounded and transferred to 'Beaucroft' Red Cross Hospital in Dorset. Any help would be appreciated.

Name:
Elizabeth Banks
Email:
mbanks@netspace.net.au
Date:
22 Jul 2002

Name:
clifford hartley 5445270
Email:
cliffy@hillside.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
05 Jul 2002

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12/42 1/46

Name:
Michael Tiernan
Email:
michael@tiernans.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
29 Jun 2002

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I have been asked by my father, John Tiernan, (REME) to see if there are any contacts who remember him. He served in Palestine in 1945. He would particularly like to contact Captain Sharland.

Name:
Jim Taylor
Email:
jumpingjim@btinternet.com
Date:
21 Jun 2002

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My Father landed D-Day + 7 or 8 Wounded by a mine in a truck, returned on a hospital ship. His name was Charles Clude Bruce Taylor or "Chippy" for short He was a Proud Cornishman can anybody remember him in the DCLI.

Name:
Kevin Spring
Email:
kevins@calibrate.com.au
Date:
17 Jun 2002

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Great site, but what i really want to find out about is my Grand Father who served with the DCLI in the second world war. Granddad's name is/was Robert Spring, I believe on being demobbed he was a colour sergeant and served with one of the territorial army battalions from about 1938 till 1946 and served through out the European campaign

Name:
Darrell O'Neill
Email:
djoelectrical@aol.com
Date:
14 Jun 2002

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Fine and informative site. I'm trying to find more info on the military life of my Grandfather J.P. (Paddy) O'Neill no.5437468. Died 8/10/47. An Irishman who married my Nan from Liskeard. Can anyone help?

Name:
Richard Cann
Email:
cann2198@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
14 Jun 2002

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Thank you very much this site has been very useful in my research although may I suggest, as I have not found any other site that does, that you have a page linked or at least a section to the involvement of any other campaign that the DCLI were in. As I understand that the DCLI was disbanded and reformed as THE LIGHT INFANTRY in the 1960's and i believe they were involved in the Malayan emergency (1948-60) if anyone has any information on this event or have any idea on how to get information of people who fell in that war please get hold of me at the above e-mail address thanks again R J Cann

Name:
Dr Robert Olivier
Email:
ecosysco@africaonline.co.ke
Date:
13 Jun 2002

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Visited the web site in an unsuccessful attempt to find out more about the circumstances of my grandfather's, Capt R.H. Olivier DCLI, death in the Battle of the Aisne, 14 September 1914. Can anyone reading this help?

Name:
Christine Nebel
Email:
Christine@ipr-uk.com
Date:
11 Jun 2002

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A very informative site. I would am trying to find my Grandfather's name, Arthur Henry Paull, who served with the DCLI in WW1 and received a Military Cross. I would dearly like to know what he received it for etc.

Name:
Ian Haley
Email:
jihaley@tiscali.co.uk
Date:
03 Jun 2002

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Can you supply information on two officers from 1956? Major B. Prowse personnel selection officer and Captain C Terry company commander Eaton Hall Officer Cadet school 1956

Name:
sarah
Email:
mortonsjm@apl.com
Date:
26 May 2002

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great site but i would love to find out more about my great grandfather he was awarded the d.c.m in 1916 for rescuing an officer could anyone help please ????

Name:
Stephanie Hardie
Email:
nannynoodle@lineone.net
Date:
21 May 2002

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I am looking for Hugh Hardie, who came from Lanarkshire but served with Duke of Cornwall`s Regiment I believe. born 1883.

Name:
ELLSWORTH SYLVARIA
Email:
MADEINU@AOL.COM
Date:
20 May 2002

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I AM INTERESTED IN THE WEST FAMILY BIBLE THAT WAS LOOTED IN THE DURING AN AMPHIBIOUS RAID ON NEW BEDFORD IN 1778

Name:
Reg Mitchell
Email:
regtrumpets@aol.com
Date:
18 May 2002

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I was DCLI band from 1946-1960,Spent the next 4 years in Shrewsbury, took over Bugle Major of KSLI 1964-66,then returned to Junior Soldiers Company at Shrewsbury till finishing my time in 1972.Would like to hear from anybody who served with me.

Name:
John Twitchett
Email:
@ThorpeBay.Evesham
Date:
16 May 2002

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Posted to 1st Bn. Maresfield Camp mid '45, A Coy Maj G.T.G. Williams, to Palestine Dec 45, left on LIAP Dec 46, in UK until demob. Any one else with happy memories of RSM Royffe?

Name:
Reg Mitchell
Email:
regtrumpets@aol.com
Date:
13 May 2002

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Joined 1st Battalion band 1946.Served in mogadishu, West Indies, Minden, Osnabruck. Left in 1960 to serve at Shrewsbury until 1964.Transferred to KSLI as Bugle Major, served in Plymouth until 1966.Returned to LI depot at Shrewsbury to Junior Soldiers Company. Retired in 1972.Would like to hear from with whom I served. If anyone out there knows of the whereabouts of Cpl John Warrilow who served with the DCLI Company in Bermuda between 1954-57 I would appreciate any information. Reg Mitchell

Name:
Lloyd Becker
Email:
beckerl@optonline.net
Date:
10 May 2002

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Addendum to my previous message: My grandfather was Sgt. William Henry Lewis. He was originally from Droitwich, Worc. and served, as i have written, in the Boer War. He had joined the regiment abt. 1886 when he was 15. I would imagine the DCLI was depoted around Droitwich at that time. He was also depoted in Dublin, where he met my grandmother; he was later called to serve in South Africa. I have a number of photos, including chaps I cannot identify. If anyone is doing research on family members from this period, I would welcome hearing from them.

Name:
Lloyd Becker
Email:
beckerl@optonline.net
Date:
10 May 2002

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I viewed your web site recently. My grandfather served with the DCLI (2nd Battalion) in the Boer War. I viewed the Boer War page and was moved to see a letter by an officer in his battalion describing the Charge of the Cornwall Regiment in the siege of Paardeburg. I have a copy of a letter from my grandfather in which he describes the same action. I would like to send it to you, if I may; I'll need to send it by mail because I don't have any scanning capabilities at present. I was moved by the care that has gone into your establishing and maintaining this site. I would like to help in any small way that i can in keeping it active and viable

Name:
Treve Hosking
Email:
treve.hoskingbtinternet.com  
Date:
05 May 2002

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Just browsing and came across this site. Very interested to see so many ex trying to locate information keep it up. Percy Priest ex Band have heard your name mentioned many times in the past. I am ex band 1950-68. E mail me please re ex band members

Name:
IAN HARRIS
Email:
eboharris64@hotmail.com
Date:
05 May 2002

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Very useful site as I am researching my Grandfathers service with the DCLI in WW1. He served (i think) with the 1st battalion at Ypres around mid 1915 and then on the Somme until being taken prisoner in July 1916. He wrote a memoir about his experiences which my father and I are hoping to fill out with a bit more detail. Is anyone else researching the 1st DCLI 1915 to 1916?

Name:
Dottridge
Email:
david@freeserve.co.uk
Date:
15 Apr 2002

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My father major derrick dottridge MC was with the 5th battalion Wiltshires. I have found a collection of snapshots taken around 1944/45 mostly at Calear. Every person on the photos are identified. For example Cpl Campbell (the greatest fighting Cpl and Sec Cmdr to be born). if you have a relation let me know the name and will see if on the photos.

Name:
Clare Broom
Email:
sea.broom@virgin.net
Date:
14 Apr 2002

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My father Kenneth Francis Broom was an RSM with the regiment. At the time I was born (1952) he was then back in Bodmin serving. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers him.

Name:
Emma Peters
Email:
emmabouch@aol.com
Date:
11 Apr 2002

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I found my Granddad's memorial in Milan through the British War Graves Commission. He was a Private in the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry and died at the age of 29. He never got to say Hello to my Father, who was born when he was away. Any more information about him - Private William Clarence Peters - of Hayle, Cornwall would be gratefully appreciated. He died in 1943. Emma Peters

Name:
Michael Elliott
Email:
getoffmystage@yahoo.com.au
Date:
11 Apr 2002

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Sorry about muster roll mistake, there is no A. Edwards listed there.

Name:
Michael Rodney Elliott
Email:
getoffmystage@yahoo.com.au
Date:
11 Apr 2002

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To whom it may concern, Thank you for your website. It is most informative and interesting. I have been searching for information regarding my great grandfather A. A. Edwards. He served at Tel El Kebir with The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. I do not have a lot of information other than that he was a Sergeant at some period in his time with DCLI. I have some campaign medals of his from Tel El Kebir and only one photo of him which is, unfortunately, in civilian dress. I am very keen to find out all I can about his military career from start to finish and any information at all, especially photos of him and possible friends during his service. I see on your muster roll page that there is a Private A. Edwards, is this my Great Grandfather?

Name:
Jayne
Email:
Parnell
Date:
10 Apr 2002

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Looking for answers. Ronald Albert Parnell No 5627384 12th Battalion The Devonshire Regiment. Landed at Hamminkeln. Children & Grandchildren searching for clues, Please help if you can. With thanks.

Name:
David L C Weeks
Email:
david.weeks@pl53ezfam.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
29 Mar 2002

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My father served in the DCLI his name R L Weeks army no 5434897 can you please fill in my knowledge of my fathers service record. I have his soldiers release book dated 10th November 1946 military dispersal unit no6 Taunton.

Name:
John Pover
Email:
johnpover@btinternet.com
Date:
19 Mar 2002

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March 19th 2002 It is with deep sadness that I report that Pte Donald Owen (my father in law) has today answered the final Bugle Call Donald served with The Regiment 1939 - 1946 in The 5th Battalion, landing at Normandy and undergoing, along with so many, the nightmare that was Hill 112 (Cornwall Hill) An unpretentious "little man" with the heart of an ox.

Name:
Steve Spreyer
Email:
steve@spreyer.clara.co.uk
Date:
18 Mar 2002

Comments

Can anyone tell me what action the 7th Bn. Light infantry was involved in during 27th August 1916. My Ancestor James Saxby Spreyer, Private 6037 was killed that day and I would like to find out more about the action at that time. James is buried in CORBIE in the Somme, France. Many thanks

Name:
Brian Fahy
Email:
fahy@bfahy.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
15 Mar 2002

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Name:
Keith Bailey
Email:
kbailey@yp-connect.net
Date:
01 Mar 2002

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I need to establish whether a descendant Samuel Bailey (born 18 May 1779 at Illogan) was a member of D.C.L.I. His vocation is given as "soldier", but in what unit? How do I go about finding out? Samuel married Jenifer Hoskin at Madron on Feb. 27, 1797, and is reported to have died in Camborne on July 6, 1822. I'm from South Australia and would appreciate any leads I can get.

