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Light Infantry Guestbook - Freebok Archive Leave a Message Name : Keith (Webmaster) Message : I refer to last message from Terry: The provision of a Campaign Medal for British veterans of that campaign does not appear to be possible, you need to read this, http://www.veteransagency.mod.uk/medals_folder/medals_pingat.htm 09 November 2005 16:54:10 Name : TERRY .E. NICHOLLS OR TRIGG , NICK, , pontefract west yorkshire Homepage : http://22evrdale mt,south emsall WF9 2BA Found : Just surfing Message : TO ALL ,THAT WHERE IN THE FAR EAST, THE MALAYSIA HAVE AWARDED A MEDAL TO ALL WITH 90 DAYS,FROM 1957 TILL 1966 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND(HAVE IT NOW) 09 November 2005 16:31:33   Name : Keith (Webmaster) Homepage : http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk Message : Back in National Service days I was trained along with many other West Country lads with the Durham Light Infantry, then was transferred to the Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry (SCLI), which had just undergone amalgamation. All these years later I retain strong links with the Durham lads besides my own West Country pals, this sense of belonging is vital to any combined force which is to act solidly together. I just wonder how many more amalgamations the British Army Regimental system can stand.I have three large military websites and receive dozens of Emails every day worldwide, a great many from sons and grandsons enquiring about a relatives service, of which they are very proud, all express the feeling of belonging.The New Regiments being created by the Top Brass are in my opinion eroding the military family to such a degree that I doubt whether the exercise will truly be a success. 03 November 2005 12:08:33 Name : Ernie Lethbridge , Ivybridge Found : Just surfing Message : Served with S.C.L.I./ 1 L.I. 1964 to 1970. Berlin, Gravesend, Ballykindler, Lemgo. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. 30 October 2005 19:05:26 Name : Jonathon moore , shrewsbury england Message : would like to hear from anyone who grew up in lemgo(70-74)fathers in 1li also anyone who knew Bill Moore(xprovo cpl/sgt)served with 1st battalion 60-82 be good to swapold stories 12 October 2005 19:41:06 Name : Cliff. Johnston , Granbury, Texas Found : Just surfing Message : My great, great, great, grandfather was John MacQueen (aka: McQueen in Canada), b. ca. 1785 in Scotland. He served with pride in the 74th Infantry of Foot, seeing action in the Peninsular War for which he was awarded the Campaign Medal with 8 clasps (Toulouse, Nivelle, Pyrenees, Vittoria, Salamander, Badajoz, Ciudad, Rodrigo and Belsaco). The medal is now in the possession of one of my cousins. I do not know John McQueen's dates of service. I've checked the LDS attestation records microfiche - nothing. Does anyone know of other readily accessible public sources on the 74th with searchable data bases? I understand that the original records are at Kew, but that is not an easy or affordable search for me. John McQueen (spelling used in Canada) apparently married in Glasgow ca. 1817. He left for Upper Canada ca. 1822 with his young daughter Mary, b. 1819. His wife Catherine and another daughter (Catherine) apparently died in 1821. If anyone has access to any bdm records or cemetery access in Glasgow and comes across these names, I would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks, Cliff. Johnston Granbury, Texas 09 October 2005 15:54:48 Name : heather , cheshire Message : hi .........im trying to find out information about my grandfather (william Cob) who was a sgt. in the durham light infantry.......sadly he died at the age of 95 without me ever meeting him and any information that anyone can give me about my grandfather would be very much appreciated.........i have been looking for my family for some time and realise im grasping at straws but am hopeful someone may contact me about this (bluesbird@hotmail.co.uk) 03 September 2005 15:27:22 Name : Rebecca , London Found : Search engine Message : hi my grandfather William Robert Gibbons, was in the North Sommerset Light Infantry. i am trying to research his military service/service records can anyone help? thanks 18 August 2005 21:14:21 Name : John Anders Found : Just surfing Message : Hi to all ex 3LI soldiers old and bold done my time but am working with the infantry giving the lads an NVQ level 2 in Providing Security Services free of charge about bloody time as well. catch you all later. Dan Anders aka Caveman. 17 August 2005 15:08:43 Name : Pauline Tweddell , Kilmarnock Found : Just surfing Message : I am trying to find out where my mother's first husband died and if the War Graves Commission record of a George Pattinson age 33 belonging to the Durham Light Infantry is actually George. ttinson). My mother is deceased. The only information I was given was that he went "missing at sea" around 1942. Sadly they were not married long only a few months I think and George's parents never acknowledged her as his wife. If I can I would like the records put straight and see my mothers name as his wife, I know this would have pleased my mother very much. 29 July 2005 19:34:54 Name : John Williams , BATHURST Found : Search engine Message : related to Staff Sgt. Harry Williams Boer War &WWI (Territorials) 26 July 2005 07:38:29 Name : Alex Mayers , San Diego Homepage : Alex Mayers Found : Just surfing Message : Where are the updates? i cant seem to find them. But anyway, nice job. 