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Rifles LI and KOYLI Regimental Memorial Service goes Virtual
The Rifles, Light Infantry, and Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Regimental Memorial Service was held on Saturday 3 October 2020.
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Oct 4, 20202 min read
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Lt John Grayburn VC - Ox and Bucks Light Infantry & 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion
On this day 17 September 1944 Lieutenant John Hollington - Grayburn VC parachuted into Arnhem with the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment
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Sep 20, 20201 min read
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THE RIFLES, LI AND KOYLI VIRTUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE AND LUNCH SATURDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2020
The Rifles, LI and KOYLI virtual Memorial Service and Lunch on Saturday 3rd October 2020
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Sep 13, 20202 min read
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Commitment to Association Recognised by Major General CS Collins DSO OBE the Association President
A Certificate of Recognition awarded by Major General Charlie Collins DSO OBE, the President of the Rifles, Light Infantry and KOYLI Associa
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Sep 10, 20201 min read
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Maj (Retd) Kerry Richard Kerwan Harding Late KOYLI
It is our sad duty to announce that of Maj (Retd) Kerry Richard Kerwan Harding late KOYLI passed away on 20 Aug 2020 aged 84.
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Aug 28, 20201 min read
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Vacancies in Doncaster for Veterans
The number of fixed-site test stations and mobile units are doubling and there are many vacancies for Veterans to get short to medium term
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Aug 22, 20201 min read
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Annual Rifles, LI, & KOYLI Memorial Service to go virtual
Annual Rifles, LI, & KOYLI Memorial Service to go virtual
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Aug 20, 20201 min read
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VJ Day commemorations at the NMA
On 15 August 2020 the KOYLI Standard will be carried at the national commemoration at the National Memorial Arboretum to mark the 75th anniv
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Aug 14, 20201 min read
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Bugler vows to 'play until there are no more deaths'
Veteran 1LI Bugler Paul 'Sammy' Goose from Barnsley has sounded Last Post and Reveille nightly during the pandemic. Paul began his...
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Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Brigadier Sir Mathew John Anthony (Tony) Wilson Bt OBE MC late KOYLI and LI
Brigadier Sir Mathew John Anthony (Tony) Wilson Bt OBE MC died in Vermont, USA, after a long illness courageously borne, on 5 December 2019
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Aug 4, 20203 min read
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Minden Day Wreath Laying 1 Aug 2020 at the KOYLI Memorial in Doncaster
1st August is Minden Day, the Regimental Day of The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
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Aug 2, 20201 min read
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Video Explains Minden Day
The KOYLI Museum curator at Doncaster Museum, Lynsey Slater, has published a video the explains Minden Day and some memories of Battalion
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Jul 30, 20201 min read
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Veterans: NHS Mental Health Service Provision
NHS Veterans' Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service (TILS) have publish an information leaflet about the services they
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Jul 21, 20201 min read
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Capt (Retd) Reginald 'Reg' Robinson late RAOC, LI, and KOYY(LI)
It is with a heavy heart that I write this morning to inform you of the sudden passing of Captain (Retd) Reginald Robinson,
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Jul 19, 20201 min read
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Article published about KOYLI soldier Pte Charles Ward VC’s life
Western Front Association article about Pte Charles Ward VC KOYLI
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Jul 17, 20201 min read
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Launchpad provides assistance to veterans
Launchpad exists to provide accommodation and other support, with the expertise of specialist providers, so these unfortunate veterans can s
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Jul 17, 20201 min read
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Lawrence Francis Pearson late KOYLI
It is with a heavy heart that I write today to inform you of the passing of Pte Lawrence Francis Pearson late KOYLI. Lawrence passed...
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Jul 10, 20201 min read
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A Song from a Son to his Keyworker Mum
Following on from a song Rifleman Lt Col Chris Hellier's son, Harry, produced for his father when he was deployed with 5 Rifles, has now...
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Jul 5, 20201 min read
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Rifleman Amy-Leanne Stringfellow - Late The Rifles
The Rifles, Light Infantry & KOYLI Association would like to express our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of
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Jul 5, 20201 min read
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Leeds Virtual Armed Forces Day Plan
At Leeds City Council, we feel next week will be a great week where we can celebrate and promote the work of the forces from Leeds
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Jun 19, 20202 min read
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