Name:
Alan Butler
Email:
madasafish.com
Date:
01 Mar 2002

Comments

Could the ex 2nd Battn man who mailed me please come back to me again as I was talking to my better half and stupidly deleted your message. We were in the same place at the same time in 1945 I'm sure as you mentioned things I remember well. Please come back. thanks

Name:
Esther Scott
Email:
jimest@attcanada.ca
Date:
27 Feb 2002

Comments

Interesting site.

Name:
David Warner
Email:
david@home-301258.fsnet.co.uk
Date:
20 Feb 2002

Comments

My relatives include John Samuel Warren - 32nd Foot John Warren - 1st Battalion DCLI

Name:
Brian L. Coak
Email:
bcoak@netvigator.com
Date:
04 Feb 2002

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I am Cornish and Commissioned National Service 1958 in the DCLI and seconded to 1 QONR WAFF. I am 'boning up' on the Regiment. I intend to visit the Bodmin Depot next time I visit Cornwall. Thank you for keeping up the site! Best wishes. Brian Coak

Name:
clatworthy
Email:
@hotmail.com
Date:
02 Feb 2002

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Name:
Victoria
Email:
Hyperactive70865@aol.com
Date:
22 Jan 2002

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My great uncle Arthur Edward Neel was a pow in WWI He served with the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. His family received his death certificate then but he did not pass away until 1975. I have that certificate still. There is a great story from the newspaper clipping that I have kept which tells the story. I was happy to see this site.

Name:
Percy Priest
Email:
georgepriest24@hotmail.com
Date:
21 Jan 2002

Comments

First Battalion 8 th Army Band-Anyone around?

Name:
Andy Gale
Email:
downercheffy@aol.com
Date:
19 Jan 2002

Comments

Excellent site. I am currently researching aspects of military recruitment in Devon and Cornwall during the First World War for a Postgraduate qualification. I would be grateful to hear from anyone with information, particularly on the effects of conscription in Cornwall (1916-18)and also of the recruitment of miners and quarrymen from Cornwall and West Devon into the 10th (Service) Battalion ('The Cornwall Pioneers'). Also, would anyone have any further details regarding recruits to the Cornish squadron of the Royal Devon Yeomanry?

Name:
Andrew Jakeman
Email:
junjayau@yahoo.com
Date:
16 Jan 2002

Comments

Very interesting site. I am researching my grandfather, Thomas Jakeman, who served with the D.C.L.I. in Sth. Africa and France. I will visit again. I would appreciate it if you could steer me in the direction of further research. Regards, Andrew Jakeman

Name:
Fred Squires.{DOC.}
Email:
fjsquires@fsquiresfreeserve.co.uk
Date:
14 Jan 2002

Comments

1942 to19455th 6th and 1st now retired.

Name:
Jim Bleakley
Email:
chevy77@rogers.com
Date:
14 Jan 2002

Comments

Would anyone know where I could find out where a relative had enlisted with D.C.L.I. prior to WW 1 thanks, Jim Bleakley

Name:
Butler, Alan
Email:
butle@madasafish.com
Date:
13 Jan 2002

Comments

Just wonder if there is any one out there who was in Palestine with the regiment when we went across into Trans Jorden etc in 1945.

Name:
Jane Beale
Email:
janeclive1@hotmail.com
Date:
06 Jan 2002

Comments

My Grandfather, 659669 Pte Edward Judd served in this regiment from Sept 1905 - Sept 1918. He served in Gibraltar, Bermuda, Sth Africa and France before being discharged as no longer fir for war service - I believe he was gassed during WW1 but have no information. This has, therefore, been a site of great interest for me.

Name:
Norman Burton
Email:
sburton@froggy.com.au
Date:
06 Jan 2002

Comments

Does anyone remember me???? Norman Burton 1956-58 n/s Jamaica.. number 23278711Bodmin barracks 2nd feb 1956, 32-33rd in take!! cheers Norman.

Name:
Len.Watkins
Email:
Lenwat@shaw.ca
Date:
28 Dec 2001

Comments

Where, or how, can I find out more about an Ancestor, Private 21171 Leslie Edward Watkins, E and K Company

Name:
Len.Watkins
Email:
Lenwat@shaw.ca
Date:
28 Dec 2001

Comments

Very interesting and a fine tribute to a great REGIMENT

Name:
Steve Scearce
Email:
steve.scearce@lineone.net
Date:
27 Dec 2001

Comments

Excellent website! Does anyone have any recollection of my father who served in the DCLI? I know only a little of what he went through in the 2nd world war. I know he first served in India, (I did have some photos but these have been lost) an he was an NCO. He served in North Africa, El-Alamein, Tubrok then on to the Greek Islands (c1943)where he was captured and transported to a POW camp in Austria (Stalag 17B I recall) until the Russians arrived in 1945.

Name:
Richard C Turner
Email:
turner.family@ns.sympatico.ca
Date:
27 Dec 2001

Comments

Great Grandfather. Joseph Turner. born Mar.25 1853 in Newington. Son of William Turner and Sarah (Billings, Billins). Can someone help?

Name:
Pauline Wiltshire
Email:
wiltshirep@ukonline.co.uk
Date:
04 Dec 2001

Comments

My father was Freddy Wiltshire. He enlisted in the DCLI in 1933.He became a Signals Sergeant and was posted to the 5th Battalion in 1941.In 1943 he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant and posted to 8th Battalion Devon Regiment. In 1944 he was posted to the 9th Battalion Nigeria Regiment. He served in Burma and received the Rank of Captain. I would be interested to speak to anyone who knew him. Thanks

Name:
Simon Bendry
Email:
si_bendry@hotmail.com
Date:
01 Dec 2001

Comments

My grandfather served with the 2nd Battalion DCLI in WW2, as a Lieutenant commanding No. 11 Platoon, A Company. He was Geoffrey Seddon and was wounded November 1944 in Italy. Any further information would be gratefully received.

Name:
Aaron Jenkins
Email:
Mark@jenk59.freeserve.co.uk
Date:
30 Nov 2001

Comments

Does anyone know how to find the records of the soldiers who fought with the DLI between 1939-1945. I'm trying to find info on my granddad. Serial number 406924, E. Armstrong he would have been 17 when he joined the DLI.

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

Comments

Joined the DCLI in Palestine in 1945 as a 2nd Lt. Went into Trans Jordan with them and then back to Palestine. Went from there to Greece to the SLI, the regiment I was commissioned in. Any one out there

Name:
BERYL HAWKE
Email:
BEZ5087REN@AOL.COM
Date:
24 Nov 2001

Comments

I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL BUT IT WAS DELETED BEFORE I HAD CHANCE TO READ IT. COULD YOU PLEASE REPEAT IT. WITH THANKS

Name:
Denis Downes
Email:
denis.downes@ntl.com
Date:
15 Nov 2001

Comments

I am researching an ancestor who fought and died in the Boer War with the DCLI. The Museum Curator has been most helpful and furnished me with some previously unknown information. A well put together and interesting site !!

Name:
Bishop 19162689
Email:
royston.b@sympatico.ca
Date:
14 Nov 2001

Comments

good to make contact after so many years, I served with the somersets in Austria 1947 & then the dukes in Cyprus and the Somalilands. Great Regiment. Thanks for reviving old memories.

Name:
Michael Hunter
Email:
mickhunter.glenkerry@btinternet.com
Date:
13 Nov 2001

Comments

Excellent site. I am searching for old comrades of my father WALTER HUNTER from Sunderland who served in the DCLI in WW2. He first landed in France at D-Day plus 7 as an 18 year old and fought through France. He has mentioned being at a river crossing in Holland with the Polish brigade and was also attached to an American unit during the clear-up of Belsen camp.

Name:
BERYL HAWKE
Email:
BEZ5087REN@AOL.COM
Date:
11 Nov 2001

Comments

My grandfather William Pollard Hawke served with the Duke of Cornwall's 1st Light Infantry during the first world war. I have his Service Medals and also a medallion from the King himself. I would like to find more information on the medallion. Could anyone please help?

Name:
worden
Email:
worden_m@hotmail.com
Date:
07 Nov 2001

Comments

looking for William Bearley of the Warwickshire reg wounded in WW1 in France

Name:
Keith Scudamore
Email:
Keithscud@aol.com
Date:
03 Nov 2001

Comments

Nothing but admiration for the time involved in getting this website together. As an ex SCLI man trained by DLI I visit three sites and feel I belong to them all. Thank you.

Name:
martin boswarthack
Email:
mboswar@gofree.indigo.ie 
Date:
04 Oct 1999

Comments

I was very impressed at the quality and quantity of your site I am trying to trace my ancestry back to Cornwall i have traced most of my family back as far as the 16th century to a village called st gluviuose but i cannot find any trace of the village is there any address I can contact yours sincerely m boswarthack

Name:
killion
Email:
gskillion@midlands.net 
Date:
09 Oct 1999

Comments

I have got a painting by g jimest the picture is of cattle in a pasture with a person down the hill calling them

 

Name:
Tonya Thomas
Email:
tonya61481@hotmail.com 
Date:
15 Oct 1999

Name:
Jennifer Burkmar
Email:
jennifer_anne_b@yahoo.com 
Date:
19 Oct 1999

Comments

Hello, I was searching for relatives of the Burkmar family, and came across this site. It was like striking gold!

Name:
Edward Scarff
Email:
EDSCA@aol.com.uk 
Date:
20 Oct 1999

Comments

My father, Leonard James Scarff enrolled at the start of WW2, came from London, sent to Bodmin! imagine what that was like for a 19year old who had never been further than Kent before. Served with the regiment in France, was at Dunkirk.

All the best to all my fathers old comrades.

Name:
Mark Smith
Email:
mark@infinitewheel.com 
Date:
20 Oct 1999

Comments

Interesting site! I am trying to find out where my uncle is buried. He was Pte. Samuel Thomas Febery and was killed by a grenade in Holland on October 6 1944. Best regards to his remaining colleagues.

Name:
Fiona MacKinnon
Email:
fmackinnon@aston-zoraster.co.uk 
Date:
22 Oct 1999

Comments

My great grandfather, William Henry Sweet, (rank unknown) served in India with the DCLI - he died out there in 1910, location unknown. My great grandmother was Ada nee Roberts and their three children were with him. If anyone has any information on him I'd be grateful.

Name:
Jane Rimmer
Email:
jane.rimmer@lineone.net 
Date:
30 Oct 1999

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I was looking for any reference to my father, W.G. THOMPSON, from Brixham, who served in Burma as a Major in the Royal Berks, but I feel sure that he was at some point in the DCLI. It would have been during WWII. He was also at some point in the KSLI. Perhaps this may make sense to someone?! I am most impressed with your web site, particularly as the photo of the badges at the beginning rang a distinct bell with me.

