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Dec 5, 20171 min read
Updated - Captain Godfrey Taylor late 1KOYLI/2LI
We have been informed by Godfrey's son the Godfrey passed away on 20th November 2017 aged 90. Godfrey served with 1KOYLI and 2LI. Our...
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Dec 3, 20171 min read
KOYLI Memorial Update
Ladies, Gentlemen, Families, Friends and Associate here's the latest image of our Memorial Statue. The various bits and pieces are being...
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Nov 28, 20171 min read
Sjt Ronald Calvert Late 1KOYLI
It is with sadness that we have to announce that Ron passed away on 14 Nov 2017 aged 97. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ron's son...
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Nov 24, 20171 min read
Funeral of CSjt Stephen 'Smudge' Smith - 23 Nov 2017
Light Infantry veterans from around the country made the journey to Peterlee today to say farewell to fellow Light Infantryman and friend...
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Nov 24, 20171 min read
Act of Remembrance for Pte's Wilson and Limb late KOYLI - 24 Nov 2017
On 24 November 1967 two soldiers from Normanton, Pte’s Norman Christopher Wilson and Robert William Limb, were killed in Germany while on...
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Nov 20, 20172 min read
Unveiling of VC Centenary Stone of Rfn Shepherd VC late 12KRRC in Barnsley
The Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr Jeff Ennis, accompanied by HM Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire led a special ceremony today Monday 20...
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Nov 19, 20172 min read
Funeral of Cpl Peter Laland
Former members of 2LI, 1LI, KOYLI and members of all our Association branches joined Peter's family and friends at Rose Hill Crematorium...
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Nov 15, 20171 min read
Branches honour the Fallen on Armistice Day at the 11th Hour of the 11th Day of the 11th Month
Pontefract, Wakefield and West Leeds Branches of the Association took part in Armistice Day Parades and Services. Wakefield Branch...
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Nov 11, 20171 min read
CSjt Stephen Paul Smith late 2LI
We have been informed by Stephen's daughter Tammy that Stephen lost his brave battle with cancer passing away on 9 November 2017 aged 61....
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Nov 8, 20171 min read
Association Members on Tour in London
Eight members of the Association from Leeds, Pontefract and Wakefield Branches on Wednesday travelled from Wakefield to London for the...
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Nov 5, 20171 min read
Association Standards on Parade at Nostell Priory Festival of Remembrance
Nostell Priory’s Festival of Remembrance Parade, which is attended by Deputy Lord Lieutenants, Lord St Oswald, Mayors' and civic...
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Nov 3, 20171 min read
Cpl Peter Laland late 2LI
Peter Thomas Forcer Laland ex 2 LI sadly passed away on 30th October 2017 aged 64. Peter's family have posted this message: "As most of...
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Nov 3, 20171 min read
Sgt Kevin Hurst REME (son of Malcolm Hurst)
Many former members and families of KOYLI/2LI will remember Kevin who grew up in 2LI the son of Mal Hurst. Kevin aged 55, who served 22...
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Nov 2, 20172 min read
Formation Day for 8th Battalion The Rifles
Wednesday 1st November 2017 the Formation day of the Regimental family’s new Battalion, 8 RIFLES. To mark the occasion in Bishop...
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Oct 29, 20171 min read
Sjt Maurice Lucas late 1LI
We have learnt that Sjt Maurice Lucas passed away suddenly on 24 Oct 17 age 66. We send our sincere condolences to Maurice's family and...
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Oct 28, 20171 min read
Hand Carved KOYLI Bench Unveiling in Penistone
A phone call was received from a Barnsley based 'chainsaw sculptor' Stephen Tarr to say that he had just completed a KOYLI bench which...
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Oct 22, 20171 min read
Wakefield Civic Festival of Remembrance 10 Nov 17
The Mayor of Wakefield, Cllr Kevin Barker has invited the Regimental Association to participate in the City's Festival of Remembrance in...
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Oct 22, 20171 min read
Nostell Priory Festival of Remembrance 5 Nov 17
Association branches, Standard Bearers and individual members are invited to participate in the Festival of Remembrance parade and...
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Oct 10, 20171 min read
8RIFLES Formation Day Display in Bishop Auckland - 01 Nov 2017
To mark the formation of the 8th Battalion The Rifles a display by the Band and Bugles of the Rifles will be held in the Market Square,...
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Oct 8, 20172 min read
New Faces and a New Venue for Lunch after Regimental Memorial Service at York Minster
On Saturday 7 Oct 2017 York Minster fell silent as a pair of buglers; Craig Rosser and Kirk 'Bear' Richardson, from the LT Div & Rifles...
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