Comments for British Light Infantry Regiments

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by susan clark

susan clark — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:34:36 +0000

Hi, I’ve been trying to trace my great grandad James Cox who was in WW1 and in the D.C.L.I then was in France with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers and was killed whilst over there. I have found service numbers and where he is buried in Etrun and the date he died, but so far have not been able to find any records. So if anybody recognises the name or has anything that may help my search, it would be welcome.

Many thanks

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Mark Lowman

Mark Lowman — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:42:41 +0000

Hi all, been looking for a website regarding DCLI for a while. My Grandfather, Private Reg Lowman from Gwinear in Cornwall served with them during WWII. As my Grandfather passed away while I was very young I never got to hear about his years serving. I have always had a keen interest in WWII and as I am a serving member of the RAF even more so. I was always told he served in the North Africa campaign and I would love to hear from anyone who has any deeper details about the DCLI in North Africa and any well known battles they were involved in. Even more so if anyone body recognises his name.
Many Thanks everyone.

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Vicky Pullen

Vicky Pullen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:05:35 +0000

My father served with the 1DCLI during the 1914-18 war, his reg no. was 9132 Henry James Middleton. I have found details of his war medals. He was mentioned in Despatches Page 6334(8) Supplement to the London Gazette,30th May 1918. I would like to find a record of the movements and activities he was involved with.

I have his original ” Soldiers Small Book”, his Discharge Certificate, his Character Certificate, his mention in Despatches dated 18th April 1918 and 2 small books that must have been given to all the soldiers, (Health Memoranda for Soldiers and How to get all you want when travelling in Germany).

I hope this is of some interest to you. I also have a photo of him in uniform.

ED: Just picked up your comment Vicky, after my return to OZ from the UK. I can’t promise much response to your specific query, as we are not a site with pre 1950s resources, but one never knows.

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by nobby clarke

nobby clarke — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:41:07 +0000

Hello, my name is Nobby Clarke. I joined 1DCLI in 1956 I was in the ACC. I flew from Heathrow via Shannon and Gander to Montego Bay then onto Palersadest Airport Kingston. Not sure if spelling is correct. The Regiment was in the Blue Mountains on exercise at the time When I first caught site of battalion marching into Up Park Camp in bare buff, rifles at the trail, just marched 6 miles light infantry pace, with the band and drum beating out the the Regimental March "The grand Old Duke of York" - what a sight - I felt so proud to be attached to this Regiment. I signed on for another 3 years, returned to Bodmin, then went on to Osnabruck Mercer Barracks and then I was posted to the Far East. I ended doing 22 years, as a WO11. But for the 1DCLI I don't know if had stayed in the army or not. Thanks a great regiment, you can email me. Best regards to all the lads, NOBBY CLARKE. ED: Thanks for comments Nobby. You have just missed the Caribbean Re-Union in Penzance during early June where many of your Old Mates gathered to spin the banter and bull. Catch up with all the latest on the Caribbean Blog site (HOTLINKED)

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Chris Clark

Chris Clark — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:16:10 +0000

It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of my Great Uncle, Herbie Rice who served with great pride with the 2Btn DCLI during the 2nd World War serving in North Africa and Italy. He passed away suddenly on Sunday 17th May 2009 two weeks after his 86th birthday. He was a kind, gentle, caring man to me and all his family. We will miss him very much.

Rest in Peace Herb

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Mike Cummings

Mike Cummings — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:30:14 +0000

There several activities in Cornwall in May and June this year. The Band and Bugles of the Rifles will be on 29th May HMS at Raleigh Torpoint, 30th May Officer’s Club lunch The Keep Bodmin. Sounding the Retreat in Exeter 31st May Freedom of the City in Truro. 2nd June AFB fundraiser events square Falmouth. 4-6 June Royal Cornwall show at Wadebridge. More interesting to us Re-Union of Caribbean Veterans 8 -12 June at Penzance. On the 11 June at 11.00hrs service at St Petroc’s Church. Bodmin 12.00 hrs Lunch at Borough Arms at Dunmere. 14.00hrs visit to The Keep. For more information and to express an interest please telephone Terry Joll on 01209 719658. The usual Open Day 28th June and finally, 12th June, 50th Anniversery of the formation of the SCLI will be at the Bishops palace Wells, Somerset. more details. Email aotaunton@the-rifles.co.uk

Comment on BLIR Research Blog by Derek Lovemore #22935157

Derek Lovemore #22935157 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:36:26 +0000

Hi Mike, Thanks for comments and updates. Hope you will recover swiftly and get comfortable again soon. Are you up to date with the Caribbean Re-Union in June? See hotlinked titling. Regards Derek

Comment on BLIR Research Blog by Mike Cummings

Mike Cummings — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:49:26 +0000

Hi All ex A Coy. Just logged on again after being in hospital having a bionic knee fitted. Extremly traumatic and painful. Been two months now and I can still only bear to sit at my PC for short periods. Any one going to the 50 anniversery of the amalgamation with the Somersets? It is in September in Wells. Got to go now getting uncomfortable.

Bye Mike

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Marjorie S. Ley

Marjorie S. Ley — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:38:42 +0000

Thank you for your reply, I did not think there would be much available but one lives in hope that somewhere, one might find traces of my father’s younger years. My folks always seemed secretive but that is the way it was in those days, I guess. Thank you once again.

Comment on Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry by Marjorie S. Ley

Marjorie S. Ley — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:19:54 +0000

I found your website very interesting, but require some knowledge regarding Private Geoffrey W.S. Ley who was in the DCLI regiment sometime during 1918 onwards, although I think he joined the Metropolitan Police Force at age 28. I believe he may have been in Peshwar, India but have no other idea at all. Has anyone any history relating to this time? ED: Marjorie, thank you for your kind remarks on our site. I regret however that we have no access to the resources that you require to be able to assist, and you will wait in vain for a response to your inquiry from anyone - on this Blog. Our traffic is minimal on this site and our other DCLI related Blogs, which mainly find favour with Old Soldiers of our era - (1950s onwards). Try British Light Infantry Regiments (hotlinked)