Name:
Douglas Bentley
Email:
dbentley@sprint.ca 
Date:
04 Nov 1999

Comments

Greetings All,

Remembrance Day is upon us once again when we pay homage to those that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. To forget the price they paid, dooms us to repeat the mistakes of so long ago. "We Shall Remember Them."

My Uncle, Pte. Douglas Gordon Bennett, (Service No. 1682581) served and was Killed In Action in the Geilenkirchen Wood, Germany while serving with the 5th DCLI on November 19, 1944 and he rests in the Brunssum Cemetery, Holland. I am pleased to have the opportunity to honour my Uncle.

The following is from the "Timeline" section of this web page:

Perhaps that fighting ability was put to its severest test at the end of November near Geilenkirchen, where an offensive was mounted to prise the Germans out of their positions along the River Maas. It fell to the Fifth, after four days of exhausting action, to make a final effort to seize the village of Hoven which, if successful, would largely secure the object of the operation. It was a formidable task for an unsupported battalion at the best of times, but now with even tanks bogged down, with every company exhausted and low in strength, it was daunting indeed. 'It was not easy' wrote Major-General Essame, 'to order the rain soaked soldiers of the DCLI once more into action in the dripping woods' but 'they had never, since the early days in Normandy fought otherwise than to the bitter end.' (H. Essame, The Battle for Germany (Batsford) 1969). They fought to the bitter end again. D Company gained a footing in Hoven but armour could not reach them and they were eventually forced out by repeated counter-attacks.

My Uncle's death was more than likely a relief to him. Undoubtedly he was cold, wet, hungry and tired. Still, he died much to soon.

Thank you to Mike Young for this opportunity to tell of my family's loss and the price it paid. Indeed an excellent site.

In addition, as a result of this site, I have also made a good friend, one I have yet to meet in person. Greetings to Norbert Rosin of the E3A Component of NATO serving with the German Air Force. In the year or so since I met him on this site, he has obtained an autographed copy of "Assalt of Germany - The Battle of Geilenkirchen" for me, he has laid flowers on my Uncle's grave and he has provided pictures of the beautifully kept Cemetery at Brunssum to name a few. I'm sure he has also enjoyed my packages to him as well.

Although my Uncle's loss was devastating to my Mother and her family, I know that Douglas himself would be pleased to hear of my friendship with Norbert. I know that my Uncle Wally (now deceased after a long life) would end this message this way.

Good Night Pal.

Name:
Steven J. Jennings
Email:
stejjens@aol.com 
Date:
05 Nov 1999

Comments

An excellent site. Well done.

Name:
Alan Luscombe
Email:
luscombe@durham.net 
Date:
06 Nov 1999

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I am doing family history and found one of my family line enlisted with the 46 Foot in 1783 out of Plymouth, Devon. His name was Samuel Luscombe and I have a copy of his marriage certificate dated 1799 at Exeter, Devon. How does one research his military records etc during this time period???

Name:
Michael Byard
Email:
mikebyard@openlink.org 
Date:
06 Nov 1999

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My late Father was a Bandboy in the DCLI during the latter part of WW1. His elder Brother, Hubert Byard, when a Sgt was the first Gloucester man to be awarded the DCM. He was commissioned in the field in 1917 and was killed at Polderhoek Chateau in September 1917.

I had three other members of the Byard family who also served with the Regiment. I have an original DCLI tie, that I wear from time to time.

Name:
john baynham
Email:
john.baynham@virgin.net 
Date:
07 Nov 1999

Comments

I am trying to research the movements of my Grandfathers unit in World War 1.

His original unit was the Bedfordshire Regt during which he was in France and Flanders, from what I can gather the unit then merged with the Hertfordshire Regt and was based at Kandahar Barracks, Fyzabad, India. (all I have is a photo of him in uniform at the Barracks}.

Any information regarding the above would be appreciated.

Valerie Baynham

Name:
Will Doney
 
Date:
09 Nov 1999

Comments

Great site.

Name:
RH Riley
Email:
106675.3256@compuserve.com 
Date:
13 Nov 1999

Comments

Interesting but extremely slow in loading. Further very much disappointed and more than a little annoyed that the County of Somerset is being included. Lets face facts. The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry was Cornwall's best, not Devon not Somerset or any other lesser county. It was only through the amalgamation that we became The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry. Richard Riley, Cornish and proud of it.

Webmasters note: and this site is done by a Man of Kent who's father was in the Buffs. 

Name:
JOHN
Email:
AT108.FREESERVE.CO.UK
Date:
11/16/1999

Comments

MY DAD WAS THOMAS BROWN ENLISTED 24 MARCH 1930 DISCHARGE 8-3-1946 DAD WAS IN INDIA FROM 1932 TILL 1937 B.E.F 4YEARS P-O-W DAD WAS FROM BIRMINGHAM JOHN (SON)

Name:
John Jenkins
Email:
jtjenkins@lineone.com 
Date:
11/18/1999

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I am trying to see if my grandfathers regiment was the DCLI as I have a medal from India dated 1897.

Name:
Andrew Bystram
Email:
Andrew@bystram.Freeserve.couk 
Date:
11/21/1999

Comments

I'm just someone very interested in what happened during WW2 especially the Normandy landings and on to Germany. Thank you to anyone serving during these times, and the rest of the war 1 and 2.

Name:
Trevor Bromidge
Email:
tbromidge@aol.com 
Date:
11/24/99

Comments

I am trying to trace details of the Aisne action in 1914 WW1. where I believe a relative W J Hawke was killed. I am impressed with the detail of these pages.

Name:
matt
Email:
matthew.dobbs@sci.monash.edu.au 
Date:
11/24/99

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I am attempting to find any information on my great grandfather Pvt. F.G. Cowdrey who fought with the DCLI in WW1. At present all I have are his medals stamped with his unit and name. Could anyone tell me where I might get information as to where he fought, what battalion/company he was with etc.? If so please feel free to email me at any time. In regards to the website I'm glad it is here. I was hoping for a roll of all DCLI members however.

Thank you very much in advance.

 

Name:
Rex Brain
Email:
rexbrain@supanet.com 
Date:
11/28/99

Comments

as an ex member of the DCLI and SCLI i look forward to reading the information available and possibly will get back to you in the future best regards rex

Name:
Capt J Tavendale
Email:
james_tavendale@dell.com 
Date:
12/1/99

Comments

Greetings from the Rand Light Infantry in South Africa.

Capt J M Tavendale ADJUTANT RAND LIGHT INFANTRY : CAPT

Name:
CRAIG HARRISON
Date:
12/1/99

Comments

I HAVE FOUND THIS SITE MOST INTERESTTING.

Name:
Colonel Talbot Vivian
Email:
tvivian@aol.com 
Date:
12/8/99

Comments

Great Web Site!

Name:
E C ROWE
Email:
ROWEFatLad@cs.com 
Date:
12/10/99

Comments

Very interested in this site as my two great uncles' were in the D.C.L.I and their names, (H.W ROWE & W.P.ROWE), are on the stain glass window of St. Justs church. My parents are doing a lot of research into the family tree so I will pass this web site details to them. Thanks. E. Rowe

Name:
Charles Bell
Email:
cbell8092@aol.com 
Date:
12/11/99

Comments

Great informative website. My wife's grandfather Hugh Martin, served in the second battalion DCLI in WW2 and was a prisoner in war for a period in North Africa. Now a sprightly 84 I would love to get him in touch with anyone who might have known him in this period. Look forward to hearing from you!!

Name:
Janet Coles
Email:
jan@hdrs.co.uk 
Date:
12/15/99

Comments

This is just what I have been looking for - I am so pleased to have found this site, as many ancestors served in the DCLI. This included my Grandfather Edward John Coles, who served from 1927 to 1943 when he was transferred to the Lincolnshire regiment, and discharged finally in 1955. He talked daily with immense pride of the DCLI, which has always been - and shall remain - a large part of our family's life. WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM.

Name:
Roger Reed
Email:
rereed@dunenuph.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
12/15/99

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Excellent site full of ifo. My brother Pte. Ronald Walter Reed, 5445255 of the 30th. Bn. died on 22nd.November 1943 and is buried in El Alia cemetery. Should any body know of the circumstances of his death I would like to hear. Would he have been entitled to a service medal after such short a period of service?

Name:
Paul Allen
Email:
paul_allen@onaustralia.com.au 
Date:
12/16/99

Comments

Just searched through for info on my grandfather who was in the DCLI. Found him in the W surname list (Albert Willcocks). I think he ended up as a Bugle Major and served around the world (my mother and her 5 brothers and sisters were all born in different countries from India to Alderney).

I'd love to know how to get more info (service record etc.) for family tree research.

I'll be back to the site and have sent the URL to other family members

Name:
Jennifer Cranfield
Email:
cranfieldsalter@btinternet.com 
Date:
12/18/99

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I am researching casualties of WW1 who have a link with the village of Fenny Compton Warwickshire. Below are the details of  John William Bloxham PLESTER Serj 6123 1st Battn DCLI Enlisted: Coventry killed in action F&F 3 Oct 1917 bur: Tyne Cot Memorial Any info on the action he was involved in would be helpful. Jennifer Cranfield

Name:
derenda gilbert
Email:
rindy992000@yahoo.com 
Date:
12/22/99

Name:
michael l ward
Email:
MLWARD@zeall.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
12/28/99

Name:
mike walker
Email:
lmbwdcli@tesco.net 
Date:
12/28/99

Comments

A great find, as I'm always looking for info on the DCLI, my father J G "johnny" Walker, a Londoner, served in the 2nd battalion in France and Italy I believe, and whilst in Cornwall during the war met and married my mother whose maiden name was Pascoe, who was born in Truro. a great site one that I will be visiting again soon keep up the good work

Name:
Keith Adams
Email:
adamsk@travellog.co.uk 
Date:
12/30/99

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My grandfather, whom I never knew - Albert Alexander Adams - joined the DCLI on the 30th December 1914 and served until discharge in 1919. He also served with the R Berks Regt and finally with the Labour Corps. I have a photo of him in a group while in the DCLI c1915, I don't know the names of any of the other men - if anyone wants a copy I can email it. If you haven't been to the LI museum in Bodmin, do visit, it really is fantastic. We found the register which showed a lot of detail about my grandfather, such as his height, weight, job etc.

