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Mr Czeslaw Fraciszek (Jess) Gosz Late KOYLI and 2LI
It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Czeslaw Fraciszek Gosz (known as Jess Gosz) late KOYLI and 2LI. Jess died on 31...
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Dec 17, 20202 min read
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Mr Leslie William (Les) Basford - Late KOYLI and 2LI
It is with sadness that we announce that Mr Leslie William Basford, known as Les, late KOYLI and 2LI passed away on 11 Dec 2020 aged 72...
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Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Christmas Message from the Association Vice President
Dear Members, This has been a sad and challenging year for the Association and for many of you personally. Some of us have lost friends...
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Dec 6, 20201 min read
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Former KOYLI Officer Celebrates 100th Birthday
Col (Retd) Michael Elcomb a former KOYLI Officer celebrates his 100th Birthday today 5 Dec 2020. To mark the occasion the Association...
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Dec 5, 20201 min read
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Desmond (Dez) Epton - Late KOYLI
It is with sadness that we announce that Mr Desmond (Dez) Epton late KOYLI passed away on 27 Nov 2020 aged 77. Our thoughts are with...
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Dec 3, 20201 min read
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Happy 101st Birthday to Fred Adamson
Legion d’honneur recipient Fred Adamson, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, celebrates his 101st birthday today 15 November. We believe...
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Nov 15, 20201 min read
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Postponed - Association Virtual Get Together on Saturday 14 Nov 20
The Association online chat session scheduled for Sat 14 Nov 20 is regrettably postponed for reasons beyond our control. We apologise...
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Nov 13, 20201 min read
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George Thomas Morgan - Late 1 KOYLI
It is with sadness that we announce that Mr George Thomas Morgan late A Coy 1 KOYLI passed away on 5 Nov 2020. George served in Aden,...
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Nov 12, 20201 min read
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Rifles Cadet Musicians Strike-Up a Virtual Band again for Armistice Day
Cadet musicians and the adult instructors from Durham ACF Rifles Band and Bugles and Minden Band and Bugles of E (The Rifles) Coy...
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Nov 11, 20201 min read
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The Rifles virtual Armistice day remembrance event
The Rifles is conducting a virtual Armistice day remembrance event that will be live streamed on Facebook from 1040 - 1115 on Wednesday...
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Nov 9, 20201 min read
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Remembrance Message from the Lord Mayor of Leeds
Due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and the risks posed, and in response to national guidance, I regret to inform you that...
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Nov 6, 20202 min read
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Remembrance Message from the Mayor of Kirklees
To all those who have contributed to the Kirklees Civic Remembrance Commemorations 2020 Remembrance this year will look a little...
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Nov 5, 20201 min read
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Update - Date for Release of Association Remembrance Video is ...
The Rifles Light Infantry and KOYLI Association in conjunction will buglers from Minden House Buglers will release a video in time for Remem
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Oct 30, 20201 min read
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2LI 1971 Queens and Regimental Colours Restored
Since finding the 1971 2nd Battalion Light Infantry Colours in a state of disrepair in the Officers Mess ITC Catterick Maj David Jarratt
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Oct 27, 20202 min read
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Assistance of KOYLI National Servicemen wanted
I am looking to collate oral histories on this subject from any KOYLI members who might have something to say about their experience
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Oct 24, 20201 min read
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Owen 'Hoss' Harrison - Late KOYLI and 2LI
It is with sadness that we have to announce that Owen Harrison, known as Hoss, passed away aged 79 on 10 Oct 20
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Oct 19, 20201 min read
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Covid-19 halts Remembrance Sunday Parade on Whitehall
Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic and in light of the risks posed, whilst the annual Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph
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Oct 15, 20201 min read
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Green Jacket Close Information and How to Apply
A lot of people within the Regt or antecedent Regiments, don’t or haven’t even heard about Green Jacket Close
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Oct 9, 20201 min read
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Forgot you Not Box for WW2 Veterans
NFA are after the details of surviving WW2 veterans so they might send out a 'Forgot you Not Box' as some recompense for individuals being
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Oct 7, 20201 min read
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Service Pupil Premium Booklet - West Yorkshire Schools
The West Yorkshire Partnership and Armed Forces partners worked to produce the attached Service Pupil Premium (SPP) booklet
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Oct 7, 20201 min read
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