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Dec 81 min read

Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. National Servicemen - do you recognise anyone in the picture?

This photograph has been sent in my the family of KOYLI National Serviceman, Pte R Tetley, to see if anyone can name those in the photo?

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Nov 181 min read

Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier for ex-service personnel

New Digital Veteran Card to make sure former service personnel can prove their veteran status as easily as possible, enabling smoother...

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Nov 61 min read

Wakefield Remembrance Events

Please see details for Wakefield Remembrance from the Mayor’s Office: Festival of Remembrance Service, Wakefield Cathedral Friday 8...

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Nov 31 min read

The Festival of Remembrance at Nostell Priory: A Tribute to Service and Sacrifice

Every year, the Festival of Remembrance parade takes place at Nostell Priory, followed by a service at the church of St Michael and Our...

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Oct 260 min read

Free Emotional Wellbeing Workshops

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Oct 221 min read

Normanton Coffee Morning in aid of the 5 Towns Veterans Hub

A Coffee Morning hosted by the Armed Forces Champion Cllr Josie Pritchard will be held at Normanton Town Hall on Mon 4th Nov at 1000 to...

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Oct 142 min read

The impact of arms and armour

Assistance request below from the Royal Armouries Leeds: Project summary The Royal Armouries is looking to work with military veterans...

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Oct 131 min read

Featherstone War Horse Receives a New Coat

On Friday 10 October in Featherstone at the site of the War Horse sculpture the community came together to witness the unveiling of the...

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Oct 41 min read

Veterans Events at Doncaster Museum

Doncaster Museum are hosting two series of events running over the autumn and into the new year at the KOYLI Museum in Doncaster. These...

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Sep 231 min read

Mr James Kenneth Crawford - Late KOYLI and REME - Change of Funeral Details

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr James Kenneth Crawford late KOYLI and REME died on 17 Sep 24 aged 89....

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Sep 171 min read

Mr Terrence William (Billy) Hole - Late KOYLI Band

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Terrence William (known as Billy) Hole late KOYLI Band died on 28 Aug 24...

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Sep 173 min read

King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Research and Collections Centre About the space

The redevelopment of this space is funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It is designed as a complimentary space to the King’s...

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Sep 91 min read

Progress made on reducing Veterans’ Unclaimed Pensions!

Please see link Progress made on reducing Veterans’ Unclaimed Pensions! < RAF Families Federation ( raf-ff.org.uk ) which also gives...

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Sep 51 min read

Walking With The Wounded - Job advert - IPS Employment Advisor

Walking With The Wounded are currently advertising for a dedicated IPS Employment Advisor to join their team to make a meaningful impact...

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Aug 41 min read

Minden Day Celebrated in Doncaster at the KOYLI Memorial

The KOYLI Medal Room and Research Centre was officially opened on Minden Day, Thursday 1 August 2024, at the City of Doncaster Archives...

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Aug 41 min read

Update - Memorial Service for Colonel Tony Hare - Late KOYLI

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Colonel Tony Hare died peacefully at home after a short illness on Saturday...

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Jul 251 min read

Armed Forces Family Arts & Crafts Day Sat 17th August

The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum are running an Armed Forces family arts & crafts day in the Danum Gallery, Library and...

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Jul 251 min read

Minden Day Gathering 5th August 12pm to 4.30pm at The Old Tavern Pontefract

Drop in for a drink and a chat or sit down for lunch, they do a lovely carvery at £10.50 with a dessert, plus a huge menu plus snacks. ...

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Jul 221 min read

Information Request for R Barwell KOYLI

If anyone has any contact information for former KOYLI LCpl R Barwell or his family please contact the Association Secretary by email at...

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Jul 121 min read

Cancellation of the Minden Day Minden Day Reunion Function

Dear Association Member, We regret to inform you that the Minden Day Reunion Function at Grove Hall South Kirkby on 3 Aug 24 has been...

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The KOYLI Light Infantry and Rifles
Regimental Association

RIFLES

2007

LIGHT

INFANTRY

1968-2007

KOYLI

1755-1968