Name:
Baynard Saunders
Email:
bsaunde@kos.net 
Date:
12/30/99

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My grandfather Jacob Cocking Medlen was born at Red River and grew up around Camborne, Cornwall. I have a photo of him in a Military uniform - possibly a band. He fought in France in WWI where he was gassed and emotionally scarred ( prone to "night terrors". He and his wife, Grace Baynard Sowden immigrated to Kingston, Ont. Canada in the early 20's. My mother, Grace Irene Medlen and her brother, Jacob Baynard Medlen were born in Tuckingmill.

Name:
Steven James Duff
Email:
Bandaid@tinyworld.co.uk 
Date:
1/4/00

Comments

A Good site. I have been searching for information on the 2nd Battn DCLI in the Boer War. My Grandfather, James Duff served with the 2nd Battn as a Bugler and Private Soldier. Any Info gratefully received

Name:
M J Carlson
Email:
mjcarls@iserv.net 
Date:
1/6/00

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Looking for information on Lance corporal Thomas Barnes of DCLI who is listed on his son's birth certificate in 1885 in Bodmin. Any ideas? What a great site Margaret Carlson in Michigan

Name:
Worthy M. Stanley
Email:
worthystanley@bigpond.com.au 
Date:
1/7/00

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Just joined the Internet. Searching for family details in Cornwall. Delighted to find your interesting pages. Is there any way of getting details of the military service of other ranks? My father, Edmund James Stanley, born at Liskeard 1879 served with DCLI during WW1 before his transfer to Welch Rgt. Where do I proceed from here? Diolch yn Fawr.... worthy

Name:
Allen Hocking
Email:
ach@ticon.net 
Date:
1/9/00

Comments

Tremendously interesting.

Name:
bertie coe
Email:
pete@cocopops.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
1/9/00

Comments

I served in fifth battalion DCLI. I was wounded at the battle of Hoceid wood, November the 21st 1944. Thank you for a excellent website.

Name:
Esther Scott
Email:
jimest@netcom.ca 
Date:
1/9/00

Name:
DONNA  CAVE
Email:
donnabell@bwsys.net 
Date:
1/10/00

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I'm looking for the last names CAVE & CULP. If you know anyone or can tell me anything please e mail me at donnabell@bwsys.net

Name:
miss s rawlinson
Email:
 
Date:
1/10/00

Comments

I would like to say how much i have enjoyed reading your pages

Name:
Maj(rtd)K C Hobbs
Email:
khepsten@csma-netlink.co.uk 
Date:
1/15/00

Comments

An excellent site. my father served with DCLI (Although our home is SOMERSET!!!!)

Name:
ANDREW WHITFELD
Email:
awhitfield01@currantbun.com 
Date:
1/16/00

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I have visited the museum several times in the past and have found it a worthwhile experience. My interest lies within the Great War of 1914-18, base on the visits to my great-grandfather before he died in 1978. I have not been able to access any diaries, journals or papers he may have had, as they were sold on after his death. If any one has any information on him could they e-mail me. His name was Harold Hawken, nicknamed 'King' or 'Kinger'. Born in Stratton, Bude on 30/4/1895? He joined the regiment on Aug 4 1914 at St Columb Minor, and had something to do with horses (artillery, maybe?) This is all the info I have on him as I was very young when he died. If anyone has information on him or any papers, medals, etc I would appreciate their help. Many thanks, and once again, I enjoy your site. A Whitfeld.

Name:
Hugh Page
Email:
Tanya@Page2000.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
1/18/00

Comments

Very good site, informative to me as a medal collector. Perhaps somebody may be able to help me with some research. I have a Punjab campaign medal with clasps for Googerat & Mooltan to Pte John Holling, 32nd Foot. Would like to find out when he enlisted, and did he also continue to serve on the North West Frontier and during the Indian Mutiny. Any piece of information would be most appreciated however small.

Name:
Rodric L Harrowing
Email:
RLBreeze@aol.com 
Date:
1/22/00

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Looking for my great uncle William Wilberforce (Max) Harrowing Thanks

Name:
Ken Wood
Email:
ken@woodwoodwood.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
1/22/00

Name:
Eric Hazelton
Email:
eric@chronologie.demon.co.uk 
Date:
1/24/00

Comments

I am pleased to see that this site is continuing to grow and wish you every success with it. I served with the DCLI 1st Battalion from 1945-1948, serving in Palestine and Cyprus.

Name:
Steve Waters
Email:
Stephen@Waters60.Freeserve.Co.UK 
Date:
1/30/00

Comments

What a great site. I am trying to learn anything about my Father, Thomas Herbert Waters, who served with the DCLI in WWII. As far as I know, he was wounded in the Normandy landings but this is only family hearsay. I would be grateful for any information.

Name:
Tony Sewell
Email:
tony@rock.upnaway.com 
Date:
2/1/00

Comments

Searching for as much information I can find about the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. My Grandfather served in this unit from 1931 to 1946. Thanks for your help, Tony.

Name:
Maureen Knight
Email:
mknight@lgu.ac.uk 
Date:
2/4/00

Name:
Christine Major
Email:
tomajor@telusplanet.net 
Date:
2/6/00

Comments

I just came into your site because my Grandfather was a member of the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry.

Is name was Donald Wesley Nicholls from St. Keverne. We are trying to find out some information about his family. If you have any suggestions I would appreciate them. I am very impressed with your site. Thank you

Name:
Webb - Ray
Email:
Audray@iinet.net.au 
Date:
2/9/00

Comments

Would like to hear from DCLI old timers - IJI camp - Cyprus - also Somali-land - Sgt D Coy - Captain A.B.Whale - RSM Rolfe - Paddy Burns --Joe Rowley - Col., Weatheral - Captain Tanner -To name a few !! I am now living in West Australia and, at last, have time and leisure to ponder on times gone by - Congratulations on a wonderful web site -

Name:
E H Ridgment
Email:
eddie@eridgment.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
2/12/00

Comments

My Dad and Uncle were in the DCLI, my Grandfathers medals are in the museum at Bodmin

Really like the web site

Name:
Eric Bloomquist
Email:
bloomie@olm1.com 
Date:
2/19/00

Comments

I've taken up championing the memory of the 46th here in the USA. I'm Interpretive Assistant at Old Fort Niagara where Murray's Bucks were primarily responsible for defeating the French relief column in the siege of 1759. Lt.Col. Massey deserves the credit for winning this, one of the five victories in the Year of Victories.

Name:
John W. Boake
Email:
beechtre@csolve.net 
Date:
2/25/00

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C.A. Liggitt - Lance Corporal 11121 , 6th Bn., Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry who died on Monday, 18th September 1916. I am trying to link him to a Charles William Liggitt from the Birmingham Area. C.A. Liggitt may be a Great Uncle Looking for any information on the next of kin for a of my Wife.

Name:
fiona selby
Email:
fionaselby@yahoo.co.uk 
Date:
2/26/00

Comments

I was very impressed with the information contained on this site. I am presently tracing my family history in Thornaby, Cleveland. I found out my great grandfather was gassed in the WW1. I was amazed to find out he served in the DCLI 2nd Bon. I would be grateful if anyone could send any information on him or the 2nd Bon. So far I have found out he enlisted at Stockton on 12th September 1914. Fletcher Pte T, 3/6/28. He was gassed in April 1915 (probably occurred on 23rd April 1915) My great grandfather was transferred to Netley Hospital were he died on 19 October 1918. I would be grateful for any information. Thanks

Name:
Andre Botha
Email:
andeduan@iafrica.com 
Date:
2/29/00

Comments

i recently purchased property adjacent to the memorial erected on the site where the duke of Cornwall's light infantry was stationed during the Boer war(1900)at Irene in the Transvaal. I am interested in any memorabilia regarding the regiment to decorate a part of my study and preserve the heritage of the regiment. The development close to the memorial has been named Cornwall hill. The developers have pledged to preserve the memorial site.

Name:
Val Banks
Email:
valerie@banks9943.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
2/29/00

Comments

Hello there, I found you site fascinating and very informative. I recently discovered the grave of my Great, Great, Great Grandfather, William Henry BEARD. Set in his headstone are 3 medals all relating to the Crimean War. The Crimean War Medal has all 4 clasps, another has the inscription "La Crimea 1855" and unfortunately the third is too weathered to read. William Henry (according to his grave) was a Lance Sergeant with the 46TH Regiment of Foot. On later census details he's a Chelsea Pensioner. His son was born in Templemore Barracks in 1857.Hopefully, when I manage to get to Kew I might find out more. Is it usual for medals to be found on a gravestone like this?

Name:
steve wood
Email:
sawood@cableinet.co.uk 
Date:
3/7/00

Comments

Good site, if a little short on info the 2nd Btn. I am trying to trace the movements of my great Uncle Arthur William Harding who was KIA on 18th April 1915 at Ypres as part of the 2nd Battalion. if any one has any info I would be grateful.

Name:
Jim Bleakley
Email:
chevy77@home.com 
Date:
3/9/00

Comments

I have recently acquired information on my g-uncle John Bleakley who died during the 1st world war at St.Eloi, France with P.P.C.L.I. ,I had requested the information from the National Archives of Canada, and the attestation documents that I received informed me that he had also been in the D.C.L.I. Could anyone inform me as to who to contact to find where it was John enlisted with D.C.L.I. and which Bat. Thank you Jim Bleakley

Name:
Ian Banks
Email:
aimsa@wigan37.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
3/11/00

Comments

MY FATHER DID HIS TRAINING WITH THE D.C.L.I IN 1941 AT BODMIN, BEFORE JOINING THE 4TH BATTALION S.L.I, B COMPANY,11 PLATOON, HE WAS HENRY BANKS No 14206680 FROM WIGAN, LANCS. KNOWN AS HARRY AND MONTY. ANY INFO AT ALL ABOUT HIM WOULD BE VERY SPECIAL. THANKS FOR A GREAT WEB-SITE. aimsa@wigan37.freeserve.co.uk 

Name:
CASSIE DOWNS
Email:
cassie.downs@somerfield.co.uk 
Date:
3/15/00

Comments

I think your site was amazing and had a lot of detail although I am trying to trace some old comrades of my granddads and was expecting you have some sort of site, if anyone has any idea of where to look please let me know.

Keep up the good work, I certainly will be back for another visit.

Name:
Tony Bowyer
Email:
tonybowyer@lineone.net 
Date:
3/18/00

Comments

Thanks for helping me to research my grandfather's military career. Unfortunately, I cannot find his name anywhere. Will call at the museum sometime. Great website!

Name:
John Palmer
Email:
johncpalmer@tesco.net 
Date:
3/23/00

Comments

A truly excellent site, but alas no sign of my Grandfather, Joshua Palmer, who enlisted as a private 10.10.08 (service no 5429134 (formerly 9128) and saw service with the 46th in S Africa, Hong Kong and Salonika. The hunt goes on but grateful if you could let me know if you have any information relating to him! I shall contact the Regimental Museum as well.

