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Association Trip to the Opening of Field of Remembrance Westminster 10-11 Nov 21
The opening of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey takes place on Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 11am. It is a popular trip but we are...
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Sep 10, 20211 min read
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Rifles, LI, and KOYLI Annual Memorial Service and Lunch 2nd Oct 21
The calling notice and Booking Proforma for the Rifles, LI, and KOYLI Annual Memorial Service and Lunch 2nd Oct 21 in York Minster and...
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Sep 1, 20211 min read
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Urgent - Addressing the Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past
The information below has been received from RHQ The Rifles for veterans to have their say on the NI Command Paper. Please note that...
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Aug 31, 20211 min read
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Mr Brian Cousins - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Brian Cousins, late KOYLI, passed away on 26 July 2021 aged 77. Brian was...
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Aug 13, 20211 min read
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Minden Day Celebration - 1 August 2021
On Sunday 1st August we celebrated Minden Day, the Regimental Day of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, with military, civic...
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Aug 6, 20212 min read
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Minden Day 1 Aug
Annually on the 1st August we celebrate 'Minden Day' which was the Regimental Day of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. On this day...
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Jul 31, 20212 min read
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Brig Jim Parker and his family need our help
Lucy, Jim's daughter, has posted on the 2LI Facebook page the following: You will possibly have seen by now, what has unfolded in RSA...
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Jul 20, 20212 min read
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Update - Tickets for Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021 on Whitehall
The Association has requested 10 tickets for the Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021 on Whitehall. The have been 9 requests for these tickets...
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Jul 14, 20212 min read
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KOYLI Socks
Retired KOYLI Officer Dickie Dutton has generously donated a quantity of socks in the KOYLI colours. 2 pairs of socks are available to...
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Jul 13, 20211 min read
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Cancellation of Eden Camp All Services Parade and Service of Remembrance
Dear Veterans Association/Cadet Group, We hope that you are all well. By now you would normally have received an invitation from us to...
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Jul 12, 20212 min read
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Leeds mark Armed Forces Day 2021
Leeds commemorated Armed Force Day on Saturday 3rd July with a scaled down Flag Raising Ceremony at the Cenotaph at Victoria Gardens. A...
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Jul 3, 20211 min read
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Mr Fred Gosnay late KOYLI
On 30th June 2021 at Dewsbury crematorium members of the Association joined family and friends of Fred Gosnay to say their final goodbyes....
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Jun 30, 20211 min read
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Armed Forces Week 2021
With Wakefield Armed Forces Day event now cancelled as a result of the extension to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions here is a timely...
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Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Official opening at the Arboretum of the British Normandy Memorial
101yr old WW2 veteran Fred Adamson, 1/4th Battalion, KOYLI attended an event at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire on 6th June 2021...
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Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Mr David Scott Wells - Late KOYLI and REME
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr David Scott Wells, late KOYLI and REME who passed away on 1st June 2021...
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Jun 11, 20211 min read
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KOYLI Gallery at Danum Gallery Library and Museum
The following message has been received from Doncaster Council regarding visits to the new Danum Gallery Library and Museum (DGLAM). Dear...
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May 24, 20211 min read
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MINDEN DAY 2021 - INITIAL INVITATION AND INSTRUCTION
Minden Day 2021 will be, Government Covid-19 restrictions permitting, a spectacular celebration of our the KOYLI Regimental Day. There...
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May 17, 20211 min read
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Mr Sam Greenwood - Late KOYLI
It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Sam Greenwood, late KOYLI and a member of Wakefield branch, passed away on...
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May 14, 20211 min read
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KOYLI Norwegian Campaign Veterans Remembered
Local people in Norway honoured the memory of soldiers from the KOYLI and the Lincolnshire Regiment for their sacrifice during the...
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Apr 30, 20211 min read
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Korean Conflict Commemoration 24 Jun 21
The following message and FAQ document has been published on behalf of the British Korean Society and they are the point of contact for...
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
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