17 July 2005 20:28:44 Name : Bill Allen , Duncan, BC Message : Have found a soldier's service book belonging to James Carson Allen. Apparently he re-enlisted in the Northumberland Fusiliers in 1919 and should 23rd HLI as his previous unit. Your list shows only 18Btns. Can you clarify. Thanks Bill 10 July 2005 00:47:40 Name : lee (jenky) jenkins , redruth cornwall Homepage : light infantry Found : Just surfing Message : to any of the lads i joined or served with between june 87 and sep 93.would like to hear from you. 15 June 2005 21:21:31 Name : Lionel Humphrey 14907372 , Peterborough Message : Please let me know name of ship leaving India 1947 (last one to leave) 07 June 2005 18:20:26 Name : Lional HUMPHREY - 14907372 (army number) , Peterborough Message : Served with SLI,to 1947. Interested in name of last Ship to leave India in 1947 homeward bound. Many thanks. Served in Calcutta Riots. 07 June 2005 18:15:23 Name : Terry Symon , London Message : I was a bandsman with 1LI from 1974 to 1980, serving in Colchester, Hong Kong and Tidworth, before transferring to the RCT. A good site for bringing back some excellent memories. But can we do something about removing the spam messages and advertisements in this guestbook? 07 June 2005 09:42:32 Name : terry e nicholls , wast yorkshier Found : Just surfing Message : hi its nick 3 l.i. b coy 5 platoon malaya & australia & mauritius from 1966 till 1969 full name terry e. nicholls 06 June 2005 18:34:13 Name : NICHOLLS TERRY , PONTEFRACT Found : Just surfing Message : I WAS 1STK.O.Y.L.I AND 1ST K.S.L.I. ALSO 3RD L.I. FORM 1961 TILL 1969. 20 May 2005 23:06:32 Name : DARREN RILEY , LONDON Found : Just surfing Message : ANY BODY FROM 2LI THAT SERVERD IN PADERBORN FROM 1993-1996 PLEASE E MAIL NE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS 15 May 2005 20:16:18 Name : scooby , Yorkshire Found : Just surfing Message : Just trying to find out where a guy is now (and if possible, what he's doing). It's Corporal Lee Stubbs, Second Light Infantry, who was at ITC Catterick about a year or so ago. There was a rumour that he'd been sent on a training course a while back.Old friend looking for him can any one tell me where he is now 08 May 2005 23:05:47 Name : PATRICK TODD , derbyshire Found : Just surfing Message : x 24908137 pte,, 05 May 2005 18:45:44 Name : shaunna lambert, detmold Found : Search engine Message : hiya this site is ok but it needs some more infomation on the infantry bugle bands 27 April 2005 17:52:32 Name : Thoms Glenny , Co Armagh Message : 68th Durham LI. Period 1850/60. Who knows where the soldiers serving lists are? 25 April 2005 19:40:33 Name : marlyn taylor , Toronto, Canada Found : Just surfing Message : My Father, Danial Traynor McGee was in the Highland Light Infantry in the 2nd World War and he was very proud of his Regiment and their accomplishments!!! 25 April 2005 03:08:24 Name : sam pearse , poole Found : Search engine Message : nice site some interesting features any ex light infantrymen out there should try visiting light infantry reunited cede nullis 23 April 2005 10:07:42 Name : Andrew Carless , Milan Homepage : http://www.carless.it Found : Search engine Message : Hello to all. I wonder if anyone can help me. I am looking for a complete list of who went on the Pegasus Bridge mission in 1944. I know roughly how many were there and so on, and some of the names, but I was keen to find out if anyone has a full list.. it would be very much appreciated! Many thanks and regards Andrew Carless 01 April 2005 11:01:54 Name : Mike Homepage : http://www.scli.co.uk/index.htm Message : New. Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry http://www.scli.co.uk/index.htm 12 March 2005 12:02:59 Name : Marilyn Barker , Perth, Western Australia Message : i am trying to research my family tree. my Grandfather Alfred Dalby and Charles Cowley served with the Durham Light Infantry. would anyone have information about thses hereos? 08 March 2005 14:35:14 Name : Adam Garretson Message : Nice job, keep up the great work. 28 February 2005 23:06:38 Name : JOHN CARPENTER , BIRMINGHAM Found : Just surfing Message : IT SEEMS THAT LINE INFANTRY REGIMENTAL COMPONENT IS TO AMALGAMATE AND FORM THE NEW 1ST LI KNOCKING THE CURRENT SENIORITY BACKWARDS IS THERE A PRECEDENT OR REASON FOR THIS IT SEEMS A STRANGE THING TO DO. I ALSO FIND IT STRANGE THAT 1 PARA IS BEING REMOVED FROM THE LINE AND USED AS THE BASIS FOR A SPECIAL FORCES RANGER REGIMENT, SURELY TRADITIONALLY A LIGHT INFANTRY REGIMENT OR EXCELLENT MARKSMEN LIKE THE GREENJACKETS WOULD BE A CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE 25 February 2005 22:30:30 Name : Lucrecia Duran , Pasadena, CA Found : Just surfing Message : What a great website. I be laughing so hard me guts be bustin'. Yaahaaaahaaa. I had to navigate away so I decided to post this. Keep up the most excellent work. 18 February 2005 16:47:44 Name : Eva Taylor , Tyne and Wear Found : Just surfing Message : I am trying to find someone who know my father-in-law.He was killed in a road accedent, in oct 1952 when my husband was four years old, he has no photos all he knows is that he was in the D.L.I. And was saved at Dunkirk. Please if any knew PTE Edward Taylor, from South Shilds. I would be very greatfull. Eva x 06 February 2005 20:27:36 Name : Tracy Henderson , Auckland NZ Found : Search engine Message : My grandfather Sargent Henry Smith 5364, 2nd Bn - killed 25 May 1915 and remembered in the Menin Gate Memorial. If anyone has more information, photos etc of that bn I would love to hear from you. 04 February 2005 19:22:43 Name : Cherie Langschied Found : Search engine Message : I am researching my family history and would love to hear from anyone who knows anything at all about my great grandfather William McLean who served with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry during the Boer War and WW1. 