Many congratulations again on the clarity (and depth) of your site.

John Palmer

Name:
Thomas Maher
Email:
maher@norex.com.au 
Date:
3/25/00

Comments

I have just found my Grandfather on the 2nd Bn Muster Roll 1885 . Unfortunately it does not give a birth date or where he came from. Any chance you have this info. It was great to find him after much searching., and all the information on the Boer War certainly opens your eyes. Regards Thomas Maher,

Name:
Edward Pearce
Email:
graemechaffe@hotmail.com 
Date:
3/26/00

Name:
Susan Sandbach Mellott
Email:
Mellottandassoc@att.net 
Date:
3/29/00

Comments

Trying to find SANDBACH family members. Wish it would have been easier to search fir surnames.

Name:
Pte Charman
Email:
scott_god@hotmail.com 
Date:
3/30/00

Comments

Hello sir, As a member of the First Bn the Light Infantry, I thought I should look at my regimental history through the new 1LI access point.

Name:
SSgt Harrison
Email:
 
Date:
4/1/00

Comments

Fantastic site, My Great grandfather served with the DCLI from 1916 to 1922,Pte Andrews 28077.

Name:
Rex Strawson
Email:
rex-strawson@madasafish.com 
Date:
4/9/00

Comments

Great website. I served in both 1st and 2nd battalions in Greece, Cyprus, British Somaliland and Italian Somaliland in 'HQ' Coy. Looking for our old Medic (now Doctor Gareth Jones) from Newquay, Cornwall. Great Regiment! Good luck for the future.

Name:
Mike McCarthy
Email:
MMCC@tinyworld.com 
Date:
4/12/00

Comments

I am still researching the 32nd during the 1790s and up to about 1830. I have copies of a number of records which I am happy to share I also have my G-G-G-G-Grandfather's letters and diaries, though these mostly relate to family matters in Ireland. My best parallel primary source has been the full 1834 edition, the original, of Henry Ross Lewin's "Life of a Soldier" which contains much detail omitted from the 1904 edition by Wardell re-titled "With the 32nd in the Peninsula". I hope to republish the earlier edition, the detail of much of which I have checked against official records and found that R-L's memory is not always accurate. Would yours be after 30 years or so? I am just looking for a publisher as I can't afford to do it myself. I also have a more or less complete set of Army List entries for the 32nd from 1793 to 1815 if anyone needs to check an officer, though these early ones are not complete and R-L refers to officers not included in the official lists especially during the period when they died like flies in the West Indies. I would be glad to enter into e-mail correspondence with anyone interested in the regiment during this period.

Name:
D. J. Young
Email:
anthonybassano@hotmail.com 
Date:
4/12/00

Comments

I am a direct descendent of Anthony Bassano who along with his four brothers went to England in 1531 as musical consorts on Henry VIII's court. In tracing I've come across this regiment member, Captain Alfred Bassano and would be interested in anyone having information on his history and lineage.

Name:
deb
Email:
debshurvell@nationwideisp.net 
Date:
4/14/00

Comments

Great site. I'm researching my great uncles history. He served in the 6th bn and died of wounds in aug 1917 in France/Belgium. He was Private Fred Jonas from Stenalees, Cornwall. If anyone can give me any more information I would appreciate it.

Name:
mrs eileen capener
Email:
roycapener@bigwig.com 
Date:
4/15/00

Comments

my father sgt william joseph godfrey served in the 2/4th battalion DCLI in Lucknow India around 1920 I would be glad for any information at all. He is also known to have been called up for active duty for 2nd world war in 1938.I think he may have been into NORWAY but i am not sure if this was with DCLI or he was transferred to another regiment please can anyone help thank you

Name:
Worthy M Stanley
Email:
worthystanley@tac.com.au 
Date:
4/17/00

Comments

Re:- my comment earlier this year have had no replies possibly because I now have a more permanent email address as follows :- worthystanley@tac.com.au  Maybe someone out there might be able to tell my where I can apply for information about the military service of my father, EDMUND JAMES STANLEY. Diolch yn Fawr

Name:
Michael J Williams
Email:
everydayent@hotmail.com 
Date:
4/17/00

Comments

My father Donald J Williams served in DCLI during the WW 2 enlist no.1439291. His father Johno Oates Willliams served in WW 1 .Would like to find out more info on my father and grandfathers war efforts. They lived in Mawgan in Menage Cornwall England.

Name:
R J WEST
Email:
KIRKWEST@SUPANET.COM 
Date:
4/21/00

Comments

Great web site , i would like to hear from anyone who remembers me . i was in the 1st battalion D.C.L.I. March 1957 - October 1959

Cpl Bob West MT platoon..

Name:
R J WEST
Email:
KIRKWEST@SUPANET.COM 
Date:
4/21/00

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Great web site , i would like to hear from anyone who remembers me . i was in the 1st battalion D.C.L.I. March 1957 - October 1959

Cpl Bob West MT platoon..

Name:
John C. Harvey
Email:
brigadie@dragnet.com.au 
Date:
4/23/00

Comments

My father was born in Cornwall and have still have distant relatives there so I imagine some of my ancestors were in the DCLI. Is there any information on Harveys or Richards from the Penzance or Newlyn areas who served in the Regiment?

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

Comments

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Name:
Susan Barkle
Email:
sbarkle@4unet.co.uk 
Date:
4/30/00

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Am researching family history. Thanks to your site I have a lead on an uncle - Reginald J. Barkle. Thank you.

Name:
JOHN DOVEY
Email:
 
Date:
5/3/00

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I SERVED IN THE 1ST BAT B COY 5 PLATOON BETWEEN MAY 48 TO JAN 51 IF I SERVED ON RMP FOR 6 MONTHS WHEN I WAS IN CYPRUS AND BRIT SOMALIA. ADVANCE PARTY TO MOGADISHU. BATTALION PTI FOR APPROX 6 MONTHS IN MOG. IF THIS TRIGGERS SOME MEMORIES PLEASE CONTACT ME THRU MY FRIEND AT D.J.MILLS@btinternet.com 

 

Name:
Alexander Hume
Email:
alex@woolgreaves.demon.co.uk 
Date:
5/5/00

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I have a commission dated 1800 of Surgeon John Hume (my great-great grandfather) into 46th Regt. of Foot. I hope to find out more about him!

Name:
BERTIE COE
Email:
PETE@COCOPOPS 
Date:
5/11/00

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IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO KNOWS OF ANY SOLDIER IN THE 5TH DCLI WHO WHERE AT HOCKIED WOOD IN 1944 AS MY FATHER WAS THERE AND DID NOT KEEP IN CONTACT WITH ANY OF HIS OLD MATES. HE IS JUST STARTED TO GET INTERESTED IN WHAT HE DID IN THE WAR HE IS 76 NOW. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED. THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT WEB SITE. PETE HIS SON.

Name:
John Glass
Email:
john_glass@btinternet.com 
Date:
5/12/00

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Hello, My son is looking at WW1 in history, and i seem to remember my mother telling me that her father served with the DCLI in WW1. His name was Peters, first name either Randolph or Walter. We have photos of him in uniform, but are unable to establish his battalion or rank. She thought he was an NCO when he came home. If you can shed any light on this, we would be very grateful Kind Regards John Glass

Name:
mark hughes
Email:
apexapex1@netscapeonline.co.uk  
Date:
5/16/00

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My father Ken Hughes who passed away aged 80 may 13th 2000.He was with the D.C.L.I. during WW2 and fought with honour and dignity. I think he would like me to pass on his wishes to all likeminded fellows.

Name:
Jeffrey T Collinson
Email:
jefco@alphalink.com.au 
Date:
5/20/00

Comments

I am researching details of my GGgrandfather, Absolom Semmens, whom we think was in the British Army, presumably the DCLI, during the period of the 1840's to 1850's. Absolom was born about 1828 in Breage, Cornwall, and was in Ireland about 1846. He fell in love with a Catherine Hayes while he was in Kilcommon, Tipperary and we believe that he returned to England, bought or was discharged from the Army, returning to Kilcommon where he married Catherine in 1849. I am trying to confirm whether he was in fact in the DCLI or indeed the British Army? Would anyone know how one could find out more about Absolom?

Name:
Ray Webb
Email:
Audray@iinet.net au 
Date:
5/21/00

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Ref. John Dovey I have been trying to contact you on the E-Mail address of David Mills@btinernet.com  without success. Could you please try again -- I do remember you from Cyprus & Mog. Regards Ray Webb

Name:
Eunice Wighton
Email:
fremur@yahoo.co.uk 
Date:
5/26/00

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To. The Keep, DCLI Museum BODMIN Cornwall Lorraine, Still trying to find info. on my grandad...He lowered his ago by 10 years and volunteered during WW1. He was a pioneer (PNR) after his name on the little I have gleaned from family. Somewhere I have his number! I understand that Arthur Quiller-Couch raise a Pioneer group in Bodmin what's the chances he joined them having lived in Withiel Goose at the outbreak of WW1? On photos I have the cap badge is that of the RE's.

Perhaps during the next school hols. I can come in and do my own research, since it's not easy during term time.

Thanks for your time Eunice

PS Say hello to Hugo for me

Name:
Rhys Griffiths
Email:
Griffo2K@tinyworld.co.uk 
Date:
5/30/00

Comments

Have a photograph of my grandfather ( Cpl. J.M.Collins of Falmouth) plus the postcard sent to his father by the Red Cross after his capture during WWI. But where? Enjoying the site but I need to find more personal information which, I guess, should take me to Bodmin.

Name:
martinlewis2dcli46-48
Email:
margaret.margaret@virginnet.co.uk 
Date:
6/5/00

Comments

nice to go back in time. my first experience of Cornwall. loved every minute of it. Where are Maurice Yelland, Cpl Oxford, Major Rourke, and all the men of my MT company.( I was MTO whilst in Greece. And anyone else who was there at the same time.

Name:
Mike Penver
Email:
mike.penver@philips.com 
Date:
6/11/00

Comments

Found your site whilst perusing the Cornwall Family History site. I've always enjoyed my visits to the DCLI museum the staff are always very friendly and informed. The site is great and has already answered a couple of questions regarding uniform details. Keep up the good work.

Name:
Dan ANTHONY
Email:
ianthony@onlink.net 
Date:
6/16/00

Comments

I am trying to locate any cap badges, shoulder flashes from the BERMUDA RIFLES & BERMUDA VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS from prior to 1965. My father and grandfather served with these Regiments. My father tells me that the DCLI was the last British Infantry Regiment to be posted to BERMUDA in the early 50's. Are there any band members from the DCLI who may recall Jimmy ANTHONY of the BERMUDA RIFLES? I would like to here from you here in CANADA. Thank You.

