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Oct 29, 20232 min read
Brig (Retd) Roger Preston CBE and his wife Polly receive an addition to their garden
Earlier this Brig (Retd) Roger Preston CBE stood down as a trustee of The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Trust bringing...
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Oct 29, 20231 min read
Unveiling of the Pidmore Memorial Plaque in Sheffield 10 Nov 23
Pte John Thomas Pridmore and Sgt Arthur Edward Pridmore were both 2nd Bn of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and were killed in...
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Oct 29, 20231 min read
Buglers and Standard Bearers Honoured by the Mayor of Wakefield
On Tuesday 24 October 2023, the Mayor and Mayoress of Wakefield hosted a civic reception to thank some of the buglers from Minden House...
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Oct 26, 20231 min read
Mr Eric Alan Atkin - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Eric Alan Atkin, late KOYLI died on 18 October 2023 aged 92. Our thoughts...
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Oct 7, 20231 min read
OVA PRESS RELEASE: Ministers join forces to encourage veterans to self declare to GPs
Veterans’ Minister Johnny Mercer and Health Secretary Steve Barclay are urging veterans and service leavers to access specialist...
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Oct 7, 20231 min read
Participants needed for study looking at veterans living with dementia and their care
The University of Manchester is looking for veterans living with dementia who are still living in their own homes and their care...
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Oct 7, 20231 min read
MOD PRESS RELEASE: War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Schemes Complaints Process Change
The Ministry of Defence has introduced an updated process for actioning War Pension and Armed Forces Scheme complaints. As part of an...
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Oct 5, 20231 min read
Pontefract Branch will hold its Christmas Party 6 Dec 23
Pontefract Branch will hold its Christmas Party on Wednesday, 6th December at The King’s Croft Hotel, Pontefract. ● This will include a...
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Oct 5, 20231 min read
Mr David Roland Waiton - Late KOYLI LI and KOYY(LI)
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr David Roland Waiton, late KOYLI, LI and KOYY(LI), died on 23 September...
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Oct 5, 20231 min read
Mr Robert Leonard Gale - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Robert Leonard Gale, late KOYLI and LI, died on 22 September 2023 aged 84....
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Sep 24, 20231 min read
Transport for the Memorial Service and lunch York Minster, Saturday 30th September 2023
Transport will depart Minden House at 0915 hrs on Saturday 30 Sep 23 for those who have already indicated that they will be using the...
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Sep 21, 20231 min read
Mr Harold Lotherington - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Harold Lotherington, late KOYLI, died on 4 September 2023 aged 90. Our...
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Sep 5, 20233 min read
Final Call for The Rifles Memorial Service and lunch York Minster, Saturday 30th September 2023
The closing date for booking this event has been extended but this is the final call for anyone who hasn't submitted their booking form...
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Sep 1, 20231 min read
Mr Peter License - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Peter License, late KOYLI, died on 29 August 2023 aged 78. Our thoughts...
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Sep 1, 20231 min read
Mr Colin William Richmond - Late KOYLI and LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Colin William Richmond, late KOYLI, and LI died on 13 August 2023 aged 75....
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Aug 31, 20231 min read
Michael Kenneth ‘Spike’ Strowbridge Headstone
We are very pleased to say that we overachieved the fundraising target to give 'Spike' a headstone. We must thank you “ALL “for your...
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Jul 23, 20232 min read
Minden House Buglers Sound Success at Catterick Beating Retreat
Buglers from Minden House Buglers were invited to take part in the Catterick Beating Retreat on 20 July 2023 and gave an outstanding...
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Jul 15, 20231 min read
Standard Bearers Lead Wakefield Civic Parade
Three of the Rifles 5 Pillars; Reserves, Community and Association came together at Wakefield's Civic parade on Saturday 15 July....
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Jul 11, 20231 min read
Rifleman's Great Northern Gathering Saturday 26 Aug 2023
BIG NEWS - We are very proud to announce that The Rifleman’s Gathering North will be held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle on Saturday...
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Jul 7, 20231 min read
MINDEN DAY 2023 - INVITATION AND INSTRUCTION
Our Association's annual Minden Day celebrations this year will be: A Wreath Laying Ceremony on Tuesday 1st August at the KOYLI Statue in...
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