It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of Major Christopher L’Estrange Backhouse, late KOYLI who sadly passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday 19th September following a long illness. His wife Caroline and family members were with him.
He joined The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry on 7 Jul 1956 as a Second Lieutenant and saw operational service with 1 KOYLI in Cyprus, Borneo, Malay Peninsula and Northern Ireland, he later retired on 17 May 1977.
He went on to become a Trustee of the former King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Association Trust until his retirement earlier this year.
Our condolences, thoughts and prayers are with Caroline, family members and friends.
A very sad loss indeed.
As the bugles sound 'No More Parades' your duties done Rest In Peace Sir. Cede Nullis.