Name:
Graham E Bunt
Email:
graham.e.bunt@cornwall-county.com 
Date:
6/25/00

Comments

Keep up the good work. I wonder if the young hooligans of today understand the importance of remembering all these people who died to help keep this country great

Name:
Peter J Smith
Email:
belfield@timaru.com 
Date: 
7/7/00

Comments

I am researching my Gr Uncle Frederick SMITH born Quethiock, Cornwall.1854 died Pacan India 29 5 1891 and interred at Pacan Cemetery. Perhaps he was in this Regt ? Mail me if you are able to assist. Regards Peter in South Island of New Zealand.

Name:
Patrick Warn
Email:
pwarnass@aol.com 
Date:
7/7/00

Comments

My Grand-father served with the DCLI I have his Army Pay Book which shows details of his service. He enlisted at Bodmin 1892. He served in India and in the Boer War In 1918 after being promoted to QM Sergeant he was commissioned into the Indian Army Reserve

Name:
Mick Bickerton
Email:
jmb@regimentalbrooches.co.uk 
Date:
7/10/00

Comments

If you visit my web site at www.regimentalbrooches.co.uk you will see that we make high quality regimental "sweetheart" brooches in gold or silver. Although it isn't illustrated on the web site we do make a DCLI lady's brooch and also a 9ct gold tie stickpin. We usually have one in stock but if not, delivery would be about three weeks. Mick Bickerton

Name:
23004963 A. Perkins.
Email:
trebla .snikrep@virginnet.co.uk 
Date:
7/12/00

Comments

I served in the regiment as a National Serviceman 1954-6.What I want is to track down my Dad's Service Record, medals etc. His name was Albert Edward Perkins and he joined up in Bristol on 3/3/1892, serving in India. His Army No.is 3719.Could anybody help in providing me with this information? Many thanks, Albert Perkins

Name:
fatima   omer
Email:
omerfartun@hotmail.com 
Date:
7/13/00

Comments

To whom ever it may concern.

I personally think you guy's did a wonderful thing here with this web page for Somalis. It's both educational and fun it made me remember how wonderful Somalia used to be. I only hope it's never too late to go back the way we were ten years ago.

I hope that all other visitors get a good educational feedback from this page . I'll definitely come back for more edu.

yours fatima.

Name:
STEVE CURRY
Email:
colorsworkshop.co.uk 
Date:
7/23/00

Comments

TRYING TO FIND ANY INFO ON PATRICK FRANCIS CURRY ARMY NO.5429952 SERVED IN BOTH 3DCLI AND 2DCLI BETWEEN 3/9/1918 TO 6/11/1924.

Name:
pete& bertie Coe
Email:
petecoe@lineone.net 
Date:
7/30/00

Comments

THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT WEB PAGE MY FATHER WAS IN THE 5TH BATTALION D.C.L.I IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO WAS IN BELGIUM IN 1945 AT THE SAME TIME AS MY FATHER.

Name:
Sue Page
Email:
susyp_53@hotmail.com 
Date:
8/1/00

Comments

I really enjoyed browsing your site. My father was in the DCLI in WW2, and I am very interested to hear from anyone who may have served with him, or has memories of him. His name was Pte. STANLEY DAVID BALE,5443528 B Coy 4th Bn DCLI. He sadly passed away in 1970.

Name:
DCLI  Museum 
Email:
dclimus@talk21.com (updated to dclimus@lightinfantry.org)
Date:
8/11/00

Comments

We do have a wealth of information here in our archive which is difficult to access. I am slowly putting this on a database with the help of volunteers. I regret that I cannot answer queries over the net but if you write, including all the details you already know, I will reply.

Congratulations to Mike Young for this site. I wish we had the means to have one of our own. Thank you Mike, you are greatly appreciated!

Richard Vyvyan-Robinson

Name:
Hilary Ellis
Email:
Ellis@pikeonline.net 
Date:
8/14/00

Comments

I came across a silver cup engraved "Kolar Gold Field Battalion" "Battalion Rifle Club 'A'Class October 1918 - Sgt. J. Richards". My father was Richard John Richards born March 23, 1913 in Pink Moor Gwennap. His father was a miner - Benjamin Richards. Anyone know how I could begin a search to find out who Sgt. J. Richards was?? Thank you.

Name:
Ken Mesure
Email:
mesure@echidna.id.au 
Date:
8/18/00

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I am trying to acquire a battle tunic of the 7th DCLI c1914-18 any available and any regimental photos of that period.

Name:
Randy McElwee
Email:
rmac17@hotmail.com 
Date:
8/24/00

Comments

Great site. I live in the States and I'm interested in the regiment because I have a metal hat box with a identification tag on it as follows:

Captain C. Cherry 32nd Light Infy.

I believe the box is circa 1850-60 because it's shape looks like it would accept the style of officer's hat from that period as pictured on this web site.

I would appreciate any information about Captain Cherry and his service with the regiment.

Thank you.

Name:
Jane
Email:
Jane@rollo11.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
8/30/00

Comments

A very interesting site! - I was hoping for some information about my great grandfather Frederick Hambly of the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He was killed in the area of the Messines Ridge in 1915.

I have no further information about him other than he was married to Ada Collins and they had a daughter - Gwendoline in 1913. Any information would be most welcome. Keep up the good work!

Name:
DCLI Museum
Email:
dclimus@talk21.com (updated to dclimus@lightinfantry.org)
Date:
9/1/00

Comments

Here in Bodmin Cornwall there are a number of National Savings Certificates belonging to soldiers who served with 1 DCLI in India 1940/41. The names are: John Victor Keen, Stanley Wells, John Mattews, Laurence Edwin Goodyer, William Edward Hodges and Leonard Gay. We have done all we can to trace these men but failed. Next of kin may claim them if they have proof which will include knowing their army number.

Richard Vyvyan-Robinson, Curator DCLI Museum.

Name:
lee pannell
Email:
 
Date:
9/5/00

Comments

Dear sir, why do you not show more information on privates during the 1st world war, even some pictures or group shots would be good. I find that I can not get information on these gallant men or photos. I am searching for William John Simons, killed 23rd July, reg no.3/5356 1st battalion. He is honoured on the Thiepval monument. Please help if you have any more information. 1916,

Name:
Jackie Craig
Email:
jackie.craig@ntlworld.com 
Date:
9/12/00

Comments

Pte. 9291 Albert BELLETT, "D" Coy. 2nd Battalion, DCLI was my great-uncle and was lost without trace Feb 1915 at Ypres. Until recently I didn't even have this much information, only photos and other memorabilia. I've started reading about WW1 and it seems he died after the 1st, but before the 2nd Battle of Ypres. Can anyone enlighten me as to what exactly was going on for DCLI 2 in Feb 1915? How would he have died? ALSO : Albert's brother was my grandfather, George, who survived the war and died 1963, and he and Albert had a brother, Reuben, who went to live in Cornwall and died there; the Belletts were from East London, and Albert lived in Forest Gate with his parents, Rosetta and Reuben Snr. Are there any other Belletts out there who find these names familiar? I would like to know why Albert was in the DCLI and not a local regiment. Many thanks for any information provided. Good luck to everyone else who is seeking information. I'm so glad to have found this website. Best wishes, Jackie.

Name:
maggie watkins
Email:
maggie_watkins@lineone.net 
Date:
9/13/00

Comments

your web pages are very interesting, my father Gerry Jilbert, he came from Penzance in Cornwall and served with the DCLI just before it disbanded, the year i can not recall. I know he enjoyed his time travelling around the world, If he was alive today he would research this site for sure. Maybe to be able to recall some memories with some old DCLI friends. Many thanks Mrs M Watkins Daughter

Name:
adrian brown
Email:
adrian.brown3@ntlworld.com 
Date:
9/16/00

Comments

Hi, an excellent site I could easily forget the reason that brought me here.

I am seeking information on William Fredrick Bywaters b.1895 who I am informed joined the D.C.L.I. on 4th. August 1914 poss. at Bodmin although he was a Londoner.

Family stories portray him as being decorated but also striking an officer? Any help or suggestions would be gratefully received

Name:
Ken Millett
Email:
themilletts@lineone.net 
Date:
9/19/00

Comments

Yet to find out the extent of my ancestors involvement - but involvement they had.

Name:
Robert John Evered
Email:
rje@19qr.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
9/26/00

Comments

Some Memories of the DCLI

I arrived at a snow covered Bodmin Station early on the morning of January 23rd 1958, having shared the train Journey with a “Teddy Boy” who was also going to the same place. Little did I realise what a great leveller a haircut and ten weeks training would be. The Sergeant, who took the Roll Call, was a fierce looking man with a bent nose and the coldest most piercing blue eyes that I’ve ever seen. “My name is BULLEY. WILLIAM ARTHUR DUDLEY BULLEY. You may have heard of me from some of your mates”, he cried. The Roll Call started okay until he reached the name “CODY” – no answer – “CODY” – still no answer. Then from the bottom of the room from a tall blonde well-spoken lad came the words “ My name is CODE sergeant” The reply was instantaneous “C-O-D-E theirs an “E” there and we’ll use it” he said. Needless to say he was always known as “Cody” from that day on. At the end of training this lad was selected for a W.O.S.B. (War Office Selection Board) as a potential officer. That was the first day over, for the next ten or twelve weeks we went through the mill together, 120 assorted men thrown together, by the end of training we were down to 90 the rest having been rejected or transferred to other units. After the passing out parade we were allowed to wear the Green Beret with Red Cloth Backing. Regimental history was taught from the raising of FOX'S MARINES – 1702 It was the custom in those days to call a regiment by the name of its Commanding Officer and this Regiment was therefore raised under the name of Fox's Marines The Regiment afterwards became the 32nd Regiment of Foot and eventually the 1st Battalion The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. Moving on to American Revolution at PAOLI in 1777. Gave rise to the wearing of the Red Cloth Backing on the Cap Badge I recall one instance when I had committed some horrendous act whilst marching back to Company H.Q. I was dressed in faded denims, which clearly showed where two stripes had been on the upper arm. “You’ll never get those stripes on your arm as long as you got a hole in your ass” he shouted. The Regimental Sergeant Major was a much-feared man by the name of RSM Rolfe. He only had to look at you, to keep discipline. What effect this had on me as a young man I’m not sure but suffice to say at the end of basic training I signed on for three years, In the DCLI of course (The Best), all of which I was destined to spend in Osnabruck, Germany. The Regiments previous posting had been the West Indies from where they had just returned, after Germany they were posted to Gibraltar. So you could say I drew the short straw. One Company from the Regiment went North Africa at this time and served as extras in “Laurence of Arabia”. In 1959, the Regiment merged with the Somerset Light Infantry and took the name and badge of the Light Infantry Brigade. These changes were brought about by the Government White Paper of July 1957 and the intention was to group the Infantry into fourteen brigades and the Parachute Regiment. Each Brigade was to consist of three or four Regiments so it was necessary to merge certain Regiments and lose about fifteen. There was a certain hostility towards this, as the Regimental system breeds a loyalty that is a distinct advantage in terms of morale. The next time I was to meet Bill Bulley it would be under completely different circumstances, unbeknown to me he had only been acting training sergeant (A good one with hindsight) in the Training Depot – On Posting back to the 1st Battalion he was reduced to the Rank of substantive- full-Corporal. The same rank as myself at that time. Bill was posted to HQ Company (Transport Section) to which I had just been posted. Having previous been in C & B Companies. And it was Bill that taught me to drive. Happy memories. Robert John Evered Cpl 23446278 (3 + 4 years) discharged Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry 3rd April 1965.