30 January 2005 23:49:18 Name : mrs. m.j.messenger , high wycombe england Homepage : http://2 eastwood road stokenchurch Found : Search engine Message : Does anyone know anything about my grandfather Private F.Pritchett who was in the war in South Africa between 1899and1902.He was no.3355 in the Oxford Light Infantry.PLEASE 29 January 2005 21:27:09 Name : Ronnie "pop" Lilley , Newcastle Found : Search engine Message : Hello...I,m trying to contact a friend of my fathers who served with him in the DLI around 1951 to 1954.My dad played for the battalion football team and was commonly known as Pop.He is 72 now and is trying to find his mate Ernie Bell from the Luton area..Thanks. 27 January 2005 18:13:59 Name : chaddy , pontefract Found : From ad banner Message : just like to thank all friends i served with thanks for an unforgettable 6 good years. 24 January 2005 22:35:09 Name : Ken Bicknell, Newquay Cornwall Homepage : dcli or scli 1958-1960 Message : anyone in osnabruck when we amalgmated in Acoy would like to hear from you 1958-1960 there must be someone out there 04 January 2005 14:44:32 Name : Sacha Penny , UK Found : Search engine Message : I am trying to trace my grandfather who I believe served in the Highland Light Infantry during the Second World War. I am unsure of his battalion/regiment but I believe he was a sargeant major and he was stationed for a time in both Germany and Shoeburyness. His name is James (known as Jimmy) KERR, and was probably born between 1909 and 1915. I do have several photographs and one shows him with his battalion. Does anybody know how I can find out more about him? 31 December 2004 21:32:03 Name : Kevin Walton , Chesterfield, Derbyshire UK Found : Search engine Message : Whilst researching my own family history I recently found a WW1 grave with marble headstone for a Private 201416 M.C.Murray, Highland Light Infantry who died on o5/06/1918. This grave is tucked away in grounds of Newbold Trinity Church, St Johns Road, Littlemoor, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, UK. I have searched this name within the war graves site and found nothing. Can anyone please throw any light on this person. Many thanks. 14 December 2004 23:02:20 Name : Paddy Apling , Norwich, Norfolk Homepage : http://apling.freeservers.com Found : Search engine Message : My wife's grandfather is recorded on her mother's birth certificate dated 8 Dec 1892 as George Wells, QMS, father, 9 George Street, Devonport, occupation: Quarter Master Seregeant, School of Musketry; and on his marriage certificate dated 15 Dec 1890 he is recorded as Color-Sergeant, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, The Barracks, Bodmin. We wish to seek his service record, but Historical Records request either or both date of birth and service number, neither of which we know, Can anyone help? 08 December 2004 16:18:22 Name : Lorne Anderson , South Surrey, B.C. Found : Search engine Message : Just wanted to update my E-mail address which is now lorneanderson@shaw.ca and add to the message about William Henry Hore West found on the 1881 Census at Chatham Barracks. His wife's name ( as we found on one of the birth certificates that we have of Christopher Harfield West, first born son), was Ann Maria Seward West. In 1860 their son Christopher Harfield West was born September 29, 1860 at 8 Berdley Terrace Plymouth. At this time William Henry Hore was a Captain in the Royal Marines. Thanks, Lorne Anderson GGGrandson of William Henry Hore West 07 December 2004 15:08:54 Name : ray chilton , middlesbrough Found : Search engine Message : I am trying to find out information on my grandfathers brother Edward Chilton service No 3546 of the 1st/9th battilion who was killed on 16th Sept 1916.We know nothing about him except the date of his death. 26 November 2004 14:37:55 Name : Alan Shutt , Chesterfield Found : Search engine Message : Researching information about my grandfather Alfred Shutt, who was a Pte in the KOY during 1914-18. Are any enlistment records available, please, so that I can check his battalion and from there the likely locations of his service? 25 November 2004 10:23:44 Name : rob , dartford Found : Search engine Message : my fathers grandad was in the 1st batt dcli.he was trained for mounted infantry his name was..walter(wally)edgecombe.he died 1914 on a ship called amphiane.i am having trouble finding out any info.does anyone know the story of what happened.i would b greatful 24 November 2004 19:27:31 Name : johnnygouwy , Poperinge-Belgium Found : Search engine Message : I'm looking for info on Captain H.N.B. Harrison, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 2nd Bat., Born 23.4.1879 and died nearby Poperinge Belgium on 16/3/1915.Any info would be gratefully received. 21 November 2004 09:48:00 Name : Kev Lee , doncaster Found : Just surfing Message : Nice to be back among the old regiment 20 November 2004 17:49:44 Name : Bob Russell , Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Found : Search engine Message : Lewis Rodger, HLI, Boer War and WW 1. Came from St.Andrews, Fife. Any info would be appreciated. 