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 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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Jun 18, 20231 min read
Tickets for Remembrance Sunday Parade 2023 on Whitehall
This year the annual Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Sunday, 12th November....
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
Colonel (Retd) Brian Musson Lees LVO OBE - Late KOYLI and LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Colonel (Retd) Brian Musson Lees LVO OBE - Late KOYLI, passed away peacefully...
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Jun 13, 20231 min read
Mr Philip Thomas McDade - Late KOYLI and LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Philip Thomas McDade, late KOYLI, and LI died on 25 May 2023 aged 75. Our...
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Jun 10, 20231 min read
Armed Forces Day Events 2023
The Association will be represented at the following Armed Forces Day events: Saturday 17 Jun 10 am to 4:30 pm - Pontefract and Wakefield...
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Jun 10, 20231 min read
KOYLI Property Sale
The first-ever sale of former KOYLI surplus property holdings as announced at the Association AGM is now open on the Association website...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Mr Brian Walter Sadler - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Brian Walter Sadler late KOYLI died on 28 April 2023 aged 86. Brian served...
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May 19, 20231 min read
Mr Sykes Beaumont - Late KOYLI/2LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Sykes Beaumont late KOYLI and 2LI died on 22 April 2023 aged 85. Sykes...
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Mar 31, 20232 min read
Korea 70 – Register your Interest
Dear <First Name-Surname> 2023 marks 70 years since the signing of the armistice that bought about an end to military operations during...
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Mar 25, 20231 min read
Portrait of Fred Adamson by Association Member
Graham Colbeck a member of Wakefield painted a portrait of our oldest KOYLI member Fred Adamson. The portrait is titled The Veteran....
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Mar 25, 20231 min read
KOYLI Malayan Veterans Social 2023
Come along and join us on Saturday 8 April 2023 at Armthorpe WMC in Doncaster for an afternoon of good company, food, and entertainment. ...
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Mar 10, 20231 min read
Mr John Hawkins - Late KOYLI Band
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr John (known as Jack) Hawkins late KOYLI Band died on 6 Mar 23 aged 92....
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Mar 9, 20232 min read
Centenary event for Doncaster War Memorial
Association members are invited to join our Standard Bearers and Buglers at Elmfield Park Doncaster on Sunday 12 March 2023 to mark the...
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Mar 2, 20232 min read
Mr Aubrey Stewart (Steve) Greenfield - Late KOYLI and LI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Aubrey Stewart (or Steve as we knew him) Greenfield late KOYLI and LI died...
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