In loving memory of my dear grandfather James Parker, served with the Durham Light Infantry in the great war, died 1980, never forgotten. Alan Pattison, [email protected], South Wales, 14/11/2003 10:08:04
In loving memory of my great uncle Joseph Robinson, 203113 1/6th btn Durham Light Infantry, born in Aycliffe village 1897, enlisted in Darlington, died 30th may 1918, commemorated on the soissons memorial, he gave the ultimate sacrifice. Any information greatly recieved. alan pattison, [email protected], 14/11/2003 10:02:38
Im memory of my great grandfather, Thomas Stoddart, Private 119314 10th Battalion DLI who served in the Great war from 1914 - 1917 where he was wounded near to Clapham Junction,during 3rd Ypres. Discharged from the Army and died in 1952.
Keen to share information about the 10th DLI. Tony Newton, [email protected], Durham, England, 11/11/2003 21:33:53
Light Infantry Reunited will remember them
www.lightinfantryreunited.co.uk Light Infantry Reunited, [email protected], South Shields, Tyne & Wear, UK, 09/11/2003 16:41:09
In memory of my great uncle, Thomas Herring 18th Btn.Who died 25th July 1916.Commemorated onthe Loos Memorial. J Claxton, [email protected], Sedgefield, Durham, 01/11/2003 10:45:45
In memory of my Grandfather, Robert Outhwaite, who served in the Great War.He fought at Arras Ypres, Loos,and the Somme, and also in Italy. He was awarded the Military Medal when he volunteered to go into "no man's land" overnight to bring back wounded. He was a quiet, gentle man who died in 1951, leaving a wife, Ada, and daughter, Olive. His family is proud of the contribution he made in the war and in his life. Rachel Whynn, [email protected], Auckland, New Zealand, 18/10/2003 11:07:58
In Memory of my Great Uncle Corporal James Hannan, 4452138. Of the 1st Battalion., Durham Light Infantry. Who was shot by a sniper on the Island of Kos, on October 3rd 1943, aged 25 years. Name Withheld, [email protected], 02/10/2003 11:39:56
to all those who gave there lives for there country god bless ward, durham, uk, 21/09/2003 21:03:37
In memory of my grandfather, Richard Hicks of Hetton-le-Hole, who served in the DLI throughout WW1 on the Western Front. On two occasions he left his mates in the front-line trenches to fetch supplies only to find on his return that they had all been killed by enemy shells. On his demob he continued his work as a coalminer in the Hetton/Easington area and retired with a 50year certificate of service from the NCB (his war service was counted). He loved crown bowls
and was a Durham champion. Thanks Grandad! Malcolm Jones, Sydenham, Kent, 18/08/2003 22:42:19
Richard Spensley (formerly Pte. 11313 DLI) died at Passchendale on October 18th 1917. His remains were never found. He is commemorated at the Tyne Cot Memorial. On his death he was serving as Private 1254, XIV Corps Cyclist Battalion, Army Cyclist Corps.
He was born in Long Newton Co. Durham - 1893 and enlisted Sunderland 1914/ 15?).
I would be extremely pleased to receive any further details about Richard's life in the DLI and ACC.
Richard Spensley (12th August 2003)
Richard Spensley, [email protected], Rochdale, Lancashire, UK, 12/08/2003 20:58:31
In memory of John (Jack) Frederick Thomas Giles
4610792. who served and died with the 9th Batt. D.L.I in Germany on 3rd. April 9145 The family name died with him. We offer our sorrow that he died in vain for the country he died to defend. Angela Giles Gillespie, England, 08/08/2003 15:04:17
I have a photograph of my great grandfather CLAUDE WELDON, who was in the band of DLI 3rd battallion. The picture is dated 1907. Does anyone have any information on the other people in the picture? Name Withheld, [email protected], 03/08/2003 20:11:52
IN MEMORY OF MY UNCLE WILLIAM HENDERSON. 9TH BAT DLI DIED 24TH MAY 1940. BURIED AT IEPER.
ANY INFORMATION ON THE 9TH BAT WELCOME.
NEVER FORGOTTEN Edward William Henderson, [email protected], Senlis, France, 30/07/2003 17:06:58
to a great regiment,we owe so much,the northern end of my family,who died serving in wwi,i send my thoghts kenneth furnevel, [email protected], london, london, uk, 29/07/2003 13:42:22
In my last e-mail I forgot to write that my late father - John Whitfield Currie - had fought in Korea where he sustained the only injury of his military career. He was shot in the left arm by a sniper. He had his first heart-attack in the summer of 1946 whilst in Burma. Sorry. Graham Currie, London, England, 24/07/2003 02:59:48
I'm writing this to the memory of my late father, John Whitfield Currie, who joined the DLI in 1939 - serving in India, & in Burma (1944-1946) [I don't know which battalion he was in]. This is also to provide an update for men who served with him who might wish to know what happened to him after the war. He met & married my mother Edna in 1947, settling in Anlaby Common, in East Yorkshire, having six children with her - one of each (sorry, just an example of his sense of humour). He spent six months in a hospice in 1961 with pulmonary-tuberculosis. He & his family moved to Cottingham in East Yorkshire. He died at home of a heart attack in October of 1979. Reference Mr Whittaker's letter - he will not be forgotten, nor will the efforts & sacrifices of his comrades. Graham Currie, London, 24/07/2003 01:14:21
My branch of the Royal British Legion takes care of five war graves from the First War for the War Graves Commission. They are in the village of Thurstonland but why are they there? I decided to research it and found that four of them had died in a local hospital.I found this by getting copies of their death certificates.