15 November 2004 19:45:10 Name : Rose Marshall , Chelmsford Homepage : 175 Gloucester Ave Chelmsford Essex Message : Looking for information on where he was fighting Thomas Welch Private 16653 11 Service Battalion Durham Light Infantry 14 November 2004 06:24:29 Name : Gerald McGuire , Vancouver,BC,Canada Homepage : http://www.gerrymcguire.com Found : Search engine Message : I'm looking for information on Pte. W.McGuire,WWI service medal says 3798,H.L.I.Even advice on how and where to search would be appreciated.Thanks. 12 November 2004 04:07:16 Name : Alison Bakker , Lantzville, B.C. Canada Found : Just surfing Message : Matthew Ryle served as a Medical Officer in WW2 in East Africa, he lived in Whitley Bay Northumberland. I am trying to find out about his war years and hope someone could tell me how I could do this. 11 November 2004 20:15:57 Name : greg knight Found : Search engine Message : looking to find more information on my grand father .Fred woods who served with the dli in north africa and italt during thr second world war anty info would be gratfully received... 09 November 2004 21:55:36 Name : Michelle Castell Found : Search engine Message : Am doing my family history, looking for information on my great great grandfather WILLIAM HENRY SPIERS. He was a Private in Somerset Light Infantry (1885). Any information would be gratefully received. 05 November 2004 00:47:38 Name : Christine Oberholzer , Solihull Found : Search engine Message : Hi, I am looking for details about my grandfather, Henry Thomas Victor Walker who served with the Durham Light Infantry during the first world war. With thanks. 28 October 2004 10:45:38 Name : sylvia smith , dymock Found : Search engine Message : would like details of my husband Claud alexander smith ,sergeant in the H.L.I.WW2.He was at Evreux,North Africa,sent to Palestine after the battle of Knightsbridge,was in the invasion of Sicily and italy and captured in Forli,N Italy.P.O.W near Munich, I think. I would be grateful for more details. 25 October 2004 16:13:08 Name : ian palfreeman , swindon Found : Search engine Message : Hi iam searching for any information regarding my gandfather albert palfreeman who served in the yorkshire light infantry on or around 1918 and my uncle ronald palfreeman who served with the durham light infantry in or around the time of WW2. regards ian palfreeman 24 October 2004 22:52:20 Name : Gordon Cairns , Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Found : Just surfing Message : Grandfather was Albert R. Mair was present in Boer war and passed away in 1913 at the age of 30yrs just after receiving a commission He was born in Glasgow, I have many pictures of 71st.taken in Scotland 17 October 2004 19:44:11 Name : Karen Millward , Babtry. Co.Cork. Ireland Message : I am looking for details of my father and grandfather both named William Henry Allison and both in the Durham Light Infantry one in the first world war and the other in the second. I do not have any regiment details but would be interested to find out if anyone can supply me with information. 30 September 2004 00:06:50 Name : John Forty , Hove Found : Just surfing Message : Hi, I'm looking for some inf regarding my grandfather Frederick Charles Forty. He joined the 7th batallion Infantry 29th (Duke of Cornwalls light) in August 1914. WWI . Any inf please send me a e-mail jjforty@hotmail.com Thanks for your attention 22 September 2004 14:58:50 Name : Diane Ross , Wellington New Zealand Found : Just surfing Message : My gtgt grandfather, William McGonagle, joined the 85th Reg of Foot, in May 1825, and was discharged on the 14th October 1840. He married a Jane Crawford in 1843, and emigrated to NZ during the potatoe famine in Ireland in 1847. Wm was born in Killimain, Dungannon, County Tyrone in 1805, his wife Jane born in 1822. I would like to know of any other soldiers in that same 85th Reg of Foot. I look forward to any information. 12 September 2004 12:40:12 Name : Arthur Lockyear , Durahm Message : This year's City of Sunderland Remembrance Parade will be led by the Band and Bugles of the Light Division, and they will give a charity concert at Seaburn Leisure centre, Sunderland on Saturday 13th November commencing 7:30pm. Tickets costing £7:50 or £5 for over 65's can be obtained from the Seaburn centre, or by sending a stamped addressed envelope to Arthur Lockyear, 12 Stockley Court, Broompark, Durham City. DH7 7NS. Cheques should be made payable to "Sunderland Remembrance Parade". An invitation is extended to all who have served with our great Rifle and Light Infantry Regiments to join us on parade in Sunderland on Remembrance Sunday, 14th November, 2004. For further details of the parade and concert contact Arthur Lockyear on 0191 373 2035. 11 September 2004 14:29:13 Name : Mark Dalloway , birmingam/dudley Message : i am trying to find information on JOHN ALBERT THOMAS 1914. He was in salonica-thessaioniki 05 September 2004 00:58:32 Name : Albert Hay , Liverpool Homepage : http://www.amazon.co.uk Found : Just surfing Message : Just read a great military book synopsis on www.amazon.co.uk. and hear its released in the book shops on 19th Sept. Its called AMONGST THE MARINES by Steven Preece. Its got my vote. 31 August 2004 20:34:49 Name : Brett Oliver , Kenley Found : Search engine Message : A query for veterans of WW2 Normandy. Looking for info on the last moments of my Gt Uncle Cyril Brindley and his crewmate Eric Newnham. Their Sherman Tank was destroyed on 10th June 1944 during a German counter attack in St Piere France. All the crew bailed out OK Eric was hit in the legs by small arms fire and was looked after by men of the Durhan Light Infantry. Cyril was last seen running down the road in the village. They were not seen again and were presumed killed on this day. They were members of the 24th Lancers. Thanks. Brett 30 August 2004 18:11:13 Name : Steve a Grandson , Naples, Florida Message : It may be important if you knew his name----"Fred Jephcott" 30 August 2004 17:01:35 Name : Steve a Grandson , Naples, Florida Found : Search engine Message : I am looking for anyone who knew my gramps. He was in Kings Shropshire Light Infantry in WWII. Any information would be great. Unfortunately he passed away March 19, 2000. 