 

Name:
Taffy Price
Email:
auban22@freeuk.com 
Date:
10/8/00

Comments

I served with the Regimental Band First Battn from 1945-1965. If anyone out there knew me please contact me at the above address so that we can (chew the fat) about the old days, Come on fellas lets hear from you. p.s I was the Band Sergeant of the KSLI Band from 1965-1968.

I will reply to any/all emails so get typing.

Name:
Aubrey "Taffy" Price
Email:
auban22@freeuk.com 
Date:
10/8/00

Comments

I served with the 1st Battn Regimental Band from 1945-1965. I was also the Band Sergeant of the KSLI Band from 1965-1968. I'm sure that there are lots of you that know me and it would make me very happy to hear from you. My nickname was "Taffy Price" if that helps to ring any bells. Please send any emails to the above address and I will reply promptly to any I receive. So come on lads, get typing then we can "chew the fat" and we can remember the good old times.

"One & All"

Name:
PAUL BROWN
Email:
CABLEINET.CO.UK 
Date:
22 Dec 2000

Comments

TO MY GRANDAD T.BROWN, AND TO ALL THAT GAVE THERE LIVES, AND TO THOSE WHO MADE IT BACK. (GOD BLESS).

Name:
dave millett
Email:
dave@millettd.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
11 Feb 2001

Comments

My great uncle bernard millett was in the DCLI and died in 1940 at La Penne. Would be interested to hear from anyone who served with him

Name:
Norbert Rosin
Email:
Norbert.Rosin@t-online.de 
Date:
16 Feb 2001

Comments

My e-mail address has changed but I still live in Geilenkirchen (Germany) where the DCLI fought during the WW2 in the Hochheid woods. The Brunssum War cemetery is also near my place. If you have questions or if you need information please let me know, I might be able to help you. Norbert

Name:
IAN HOWARD
Email:
IHOWARD@REFCO.COM 
Date:
26 Feb 2001

Comments

AM TRACING MY FAMILIES MILITARY HISTORY MY GRANDFATHER, RON BOWEDIDGE, SERVED IN THE DCLI DURING WWII AND WAS CAPTURED IN ITALY XMAS EVE 1944. AN EXCELLENT SITE AND INCREASED MY ADMIRATION FOR ALL THOSE WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

Name:
joy white
Email:
joyjon@grantham38.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
01 Mar 2001

Comments

Some very good records I was disappointed not to find any record of my great grandfather Caleb Richard Keyte, DCM , MM, who served at Ypres. My grandmother, Marjorie Carter, supplied some archive material to the DCLI museum a few years ago including the history of the DCLI 1932. Nevertheless, this is a good site and thank you for your hard work. Joy and John

Name:
Colin Castree
Email:
huntsman@dnet.aunz.com 
Date:
11 Mar 2001

Comments

My Interests are in finding information on my Great Grandfather ( Sgt. John Henry YOUNG) He was in the Duke of Cornwall light infantry 1882. If You have any photo's at all with his name mentioned I would appreciate your contact. If you have any info on him at all please don't hesitate to email me.

Thank you, Col Castree

Name:
Craig Harrison
Email:
crayley@hotmail.com 
Date:
15 Mar 2001

Comments

Fantastic site. Very informative as I'm researching relative 28077 Pte Andrews Who served with 3rd Bn DCLI in 1917 & 2 Bn in 1922.

Name:
Craig Harrison
Email:
crayley@hotmail.com 
Date:
15 Mar 2001

Comments

Fantastic site. Very informative as I'm researching relative 28077 Pte Andrews Who served with 3rd Bn DCLI in 1917 & 2 Bn in 1922.

Name:
Val Baynham
Email:
JOHN16VAL@LINEONE.NET 
Date:
17 Mar 2001

Comments

My grandfather served at Kandahar Barracks in 1919 and I have been searching for information for a long time All I have is a single photograph taken at the barracks

Name:
Alan Ayres
Email:
AlanMAyres@aol.com 
Date:
18 Mar 2001

Comments

Great to find this site. My late father (Albert Thomas Ayres) served with the DCLI from 1930 to 1945. Stationed in Gibraltar & India. Sent to France in 1939 & taken prisoner in March 1940, possibly, 'the incident inflated out of all proportion', mentioned in the history of the regiment on this site. I would be interested to know.

Name:
Ann Crichton-Harris
Email:
jwsenders@post.harvard.edu 
Date:
25 Mar 2001

Comments

Glad to have found you. Does anyone have email for the DCLI museum at Bodmin? Who is in charge here? I'd like to give a talk there in September when my book on the WWI campaign in East Africa is out. Any suggestions for where else I could talk and who would be interested. My grandfather was in the Indian Medical Service and wrote from East Africa to his brother a judge in India. Both men were sons of the Cornish doctor, Dr. Arthur Ben Harris of Falmouth. Dr. Dudley Harris, their younger brother was M.O. of the Howitzer Battery based in Penzance. thanks Ann Crichton-Harris

Name:
Tony Dilley
Email:
tony@dilley97.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
27 Mar 2001

Comments

I have been checking on my great grandfather, William Dilley, who was a sergeant in 2nd DCLI. He is listed among the sergeants of the 2nd Bn on the 1885 muster. He served in the Egyptian campaign of 1882 and was present at the battles of Kassasin and Tel El Kebir. He was also the sergeant of the battalions mounted infantry section, and was with the DCLI contingent who were with the Gordon Relief Expedition of 1884. His brother in law was Frank Stallard who I believe was a 1st Bn sergeant and was later commissioned Captain and quarter master during the Great War. I am also trying to trace information on my great, great grandfather who served with the 32nd foot during the Indian Mutiny. I have a photo of him as regimental librarian around 1902.He is wearing his Mutiny medal and dressed in a patrol jacket and Kepi. He must of been around seventy at this time.

Name:
Chris Medlin
Email:
medlin@froggy.com.au 
Date:
31 Mar 2001

Comments

Two of my brothers, Dereck and John Medlin, served in the DCLI in the late 50's. Does the museum at Bodmin hold their army numbers, and is it true that a medal of some sort may be issued, or bought by ex members.

Name:
g,. corble
Email:
corbleg@yahoo.com 
Date:
02 Apr 2001

Comments

very interesting web-site which is helping me trace my ancestors would love any info on WWI 2nd btn DCLI no 17452 pte A.A. corble killed Ypres may 1915. particularly any photo of him or the battalion regards G. CORBLE

Name:
L A de Francis
Email:
l.defrancis@ntlworld.com 
Date:
07 Apr 2001

Comments

Very impressed with website. My great-grandfather James William DENNING was transferred from 10th battalion Welsh Regiment to DCLI on 3rd October 1914. Aged 39 years 6 months, he enlisted in Ferndale, Rhondda, where he had been working as a colliery stoker. He was an experienced soldier - from the age of 16 in 1891, to 1903 (when he married), he had served in the Welsh Regiment.

James Denning,(22048), reported to the Bodmin Depot, 28th May 1915, and remained there until June 3rd 1916. On that date, he was posted to the 3rd Battalion DCLI, which was a training and reserve Battalion stationed on the Isle of Wight. Recruits normally remained there for 3-4 months, before being posted on. Unfortunately, no records for the 3rd Batt. survive - I would like to hear from anyone with more information or photos.

As James Denning was over 40yrs when he reported to Bodmin in 1915 (he was born in Bristol 1875), it is unlikely he saw action at the Front. (It is still possible, and I would be glad to hear from anyone who has come across him in any list.)

Given his experience as a soldier, he could have been kept on permanent staff at Freshwater, Isle of Wight - again, I would be grateful for anyone who has any knowledge/photos of barracks during the Great War.

Whether he saw action or not, James Denning survived the war, dying in South Wales in 1951, survived by seven of his nine children.

Name:
Zoe Whittaker
Email:
paul@pwhitaker.fsnet.co.uk 
Date:
08 Apr 2001

Comments

My Great Grand Father WILLIAM HENRY STEANE was in the DCLI 2nd Battalion from 1900 but it could have been before that until at least 1906. He was in South Africa from 1900 to 1902 and was awarded the Queens medal: with clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State & Transvaal and the Kings medal with Clasps for South Africa 1902 & 1902. He went back to the Depot at Bodmin in 1903 until at least 1906 Any info about him no matter how small would be great. Whilst in the DCLI he married at the register office in Bodmin in 1904 to BEATRICE PARKYN whilst still in Bodmin the had two children William Edmund and Ethel Freda Lillian STEANE in 1905 and 1906 they lived at St Nicolas St Bodmin and the moved to Railway Terrace Bodmin. Beatrice's Father was called Charles Parkyn also of St Nicolas St. This site is really interesting keep up the good work. Zoe

Name:
M J Goodall
Email:
michaeljgoodall@yahoo.co.uk 
Date:
21 Apr 2001

Name:
Mike Walker
Email:
lmbwdcli@tesco.net 
Date:
24 Apr 2001

Comments

Hello again, another interesting visit to your site, I have not visited the museum at Bodmin for some years now but will do so on my next visit to my mothers county. Its good to see so many ex members of my fathers old regiment still active and getting in contact with each other. keep up the good work. god bless.

Name:
Michael Ian Byard
Email:
mikebyard@openlink.org 
Date:
27 Apr 2001

Comments

My late Father joined the DCLI as a Band Boy, and learnt to play the Bassoon. His Regt'l number was Boy No. 38285. His Step-Brother Hubert Byard, Regt'l No, 8468, was awarded the DCM, when a Sergeant, and was the first Gloucester man to be awarded that medal in WW1; he was subsequently given a field commission as a 2nd Lt. He was killed in action at Polderhoek Chateau, Flanders, on 6th November 1917. My late Mother's brother, James Albert Pearce was a Private Soldier in the same Regiment, Regt'l No. 32315 and was subsequently transferred to the Devonshire Regiment under Service No. 31853. So my family have had considerable involvement with the DCLI during 1914-18. I know of at least two other Byards, cousins of my father who were also members, but I am still researching those.

