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Does Your GP Practice Know That You're A Veteran and Is It Recorded in Your NHS Notes?
Does your GP Practice know that you're a Veteran? If not or if you are unsure you should contact your GP practice and ensure your...
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Oct 21, 20191 min read
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Bernard Joseph Vause Late 2KOYLI
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of Bernard Vause, late 2KOYLI who sadly passed away on 3 Oct 2019 aged 96. Berand,...
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Oct 10, 20191 min read
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Funeral Arrangements for Major Christopher L’Estrange Backhouse, late KOYLI
Funeral detais for Maj Christopher Backhouse late KOYLI are: Location: All Saints' Church, Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AD Date and Time: ...
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Sep 27, 20191 min read
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Major Christopher L’Estrange Backhouse, late KOYLI
It is my very sad duty to inform you all of the death of Major Christopher L’Estrange Backhouse, late KOYLI who sadly passed away...
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Sep 23, 20191 min read
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KOYLI Normandy Veteran Fred Adamson is a VIP at Eden Camp Parade
KOYLI Normandy veteran and Legion d'honneur recipient Mr Fred Adamson was a VIP at the annual Eden Camp All Services parade and service...
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Sep 9, 20191 min read
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The funeral for Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case
The funeral for Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case will take place at St Peter and St Paul Parish, on Tuesday 24th September 19. Time:...
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Sep 9, 20191 min read
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Minden Day KOYLI Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
Minden Day greetings to all! 1st August 2019, Minden Day, was the first Wreath Laying ceremony at the KOYLI Memorial in Elmfield Park...
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Sep 5, 20191 min read
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KOYLI Bandstand Unveiled at Pontefract Castle on Yorkshire Day
At Pontefract Castle on 1 August 2019, Minden Day which is also Yorkshire Day, Col Retd Gerry Delany unveiling a Kings Own Yorkshire...
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Sep 5, 20191 min read
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KOYLI Statuettes Presented to Dewsbury and Batley
Monday 2nd September 2019 in the splendid surrounding of the Council Chamber Dewsbury Town Hall Lt Col (Retd) Robin Smith MBE. TD....
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Sep 2, 20193 min read
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The death of Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case
The Rifles are extremely sad to announce the death of Rifleman (Captain) Gary ‘Gaz’ Case. Hugely loved and respected by all Riflemen...
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Aug 28, 20191 min read
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Doncaster Branch Change of Location and Meeting Day
Our Association's #Doncaster branch has changed the day and location of their branch meetings in an attempt to boost the falling...
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Aug 27, 20192 min read
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Dereck 'Desi' Boldison Late 2LI
Dereck 'Desi' Boldison late 2LI passed away on 6 Aug 2019 aged 63 in Leeds surrounded by his family. Our thoughts and condolences are...
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Aug 14, 20192 min read
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Buglers, Regimental Standards and Bikers in Castleford Remember Rfn James Backhouse - Late 2 Rifles
Rifles, Light Infantry and KOYLI Association Standard Bearer and Veteran ‘Newbie’ Buglers remembering Rfn Jamie Backhouse 2 Rifles during...
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Jul 26, 20191 min read
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Yorkshire Contingent Attends Rifleman's Gathering 2019
15 members of the Rifles Light Infantry and KOYLI Association from Pontefract, Wakefield and West Leeds branches made the journey south...
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Jul 24, 20191 min read
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KOYLI Memorial Silver Statuette Presented to the People of Pontefract
A Silver Statuette of the KOYLI Memorial Statue was presented to the people of Pontefract by Maj (Retd) Andrew Penny, KOYLI and LI, on...
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Jul 7, 20191 min read
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Remembering a KOYLI Soldier 100 Years on
KOYLI soldier Alfred Wrigley from Batley died in Staincliffe Hospital on 1 Jul 1919 after sustaining serious injuries in the great war. ...
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Jul 3, 20191 min read
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Armed Forces Day Leeds, Doncaster and Rotherham
Association members from West Leeds branch and members of the Rifles RST were present at Leeds Armed Forces Day event on Saturday 29 Jun....
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Jul 2, 20192 min read
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Association AGM Minutes Published
The minutes of the Rifles Light Infantry and KOYLI Association AGM held in Apr 19 are available on the Members page of the Association...
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Jun 27, 20191 min read
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Armed Forces Flag Raising in Leeds
Raising of the Armed Forces Day flag at the Cenotaph in the centre of Leeds on Saturday 22 Jun marked the start of Leeds Armed Forces...
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Jun 22, 20191 min read
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CSjt William Murrie - Late 2LI
It is with sadness we announce that Mr William (Bill) Murrie late 2LI passed away on 29 May 2019 aged 60 after losing his fight with a...
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Jun 13, 20191 min read
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