30 August 2004 16:56:33 Name : Honeysett , Berkshire Found : Search engine Message : Could anyone advise me if any records would have been kept on burials in India in the 1870s. My ancestor died of an illness in Dugshai,India in Jan 1872. He enlisted in the 85th Bucks Volunteers Kings Light Infantry Regiment and, when he died, was in the 1st Staffordshire Regiment of Foot. At one point he was a Sergeant, then demoted to Private and made up to Sergeant again in 1871 a few months before he died. I would love to trace his parents but no records I can find have them mentioned, apart from his wedding certificate. I have his record of death but no parent's details on there and as first mention of him is from his marriage, am at a dead end. His name was John Ramsay and father was William. He married Mary Ann Morritt and they had two children. After he died she remarried and had two more children with her second husband Thomas Honeysett, from the same regiment. They came back to England and settled in Kent. If you've got this far, thanks for reading. Hope someone can put me out of my suspense. 24 August 2004 17:41:08 Name : Jeff Hobbs Found : Search engine Message : A superb website – all the effort that has gone into this making site is much appreciated. I am looking for any information on my wife's granddad, John Veness (also known as Jack, Jackie Venus), who was in the DCLI in India before WWII. He rejoined the DCLI during WWII and fought in North Africa. Two of his pals in the DCLI were John (Jack) Mortimor and John (Jackie) Milton. He transferred to another unit and was injured in a tank at El Alamein – he was missing for 3 days, but was found (his leg had been blown off). He returned home, but died of his wounds in 1954. I would be grateful for any information that anyone might have. 23 August 2004 12:52:57 Name : Mandy Found : Search engine Message : Any information on 2nd Bn, Ox & Bucks, my great grandfather was recorded as dying on 1st Nov 1914 Private William Tooke age 24. He left an only child, my grandmother who was 1yr old at the time, and is now 90. We know so little. What about medals?? I sure would appreciate any info thanks 21 August 2004 23:34:14 Name : Brian Hocken , London Found : Search engine Message : Just returned from a visit to WW1 Battlefields at the Somme and Ypres. Found the name of Pte W Hocken 54147 on the Tyne Cot memorial at Ypres. Does any one have any information on his family? 20 August 2004 12:24:34 Name : Gary Hayes , essex Message : If any member on this this guest book were at Winchester in 1985 from March/April onwards and remember fighting against Pegasus plt especially Pte Crombie and they have a copy of the fights especially Hayes V Crombie please get in contact via my home address as i would very much like a copy of that nights events. Good luck to all those serving and non serving members of the LI. Regards Gary Hayes ex 3RGJ and 4RGJ. 18 August 2004 16:58:37 Name : ken (nick) nicholson , St Ives (Cambs) Found : Just surfing Message : Ex B, SP & HQ coys 1977 to 1983 any old muckers out there esp Mick 'Jigga' brown. 02 August 2004 15:51:51 Name : Arthur Lockyear , Durham Found : Just surfing Message : A warm and fraternal invitation is extended to all who have served with the great Light Infantry and Rifle Regiments to be a part of the Sunderland Remembrance parade on Sunday 14th November, 2004, which will this year be led by the Band and Bugles of the Light Division. Also on parade will the Training Companies of the Light Division and Scottish Division from the ITC Catterick, the Army Foundation College, and the Household Division. All are very welcome. For further details contact me Arthur Lockyear on 0191 373 2035 or artemusaiki@aol.com Sincerely and fraternally, A C Lockyear 27 June 2004 14:28:33 Name : Lisa Message : Looking for relatives of WHJ Gwilliam (Jim)Sergeant in DLI, died June 44 16 June 2004 02:57:52 Name : ian sythes , belfast Found : Search engine Message : saw your ww1 memorium page just got a death plaque and doing reseach into recipient and you hav'nt got him on your page John william Wilcox 22019 7th Bn KSLI died 13th nov 1916 buried serre road cem no.1 thought youd like to know 04 June 2004 16:19:43 Name : Steve (Benny) Bennett , Truro Found : Search engine Message : The best reqiment in the Britsih Army. Keep up the good work. UP THE RED ROOSTER. 29 May 2004 14:05:48 Name : david haeckel , trowbridge Found : Search engine Message : hi lik to hear from any1 that was in 1LI from1971-1980 and that reconizes my name,i also have a brother that was in the same BTN, his name is Ken 24 May 2004 21:24:53 Name : P Shepherd , Shrewsbury Message : Would like to hear from Pete Jackson who was in 1 Platoon A Coy 1LI in 1986 t0 1988 09 May 2004 20:34:42 Name : doreen milner , sunderland Homepage : http://123 horsley road .washington Found : Just surfing Message : my farther served in the dli and i was born in brancepeth army camp and baptized in brancepeth castle my farthers name was fred kidney sadly he passed away but i am very proud of him 26 April 2004 21:04:00 Name : ken buckland , darwen lancs Found : Just surfing Message : looking for info on my father, henry james buckland (buck) who served in ox & bucks li in the 2nd ww. any and all info,wart as well, he came from slough. 