I occasionally wear the original DCLI tie, when the mood takes me!

Michael Byard, BA(Hons)

Name:
DAVID REED
Email:
david.reed4@btinternet.com 
Date:
28 Apr 2001

Comments

A very good site, however I wish it provided more detail in the roll of honour. My uncle was Alfred Tregunno (Maj) killed I believe at Monte Cassino in 1944, I am trying to find out more about him as I believe he was awarded a medal possibly the MM.

Name:
John Tenniswood
Email:
johntenniswood@yahoo.co.uk  
Date:
28 Apr 2001

Comments

With D.C.L.I. Bermuda 1954 landed from Troopship Empire Clyde. Pay sgt A Company Anyone out there ???

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

Comments

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

Name:
Chloe Balls
Email:
bowlsiemewinkle@hotmail.com 
Date:
03 May 2001

Comments

Hello u

Name:
Frizkyfred
Email:
frizkyfred@yahoo.com 
Date:
10 May 2001

Name:
ralph taynton
Email:
ralph@taynton2.freeserve.co.uk 
Date:
17 May 2001

Comments

have just discovered your excellent web site. I wonder if you could help me, my grandfather served in the DCLI in 1900,(on his marriage cert.) and later in ww1 in the glosters, with what looks like a Boer war ribbon on his uniform, can anyone help me research his military career in the DCLI, his name was Pte. H. J. Chapman/Chaplin, any information would be greatly appreciated many thanx in advance.

Name:
Darren Reynolds
Email:
Darren@CVGFC.co.uk 
Date:
18 May 2001

Comments

Great Website! I am looking for info on the 6th Bn as my GG Grandfather, Charles Edward Vaughan Lambert, Private 21179, was KIA on 18th August 1916 in The Battle of the Somme. Any info would be appreciated.  

Name:
Nick Freeman
Email:
freeas@iinet.net.au 
Date:
04 Jun 2001

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My name is Nicholas Freeman and I live in Perth, Western Australia. I am trying to find out information about my direct descendent 'Thomas Harris Wilkins' who was from Cambourne in Cornwall (born between 1770 and 1790). Family history has said he was a military man and I am trying to discover where he served. Can anyone help?

Name:
R.Vyvyan-Robinson
Email:
dclimus@talk21.com.uk (updated to dclimus@lightinfantry.org)
Date:
15 Jun 2001

Comments

Some of the queries about people who served in the DCLI we can answer but only if the request is in letter form containing all the information you already have. Even if we cannot find the person it is possible that we can add to this information.

I regret that at the moment we cannot respond by e-mail.

DCLI Museum address:

The Keep. BODMIN, Cornwall. PL31 1EG UK

Name:
Denis Pearce
Email:
Andyandrachel@btinternet.com
Date:
08 Jul 2001

Comments

I have been looking to find any entries for my late father Private Samuel Wilfred Pearce Army No.16081 who joined the DCLI at Bodmin in 1914.

Name:
Gwen Ing
Email:
gwen-ing@lineone.net
Date:
28 Jul 2001

Comments

I am trying to trace three brothers (cousins of mine) who were reputedly in this regiment: Reginald Henry Jackson b 1919, Aubrey Jackson (b 1921) and Leslie Jackson. All born in Brentford. Their mother died and they were put in an orphanage and then went on to join up around WW2 time. Would be grateful for any info.

Name:
Edwin J. Ball
Email:
eball23@home.com
Date:
08 Aug 2001

Comments

An uncle of mine, Edgar Ball was killed in action by a sniper in 1918 while serving with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. He was from Redruth. How might I obtain details of his service in the regiment? Thanking you in advance, E. J. Ball, Niagara Falls, Ont., Canada

Name:
Richard Allan
Email:
richard.allan@breathemail.net
Date:
16 Aug 2001

Comments

My uncle was Lt Ralph Rivers-Bodilly (174328), he died in Italy on 29-12-43. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who knew him, or could tell me anything about the circumstances of his death.

Name:
Ron Manzer
Email:
manz914@aol.com
Date:
17 Aug 2001

Comments

great site that has helped me with research i have acquired a sword a infantry hanger from the 1740 approximately it has the name DOUGLAS in very bold letters on the blade I was told it was one of a group of swords purchased by Brig General Wm Douglas in 1745 for what was named Douglas's Regiment of Foot a regt of Marines which eventually became the 32 Regt of Foot any information to confirm or repute this would be greatly appreciated pictures are available to anyone interested Regards

Name:
Richard Allan
Email:
richard.allan@breathemail.net
Date: 
21 Aug 2001

Comments

My uncle Ralph Rivers-Bodilly (174328)was killed on the 29th December 1943 in Italy. Could anybody tell me anything about the circumstances in which he died? I would very much like to hear from anyone who knew him.

Name:
D Tree
Email:
Leeloo_uk@yahoo.co.uk
Date:
28 Aug 2001

Comments

What a wonderful site. I am trying to trace one of my relatives Harry Bonney from Cornwall who was serving in India with the war when unfortunately he drowned in a whirlpool and was subsequently buried out there. No-one in my family knows any other information and I would be grateful if anyone has any details or suggestions for me. Thank you.

Name:
Robert William Abbott
Email:
surf4it@fsmail.net
Date:
28 Aug 2001

Comments

Very informative site. My grandfather George Abbott served with the D.C.L.I. during WW1.I believe you have some items, which include photographs and six or seven silver spoons ( one of which was kept back for me ) donated to the museum by my father.

Name:
Garnet R. Barber
Email:
randy.barber@cbs.gov.on.ca
Date:
31 Aug 2001

Comments

I am the grandson of Edward Garnet Barber REG.No.6908 who served in the Boer War in the 2nd. Battalion? 1901-06? Army of Occupation? Looking for info on whether he served near Canadian troops which then caused him to emigrate to Canada in 1910.

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

Comments

Many thanks for the hospitality of your site an excellent informative site and a credit to all. I am of Cornish descent and live in Burnley Lancs way back in Oct 1956 whilst in the U.K. from Germany where I was serving with 1st East Lancashire Regt Battalion I arrived on the Friday October the 4th at the Army Mechanical Transport School Bordon Hants, where i was to begin a course for Technical Storeman and spent an excellent weekend with a L/Cpl Sprackling from the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry prior to the course, Kindest Regards Arthur,

Name:
Andy Gale
Email:
downercheffy@aol.com
Date:
19 Sep 2001

Comments

Great Site! I am currently studying for a Research Degree and am examining aspects of the Great War and its effects on the people and military units of the West country. At present I am concentrating on post-war commemoration and remembrance of the region's war dead, both by local people and by the regiments and corps based in the South West. Would anyone have any information regarding the DCLI memorial which stands outside The Keep in Bodmin? Who decided what form it would take, and how was it paid for? I am also keen to find out more about the sculptor, L. S. Merrifield, and the subject of the monument, Private William Triggs. In addition, I would be grateful to hear from anyone with information, however trivial it may seem, concerning the conscription of miners and quarrymen from Cornwall (and West Devon) during the period 1916-18. Please contact me either at the above e-mail address, or write to; 38 Ocean View Drive, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0BA. Thanks! Andy.

Name:
nigel kett
Email:
nigelandjan@visto.com
Date:
27 Sep 2001

Comments

I found this site very interesting as my grandfather Albert James Kett served in the 2nd battalion in Guernsey channel islands 1924/27. He went on to live in Guernsey after marring my grandmother.

Name:
Patrick Warn
Email:
pwarnass@aol.com
Date:
28 Sep 2001

Comments

Grandson of Warrant Officer Joseph Warn later commissioned into the Indian Army. I have his Army pay book and a couple of campaign medals Very interesting web site Well done

Name:
Philip Arnhem Battle Research Group
Email:
reinders2@chello.nl
Date:
30 Sep 2001

Comments

Name:
Andy Gale
Date:
01 Oct 2001

Comments

I am currently researching aspects of the history of Devon and Cornwall during the First World War, paying particular attention to military recruiting. As part of this research, I am at present examining the nature of post-war commemoration and remembrance in the Westcountry, both from the point of view of civilians, serving soldiers and ex-servicemen. Would anyone have any information concerning the DCLI monument which stands at The Keep in Bodmin? Who, for instance, decided on what form it should take, who paid for it, etc. I would also be interested to know more about the sculptor, Merrifield, and the subject of the memorial, Private Triggs. Also, any information concerning the conscription of miners and quarrymen from Cornwall (and West Devon) during the period 1916-18 would be greatly appreciated. Please contact me at; 38 Ocean View Drive, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0BA. Thanks, Andy.

Name:
ted blatchford 22659120
Email:
bedward159@aol.com
Date:
05 Oct 2001

Comments

hello I have just found this website and would like to hear from old friends who served with me in Bodmin Minden and Jamaica I now live in Camborne married for 40 years with 3 children best wishes ted

Name:
Nigel Kett
Email:
nigelandjan@bigpond.com
Date:
11 Oct 2001

Comments

I had a grandfather who served in the Duke of Cornwall's regiment I believe in India. His name was Albert James Kett, I know he lived in Guernsey during his time with the regiment. I think he was born on the 3rd march 1904.Could someone assist me with this enquiry, even a record. In the meantime keep up the great work. Regards Nigel Kett

Name:
Edwin Ball
Email:
swanroad@mail.lycos.com
Date:
13 Oct 2001

Comments

My uncle, Edgar Ball, is buried in Illogan Parish Church Cemetery in Cornwall. He was 19 when he was killed in France in 1916 by a sniper's bullet through the helmet. I wish I could have found a reference to him in this website.

Edwin, it is unusual from someone killed in France to be buried in the UK. Perhaps he just has a memorial stone at Illogan?

Could it have been this person:

EDGAR BALL, Private, 3081
1st/5th Bn., Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
who died on Friday, 23rd June 1916. Age 18.

Additional Information: Son of Edwin and Emily Ball, of Harris Mill, Redruth, Cornwall.
Cemtery: LAVENTIE MILITARY CEMETERY, LA GORGUE, Nord, France
Grave Reference/Panel Number: II. A. 1.

Location: Laventie and La Gorgue are adjoining towns. Laventie Military Cemetery is on the north-east outskirts of Laventie. From Laventie, head north out of the town on the D166. Approximately 1 kilometre along this road turn right at the first junction and follow the small road for 400 metres. The Cemetery is on the right hand side.

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