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Sgt Francis Denton Jones late Royal Army Pay Corps attached Light Infantry Reserves in Yorkshire
It is with a heavy heart that I write today to inform you of the sudden passing of Sgt Francis Denton Jones, known to everyone as Denton,...
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Apr 15, 20201 min read


Malcolm Caswell - Late 4 KOYLI and Member of Pontefract Branch
It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the passing of Malcolm Caswell late 4 KOYLI, who passed away peacefully on 3 April...
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Apr 7, 20202 min read


William Rex Blood - Late 1/4 KOYLI
It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the passing of William Rex Blood late 1/4 KOYLI, who passed away peacefully on 27...
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Apr 7, 20201 min read


Maj (Retd) Alan Howarth late 2nd Bn The Light Infantry and Rifles County Secretary Yorkshire
It is with a heavy heart that I write this morning to inform you of the sudden passing of Major (Retd) Alan Howarth, who died at home on...
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Apr 3, 20201 min read


Covid-19 Update - HM Government cracks down on spread of false coronavirus information online
Full HM Government communication here Specialist units across government are working at pace to combat false and misleading narratives...
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Mar 30, 20202 min read


Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Update
Since we issued our first update on 8 March government guidance and policy has changed significantly and we need to take that into...
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Mar 25, 20202 min read


Capt John Ellis Crisp late KOYLI and 2LI
It is with sadness that we announce that Capt John Crisp late KOYLI and 2LI passed away in Taunton on 4 Feb 2020 aged 90. Capt Crisp...
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Feb 12, 20201 min read


Veteran Railcard Announcement
Military veterans to get cut-price train travel new railcard, available from Armistice Day this year, will help boost veterans’ job...
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Jan 22, 20201 min read


“Dyas and the Stormers!” written by Malcolm Hand, Captain (Ret’d.)
My wife and I were staying with friends in Salema on the Algarve and decided to explore a small part of Wellington’s Peninsula. I wrote...
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Jan 15, 20203 min read


BATTLE BACK CENTRE (Lilleshall)
The Battle Back Centre (BBC) at the National Sports Centre (Lilleshall) is funded by The Royal British Legion (TRBL) and runs 5-day...
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Jan 8, 20202 min read


David Brooksbank Late KOYLI and 2LI
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of David Brooksbank late KOYLI and 2LI who sadly passed away on 18 Dec 2019 aged...
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Jan 4, 20201 min read


VE and VJ Day Commemorations Organised by the Royal British Legion
Following on from this year’s major commemorative events, the Royal British Legion is now developing plans for events in 2020 marking the...
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Dec 19, 20191 min read


Christmas Greetings and Artwork Sale Rifleman (Cpl) Martin Edwards 5 Rifles
We received the Christmas message and poster below from an inspirational Rifleman, Cpl Martin 'Ed' Edwards 5 Rifles. Martin is a...
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Dec 8, 20192 min read


Christmas Message from the Chair of Trustees
Another year has quickly flown by with the Association as busy as ever at numerous parades, reunions and memorial services. Sadly we...
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Dec 7, 20191 min read


Closure of Doncaster Museum in Preparation for the Relocation
We’ve finally had confirmation that the museum will be closing on Friday the 17th of January as part of the relocation project. This will...
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Dec 1, 20191 min read


Have you or a close family member ever served in the Armed Forces?
Do you need advice and support on housing, employment or other welfare needs? The Armed Forces Outreach Service can help you Tel: Housing...
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Dec 1, 20191 min read


George Lyons Late KOYLI and DLI
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of George Lyons late KOYLI and DLI who sadly passed away on 15 Nov 2019 aged 96. ...
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Nov 25, 20192 min read


Walter Adams Pontefract Branch Founder Member and Late RAPC
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of Walter Adams, a founder member of Pontefract Branch and late RAPC who sadly...
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Nov 18, 20191 min read


Barry Wileman Late KOYLI and 2LI
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of Barry Wilemen, late KOYLI and 2LI who sadly passed away at home on 27 Oct 2019...
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Nov 14, 20191 min read


Malcolm Pigg Late 1KOYLI
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of Malcolm Pigg, late 1st Bn KOYLI who sadly passed away at home on 28 Oct 2019...
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Nov 13, 20191 min read
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