21 April 2004 11:10:36 Name : bob wilkinson , durham Found : Just surfing Message : have seen one or two names with 1DLI FROM 1959 TO 1968 THEN WENT TO 3 3 LI some great times and great friendshipoverthe years Bob 03 April 2004 20:52:05 Name : Eric Larkin (PADDY) , Farnborough Found : Just surfing Message : trying to track down others who know me. Previously 2LI left in Deilinghofen, Hemer Germany dont hesitate to contact me if you know me. Jeff Pittuck, Tom Brown 29 March 2004 16:15:17 Name : angel , edinburgh Found : Just surfing Message : just lookin 4 ricky lee 2l1 till 2003 we all miss you get in touch x 27 March 2004 21:25:34 Name : dr lake , Den Haag, Netherlands Message : I am looking for any information on Benjamin Austin Taylor died 1924 19701 Somerset Light Infantry - awarded Dist Conduct Medal 4 march 1918. His Daughter is looking for more information on him 23 March 2004 01:25:05 Name : alexander terence achilles , prestatyn Found : Search engine Message : my grandad signed up in 1914 as a boy soldier and left in 1946 as the R.S.M. his name was John Patrick "Paddy" Achilles 16 March 2004 12:19:39 Name : john lomax , merseyside Message : hi am living in wallasey in a home and enjoying life 04 March 2004 20:13:20 Name : lynne adamson , darlington Homepage : 347 geneve rd Found : Just surfing Message : I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION FOR MY GRANDMOTHER SHE IS LOOKING FOR INFO ON HER UNCLE WHO WAS KILLED IN THE FIST WORLD WAR IN GALLIPOLI HIS NAME WAS DAVID KELLY FROM SHINCLIFFE COUNTY DURHAM WHO SERVED IN THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY SHE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE HE WAS BURIED ECT ANY INFO APPRECIATED THANKS 02 March 2004 17:57:44 Name : alison hunt , southampton Found : Search engine Message : hi i would like to know if anyone knew my grandfather stanley albert hatch he served in the royal hampshire regiement in the 1st/4th battalion in world war 2 if any one thinks they may have known him please email me at alisonhunt_uk2000@yahoo.com thankyou 29 February 2004 12:44:04 Name : Geoff Smith , South Shields -near Newcastle Homepage : http://www.lightinfantryreunited.co.uk Found : Just surfing Message : Trying to contact anyone from Inkerman Platoon early 1970: Michael Thompson 2LI Michael Lycett 3LI Roy Ripley 2LI Brian Chance 3LI Stan Wright 3LI 25 February 2004 23:16:05 Name : Sam Found : Just surfing Message : Found my wife's grandfathers brothers. Thank you very much. It means a lot to the family 24 February 2004 22:46:57 Name : B. Stephenson , Newcastle Found : Just surfing Message : For anyone trying to find information about an ancestor you might like to try http://www.cwgc.org/cwgcinternet/search.aspx I found it very useful. It is the commonwealth war graves commission. Good luck 22 February 2004 15:17:57 Name : christine brown , torrevieja alicante Found : Search engine Message : i dont know where to start searching for bengamin thomas gasson.he fought most campaigns and rode a white horse.he lived in london.born i believe 1885-1968. 03 February 2004 16:25:09 Name : Eddie Harris Found : Search engine Message : iam trying to trace records of my great grandfather who served in the DLI circa 1914-18 ralph bagnell christer 04 January 2004 20:44:12 Name : Jim Bradley Found : Search engine Message : Hi I'm trying to find details of my grandfather Harold Roland Bradley Lance Serjeant 15704 2nd/4th Bn., Oxford. and Bucks Light Infantry - he died on Tuesday 29th October 1918 28 December 2003 20:42:41 Name : Berry Swarthoff , Lochem Netherlands Message : I am sorry, i forgot to put my e-mail in my message 01 December 2003 00:18:24 Name : Berry Swarthoff Message : Where can i find more information about commanders and officers who planded operation "Forrard on" that took place in holland in april 1945. Also i am looking for capture sheets daily reports,war diary or Intelligence summary,and pictures of the 4th Sommerset Reg.during battle in my town Lochem in the eastern part of holland .Lochem was liberated by units of the 129e brigade(4e Somerset reg.4e Wiltshire reg).And tank units of Sherwood rangers and 4/7 Dragoon Guards).I know i am asking a lot,but I hope anyone could help to complete the military operations in my hometown. 01 December 2003 00:03:46 Name : Barbara Davison , Alberta, Canada Message : Where can I obtain more information regarding the details of a great uncle killed in July 1916, buried int eh Thiepval Memorial Cemetery. I do have his service number. Thank you for your attention. 25 November 2003 21:33:00 Name : KarlAlcock , Manchester Found : Search engine Message : I would like to announce the passing of Dennis Herbert Alcock, of 8th Battalion DLI, aged 83 years. He served at Torbruk 1941 and was captured and held prisoner for approx 3 1/2 years. Any history would be welcome. 