The KOYLI Light Infantry and Rifles
Regimental Association

The Royal British Legion are hosting a daytime commemorative event at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Friday 22 nd May 2026 to mark the 15 th anniversary of the end of Operation TELIC. We warmly invite those to attend from the serving and veteran communities who served in the Iraq War (Op TELIC: 2003-2011), families of those who served in Iraq (including the bereaved), and those who worked as civilian contractors supporting British Forces and civil socie

On Saturday, 21 March 2026, a meaningful ceremony took place in St. Lawrence's Church, York , to honor the memory of Lieutenant Robert Abelson Harpley and his family. The event centered on a Choral Matins service and the re-dedication of the Robert Abelson Harpley War Memorial Window, a stained glass tribute that carries deep historical and emotional significance. This blog post explores the background of the memorial, the restoration efforts, and the ceremony that brought to

An Armed Forces Day Rugby Event (see below) is taking place at Castle Park, Doncaster, on 04 July. As you will see from the flyer, having the UK Armed Forces RFC taking part will make for incredible games and a great day celebrating our Armed Forces.

On the anniversary of our founding father's death, Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, a service was held in the Regimental Chapel within York Minster. Retired officers and former soldiers from The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, The Light Infantry, The Royal Green Jackets, and The Rifles gathered in the Regimental Chapel in York Minster for the service . During the service, Mr. Paul Crompton, a former member of the LI(TA), read a passage about the life of Sir John Moo

This event has unfortunately had to be postponed at short notice due to circumstances beyond our control.

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,...

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. ...

Dennis Ingelson a former Durham Light Infantry, Parachute Regiment, and Royal Army Ordnance Corps celebrated his 100th birthday with a...

On the anniversary of our founding father's death, Lieutenant General Sir John Moore, a service was held in the Regimental Chapel within...

Doncaster Museum are hosting two series of events running over the autumn and into the new year at the KOYLI Museum in Doncaster. These...

The KOYLI Medal Room and Research Centre was officially opened on Minden Day, Thursday 1 August 2024, at the City of Doncaster Archives...

Dear Association Member, We regret to inform you that the Minden Day Reunion Function at Grove Hall South Kirkby on 3 Aug 24 has been...

Booking Closing Date is 7 Days Away for Minden Day Wreath Laying and Minden Day Reunion Function

This year the annual Service of Remembrance will be held at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on Sunday 10 November 2024. Are you a former...