The fifth soldier cannot be traced at the Registrar's office.
He is Private L Walton, 81704 of the 3rd Battalion Durham Light Infantry and died on 5th June 1919.
We would like to find out who he was and how he died so if anyone knows of him we would be pleased to send a photo of the grave to any next of kin.
Many thanks.
Peter Peter Paxton, [email protected], Holmfirth, WEST YORKSHIRE, England, 15/07/2003 23:25:23
In memeory of my Grandfather Sgt William T Caddy 8728. Killed in action 29 September 1918. My Mother was born the following March so she never knew her Father or I my Grandfather. He is buried Trefcon British Cemetery, Caulaincourt, France.
I would like to know what Battle he was fighting in when he lost his life. From the area he is buried, I wondered if he was involved with the
St Quentin Tunnels? Joan Collis, [email protected], 02/07/2003 21:25:03
In memory of my Greaty Uncle Private Charles ( Tommy ) Goforth 44003 18 Bn Durham Light Infantry killed in action on Thursday 28 March 1918. His loving family have all passed over and it is left to those who never knew him to remember him. His life on this earth was short, his sacrifice supreme , his memory will be kept . Ian Padget, [email protected], Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire , England, 19/06/2003 01:34:50
Memories of Peter Million killed in Korea,We had good chats on 355 and yes mate where ever you are I did tell them all. wALLACE dOUGLASW, [email protected], 17/06/2003 00:31:57
My mother in laws father George Edward Taylor was in the DLI and was killed in action about 1940. We have no photographic record of him and would like to hear from anyone with information about him. He is buried in a cemetary in Burqouy Road, Arras, France. This is about all we know. Joanne Johnson, [email protected], Cleveland, United Kingdom, 06/06/2003 21:29:29
In Memory of my great uncle Private Alexander Henry Poole 1st/5th Durham Light Infantry who died age 20 on Monday 23rd April 1917. Son of Frederick and Sarah Poole of 63, Dames Rd Forest Gate. London.He died 20 years before I was born and although my brother was named for him he was never spoken of.Is there a way I can trace how he died ? Like so many other young men he gave his life for his country,may his and their sacrifice never be forgotten.God Bless them all, L D. Bradley. , [email protected], 02/06/2003 12:28:25
In Memory of my brother Pte. LEONARD GEORGE MANTLE 16th Btn D.L.I who was killed in action in Salerno Italy on 23rd September 1943. He remains forever in our hearts Arthur Mantle, farringdon 5 @aol.com, Kent, 30/05/2003 15:30:49
I am looking for info on my uncle William Marshall whom was killed while in service with the 6th bat DLI june 29th 1942 he was from Glasgow scotland so i hope it narrows it down. I am planing to start a 6th Bat reenactment group in the states so any info would help sean quigley, [email protected], petaluma , california, USA, 22/05/2003 18:29:20
looking for information on george owens in durham light infantry 2nd battlion, he was a first aider,
he was also in the dli band and he received the george medal if anyone has any documents of these
could you please get in touch. thank you. michelle owens, [email protected], durham, durham, england, 19/05/2003 23:14:42
In grateful memory of our mother's 4 brothers.. "The Fighting Bradfords" ... Durham men through and through. All four brothers were born in Witton Park, County Durham. Three of them were in the Durham Light Infantry and the 2nd eldest brother was in the Royal Navy:- Colonel Sir Thomas Bradford DSO, Lieut-Commander George Nicholson Bradford VC Royal Navy, Second-Lieutenant James Barker Bradford MC and Brigadier-General Roland Boys Bradford, VC MC, who was the British Army's youngest Brigadier-General at the age of 25. Jonathan L Bradford Cremer, [email protected], East Sussex, England, 17/05/2003 00:17:51
In memory of my Gt Uncle, Private 4/8748 Alfred Archer, 2nd Bn DLI. Killed in action on monday 12th April 1915. France/Flanders. Born Crook Co Durham, Enlisted Newcastle, Residence Edmonsley, Co Durham. Lest We Forget. Peter Brennan, [email protected], West Malling, Kent, England, 20/04/2003 10:13:24
I am researching my family history and desperately wish for more information regarding my Grandfather (John Mills) who served in the Durham Light Infantry from during WW1. We have no medals or details regarding his service as he was unable to read or write when he died in the mid 1980's. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Neil Mills, [email protected], Walsall, West Midlands, 24/03/2003 12:43:35
My father Jim Ratcliffe served with the DLI from North Africa to Berlin and was de-mobbed in 1946.
He was in the Mortars of the 9th Bat DLI, his CO was Lt Col Woods, who got killed at the battle of Lingevres, Major Mogg took over as CO for the rest of the campaign.
My Dad is still alive and kicking at 80 years old. He would love to hear from any relative/friend of his old mates who are still around. Alan Ratcliffe, [email protected], Bolton, Lancs, 05/03/2003 19:37:56
To my father who fought a great fight whilst in the DLI and to cancer which eventually took his life in 1990 aged 44. Brian Douglas Constable travelled to Borneo, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Northern Ireland amongst others, whilst in the DLI. I only wish I could of learnt more of his time in the forces, I am so proud of my father and always will be. Your ever loving daughter Rachel. x Rachel Ward, [email protected], Hartlepool, England, 05/03/2003 16:32:59
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