17 November 2003 20:25:16 Name : Deanna North formaly Powles , West Yorkshire Homepage : 30 Carlton Close, CLECKHEATON Message : I am trying to find information about my dad, Mr Frank Powles, born in DEWSBURY..I know that he was one of the first to land in Arnam in the 2nd World War. Can anyone help? 17 November 2003 12:56:06 Name : Deanna North formaly Powles , West Yorkshire Homepage : 30 Carlton Close, CLECKHEATON Found : Search engine Message : I am trying to find out which regiment my dad served in the 2nd World War..can you help? Mr Frank Powles of DEWSBURY..one of the first to land in ARNAM 17 November 2003 12:50:58 Name : Mcmichael W , London Found : Search engine Message : Sargent Wyatt Cheshire Regement was stationed at Ebrington Barracks Londonderry,Northern Ireland. between 1914 and his death overseas Any idea where to look 06 November 2003 16:18:21 Name : colm Found : From ad banner Message : what age must i be to join? 04 November 2003 11:34:11 Name : Richard Clarke , Newcastle Message : Any one who was in the korean war 1950-53 my number started with 22490 30 October 2003 17:28:41 Name : Patrick Burke Message : I would like to see how many Ex 1LI Mates who are still around..If so you can get in touch with the above E-Mail address. Paddy 23 October 2003 20:37:48 Name : Les Chapman , Newcastle Found : Search engine Message : My uncle has passed away and as he was in the DLI I just wanted to make this known that Tom Jones passed away in his sleep He will be sadly missed by me and all of the family 21 October 2003 08:44:59 Name : Lyndsey Pratt , durhm Found : Search engine Message : Hi im tryin to look for my boyfriends dad! could anyone help? his number is 24562788 his last knwn workin army was Hm forces in Germany and Nw Europe he was Lance Corpral 2LI in approx 1987/1988 can anyone help me? plz reply even if u no how i can find out more information! thnks 19 October 2003 16:37:32 Name : shaunmandeville , doncaster Homepage : http://11 parkway armthorpe doncasterdn33tr Found : Search engine Message : was in l,i from1976till1986would like to trace anyone from thatbattalion (1 li) 17 October 2003 14:13:28 Name : Light Infantry Reunited , North East England Homepage : Light Infantry Reunited Found : Just surfing Message : Light Infantry Reunited to contact lost LI friends. A site set for and by Serving and Ex UK Lightinfantrymen 25 September 2003 06:45:33 Name : colin winzar , london/avranchs Homepage : www.lecarp.com Message : very good site 15 September 2003 07:34:55 Name : Tom , Sydney River Homepage : Cape Breton Bulletin Board Found : Search engine Message : Tks-as a former Canadian Air Force & Army Serviceman-appreciate ur efforts 02 September 2003 14:01:45 Name : E. Freeman McGehee , B. R. Louisiana Message : My father,38381414 William Freeman, was in U.S. Army, 14th Major Port Battalion, serving in France, England, Belgium and Germany. I am told he participated in the 2nd wave at Normandy. I am trying to trace his history in the regiment, and could use any help I can get. Please make use of his name in the "Subject" area of your message sent to me. Thank You 22 August 2003 02:44:45 Name : david haeckel , Trowbridge Found : Search engine Message : hi,found this site whilst i was on forcesreunited.i was in 1LI 1971-1980.L ike to hear from anyone that reconizes me,i was in the band till 1978.We made a recoed in HONG KONG. 01 August 2003 23:46:59 Name : Paul Fallon , Hebburn Found : Just surfing Message : As a ex-infantryman who served in the 2nd Btn and then the 1st. Btn The Light Infantry from 1989 to 1997. I am pleased that the history of the light infantry regiments are not forgotten. 19 July 2003 17:13:28 Name : Chris Davies , Colwyn Bay, North Wales Found : From ad banner Message : 1LI from 83 - 88, I was C Coy Clk for Leo Lyons, Omagh, 9Plt the rest of the time, Munster, Weeton etc. 18 July 2003 13:11:50 Name : Helen , LONDON Found : Just surfing Message : My father James Wilson Cairney was a Sergeant in the HLI 1st division in Palestine, he was a awarded the Military Medal, but he gave it to me many years ago and I have lost it. Does anyone know where I can have it recast and also get a copy of military records, as my Great Uncle was killed on the Somme in 1916 he was a Royal Scot. Regards Helen 08 July 2003 11:59:52 Name : JOHN LEWINGTON , BATH Message : ANY MATE FROM B COY 1LI 1966-1972 30 June 2003 20:35:48 Name : ryan zuppinger , south yorkshire Found : Just surfing Message : hi to everyone in 2li 25 June 2003 15:48:49 Name : Mick Bradley , Doncaster South Yorkshire Message : Calling all KOYLI & 2LI signallers from 1968-1985 if you are interested in comming to a bit of a do ( all ranks welcome)Sept or October 2004 at a venue in Doncaster please contact my-self on the address above or phone BIG BRAD on mobile 07900584423. Can't wait to here from you all..... 25 June 2003 14:52:58 Name : Patrick Howefll Found : Just surfing Message : An excellent site devoted to fine, brave soldiers with a noble tradition. 25 June 2003 08:22:29 Name : Charlie Darlington , Barnsley Message : Looking for fellow soldiers who served 1958-64 in Hilden, Dusseldorf, Malaya, Terandak Camp and Borneo. Best Wishes to all 02 June 2003 21:21:40 Name : Rick , Ballykinler N.Ireland Found : Just surfing Message : Hi If enybody can remember me drop me a line. 18 May 2003 22:18:28 Name : Joseph R. Morrison Message : I have a Staff Sgt's uniform from the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment)and it belonged to either my Grandfather James Morrison or my Great Grandfather John Morrison.From what information I have,the badges that are with the uniform were being in use from 1902 to 1952.I would like to find a Web Site that would list names of past members. Thank You. rayjr@nccn.net 15 May 2003 05:36:57 Name : Pte john jago , ireland Found : Search engine Message : intrested in finding about soilder with same name in the 2nd battalion which is the same battalion that im in in the irish defenice forces in ireland hope you can hepl me 08 May 2003 23:58:08 Name : geoffrey holland , dewsbury Found : Search engine Message : I was in the 2LI in 1967 to1976 and was in the ,MT section and d.coy as well would to meet any that i no ,my n/name was dutch, 05 May 2003 21:40:40 Name : geoffrey holland , dewsbury Found : Search engine Message : looking for any body that i my have been in the 2LI 05 May 2003 21:35:35 Name : Mike , USA Message : Submitted a photo of KSLI capbadge to Webmaster but came back undeliverable. Is there a new address? 