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

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,...

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

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...

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

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Michael (Micky) Miles, Late 2LI, died on 12 April 2025, aged 70. Michael,...

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Paul Rigby, Late 2LI, died on 18 March 2025, aged 63. Paul, known as...

It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of retired 4KOYLI Officer David Jenkinson, who died on February 26, 2025. Further...

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With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Philip Myles Duffy, formerly of 2nd Bn The Light Infantry, who died on 22...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Kenneth William MacKenzie, formerly of KOYLI, who died on 28 December 2024...

With profound sadness, I inform members of the passing of Mr Barry Roberts, formerly of KOYLI, Gurkhas, who died on 16 June 2024 aged 86....

It is with profound sadness that I inform members of the passing of Mr. Arnold (Arnie) Fothergill, formerly of KOYLI, LI, and RGJ, who...

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Terrence William (known as Billy) Hole late KOYLI Band died on 28 Aug 24...

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Colonel Tony Hare died peacefully at home after a short illness on Saturday...

It is with great sadness that I have to inform members that Mr Eric Davies, known as Spike, late KOYLI band passed away on 15 June 2024...