The KOYLI Light Infantry and Rifles
Regimental Association

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr. Alan Jacques, who died suddenly on 1st October 2025, aged 79, after a...

With profound sadness, I wish to inform all members of our community that Brigadier Roger Preston CBE, a distinguished and respected figure, passed away in York Hospital at 2.00 am this morning, 5 October 2025. His departure leaves a significant void in the hearts of those who knew and admired him, as well as in the broader community that benefited from his dedication and service. At this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Polly, his beloved wife, and to a

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On Saturday, September 27 th , Memoria Doncaster and South Yorkshire Memorial Park and Crematorium held a ceremony to dedicate a pear...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr. Raymond Whitaker, late of LI, who passed away on 26th September 2025, aged...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr. Frederick Adamson, late 1st/4th KOYLI, who died on 12th September 2025,...

Philip Knight, the grandson of Fred Adamson, represented Fred at the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Arnhem, which took place on...

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Tim Dyas - Joseph's great great grandson, Covid started research into his family history, since then he has put together the detailed...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr. Clarence Whitaker, late KOYLI, who died on 4th August 2025, aged 75. Our...

During a cruise around the Mediterranean in July and August, Association Secretary Colin Cranswick seized the chance to fulfill a 'bucket...

The Association's annual wreath-laying ceremony was conducted by Rev. Andrew Martlew, with the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire,...

Join us on Saturday, 30th August, from 12:00–3:00 PM, as we celebrate our shared freedom and humanity with people of all ages,...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr. Leslie Patrick, formerly of Parkin at KOYLI, who died on 1st July 2025,...

Mr Joe Ashurst, a member of the Consett and Stanley branch, died on 19th June 2025. Born 7 Jun 1928, Joe served in The King's Own...

11 July 2025 is the closing date for booking to attend the wreath laying and lunch. As of 27 June, only 26 returns have been received. ...

Congratulations to Paul 'Coco' Cocoran, a former member of 2LI, for being awarded the MBE in the King's Birthday Honours List for his...

Members are reminded that the window for booking tickets for our Association closes at 1700 on 5 Sep 25. The Association has been...

Northern Ireland (NI) Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 – Repeal and Petition Some Association members may be aware that the...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Malcolm Kitchingman, formerly of KOYLI, who died on 02 May 2025, aged 83. ...