04 May 2003 19:06:04 Name : Jennie Straughier Homepage : http://groups.msn.com/LightinfantryLadiesBoxofMemories/_w Found : Just surfing Message : I have started a Light Infantry Ladies Club-for all us wives to get together, please contact me or go to this site address http://groups.msn.com/LightinfantryLadiesBoxofMemories/_whatsnew.msnw Will be really happy to see you 03 May 2003 14:54:18 Name : Mick (Brad) Bradley , Doncaster Message : Hi Millsie I'm going to the re-union at Shrewsbury, see you there Ok. Hope to see alot more of the lads there too 28 April 2003 21:44:55 Name : Vic Vickers , Barnsley Found : Just surfing Message : Keen to contact anyone from 3 LI A Coy 1972 - 1975 28 April 2003 17:41:05 Name : Peggy (USA) Found : Search engine Message : Trying to find out if the 14th Regiment of Foot served in the Napoleonic Wars. Great great grandfather Benjamin Knight of Bucks may have been in this regiment. Wonderful site. 26 April 2003 17:04:51 Name : Helmut Message : Great site, enjoyed visiting! http://www.st-ives-net.com 26 April 2003 15:37:51 Name : Geoff , South Shields Homepage : http://groups.msn.com/LIGHTINFANTRYDEPOTSHREWSBURYorWINCHESTER/h Found : Just surfing Message : Hi I would like to cordially invite all ex and serving members of the Light Infantry to this new site. 26 April 2003 15:03:03 Name : dominique , tasmania Found : Just surfing Message : I am searching for unknown grandfather: James Dennis COUZENS 1940's era no: c6844535 kings royal rifle corps. 23 April 2003 04:37:54 Name : sue walters , wairarapa new zealand Found : Just surfing Message : my great grandfather was joseph woodcock a sergeant in the rmli.I found reference to him in the east stonehouse census of 1881 but by 1891 he was not listed.i would love to find out more about him if possible.many thanks for any info 17 April 2003 00:20:09 Name : wes leurs Found : Search engine Message : Who served in Elst the Netherlands during WWII? Please mail me 16 April 2003 16:34:31 Name : mr s.whieldon , nottingham Found : Search engine Message : can any one help me i am trying to find out who my granddad severd with and not sure of his reg is or was there a 30th battalion of the north humberland fusiliers or was it the 3rd i know also that he was on mobilaty for malta 15 April 2003 22:21:03 Name : dave mills , birmingham Message : I'm off to L.I. re-union on 6th-8th june anyone else going????? 13 April 2003 17:31:19 Name : katrina thompson , northumberland Message : wanting to know more about light infantry 11 April 2003 09:42:36 Name : jock burns , doncaster Found : Just surfing Message : ANYONE FROM 3L.I.1974 TO 1977 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH. 31 March 2003 18:48:17 Name : Chris Palfrey , Exeter Homepage : http://www.soldier95.com Found : Search engine Message : From an Ex Member of 1 LI, at this time remember you are the best, the battalion is the finest in the British Army Cede Nullis - Yield to None 21 March 2003 07:00:37 Name : monica ansell , kings lynn Homepage : none Found : Search engine Message : trying to find out details about my dad. i know he was in the forces during 2nd world war, but have no idea which. his name was john william ansell born of london one of about 10 children, i have no details other than that as he was disown by his family when he married mum. no birth certifcate or anything. so your help with any little detail would be much appreciated 11 February 2003 22:30:28 Name : didi zegers , dodewaard The Netherlands Message : Dear sirs, I want te colelct some information about the 43rd Wessex division during the WWII. It seems that they have been stationed in the neighbourhood of my house at Dodewaard. Is there some information about the places the soldiers lived (adresses, houses, etc) Are ther copies of the daily reports available? Is the a list with killed soldiers, etc. Please let me know where I can find this information Thanking you in advance Didi Zegers 09 February 2003 10:57:58 Name : S.J.McBride , Swindon Found : From ad banner Message : anyone who was at terendak get in touch 07 February 2003 16:04:00 Name : Doc Halliday , Telford Message : Can you break Light Infantry down into 1st 2nd 3rd Battalions etc 19 January 2003 19:45:35 Name : Mike Message : Light Infantry Screen Saver now available. http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/other/screensavers.htm Regs, Mike 14 January 2003 20:51:44 Name : Vic Vaughan, Telford Homepage : freeserve Message : Hi, I was in the SCLI and LI but I hope someone will put a gest/book for the SCLI. Will call agane to see soon. vic 10 January 2003 18:37:01 Answer : Hi Vic, SCLI section is about to be uploaded. Along with the old guestbook archives. Thanks for visiting the site. Regards, Ike

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