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The 5 Towns Veterans Support Hub receives the highest award given to local voluntary groups
At a ceremony held at The 5 Towns Veterans Support Hub in Featherstone, Ed Anderson CBE, Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire , presented...
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SWIFT the Rifles Dedicated Communications Platform
SWIFT continues to be the main platform that all serving soldiers and veterans, including those veterans from all the forming and...
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3 days ago1 min read
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'From Norway to Burma' a new book about the KOYLI now available
A new book about the KOYLI during WWII, written by Roger Holgate, whose father served in the 9th Battalion The King's Own Yorkshire Light...
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Mar 191 min read
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Association AGM 5 Apr 2025
Members, both Full and Honorary, are reminded that the deadline to register for the AGM is 21 March at 5pm. Please register on the...
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Mar 101 min read
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Blue Plaque Unveiled in Pontefract to Honour 9 KOYLI Victoria Cross Recipients
On February 27th, at Minden House, the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Mr. Ed Anderson CBC, unveiled a Pontefract Civic Society Blue...
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Feb 281 min read
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Retired Officer David Jenkinson - Late 4th Battalion KOYLI
It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of retired 4KOYLI Officer David Jenkinson, who died on February 26, 2025. Further...
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Feb 281 min read
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Yorkshire DLI Veteran celebrates his 100th Birthday
Dennis Ingelson a former Durham Light Infantry, Parachute Regiment, and Royal Army Ordnance Corps celebrated his 100th birthday with a...
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Feb 191 min read
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Funeral Service of Robert George Tilley late RGJ - 1500hrs Monday 10th March 25
Published on behalf of RHQ The Rifles.
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Feb 181 min read
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Doncaster Armed Forces Support Team needs your help
Heritage Doncaster and the City of Doncaster Council Armed Forces Support Team are planning a potential new project. Through interviews,...
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Feb 51 min read
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GOV.UK Wallet and Veterans Awards
GOV.UK Wallet will see government-issued documents available on your phone, starting with a Veteran Card and an early version of the...
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Feb 51 min read
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Mr Philip Myles Duffy - Late Light Infantry
With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Philip Myles Duffy, formerly of 2nd Bn The Light Infantry, who died on 22...
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Jan 311 min read
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Mr Kenneth William MacKenzie - Late KOYLI
With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Kenneth William MacKenzie, formerly of KOYLI, who died on 28 December 2024...
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Jan 191 min read
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Unpaid estates of deceased service personnel
How to claim unclaimed estates held by the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) for deceased service personnel and veterans ...
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Jan 191 min read
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Service In York Minster to mark the Anniversary of the Death of Lieutenant General Sir John Moore
On the anniversary of our founding father's death, Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, a service was held in the Regimental Chapel within...
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Jan 174 min read
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Mr Barry Roberts - Late KOYLI, Gurkhas
With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Barry Roberts, formerly of KOYLI, Gurkhas, who died on 16 June 2024 aged 86....
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Jan 151 min read
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Mr Arnold Fothergill MBE - Late KOYLI, LI and RGJ
It is with profound sadness that I inform members of the passing of Mr. Arnold (Arnie) Fothergill, formerly of KOYLI, LI, and RGJ, who...
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Jan 71 min read
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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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Dec 8, 20241 min read
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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 18, 20241 min read
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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 6, 20241 min read
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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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Nov 3, 20241 min read
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