In memory of Private Arthur White 35415 Durham Light Infantry served the Regiment 1914-1920 died in 1925 as a result of mustard gas poisoning received during his time in France.
I am his grandson born in 1942 so know very little about him however I have recently been given his pocket Bible which is believed to have accompanied him during his time in France, it appears to have been given to him by an organisation called The Pocket Testament League.
I would like to know if others carried such Bibles and information on this League also how come a Leeds (Yorks) lad served in the D.L.I.
Very proud he played his part. maurice white, [email protected], 29/09/2006
My Dad fought in the Great War 1914-1918, he mentioned that he served in a "bantam Battalion" in the Somme, he said they were nicknamed "white ghurkas" John Bird, [email protected], South Shields, 24/09/2006
To the memory of my Grandfather, 5539 Private Thomas Hartley Mackey, 1st/6th The Durham Light Infantry, who was killed in action on 5th November 1916 during the assault on the Butte de Warlencourt, on the Somme.
I never met you but you are often in my thoughts.
God bless you and all of your fallen comrades who, like you, have no known resting place. Tom Mackey, [email protected], Newcastle upon Tyne, England, 15/09/2006
IN MEMORY of Henry Vincent Gibson, born in Framwellgate, Durham in 1894 and who, according to family story, served as a grave-digger in
WWI " because of his poor eyesight ". I wish I knew more.
Cooper, Sally, Hale, Cheshire, United Kingdom, 14/09/2006
In memory of cpl E.G.ACKERMAN from consett . Never met but always rememberd for your bravery in ww1 GOD BLESS YOU ALL colin ackerman, [email protected], stanley, co durham, england, 14/09/2006
in memory of trevor harland of 8th batt dli.passed away 01\09\06 TREVOR JOHN HARLAND, [email protected], SHREWSBURY, SHROPSHIRE, UK, 14/09/2006
In memory of my grandfather Ernest Slaney 8th Btn DLI, who died long before I was born. Died 22 March 1945, buried Enfidaville War Cemetary, Tunisia. Lesley Slaney, Hull, East Yorkshire, 11/09/2006
IN MEMORY OF MY FATHER PETER JOHNSON WHO SURVIVED DUNKIRK,AND MY GREAT UNCLE ALSO CALLED PETER WHO WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN 1917.BOTH WERE HEROES IN MY EYES AND TO ALL THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM PETER JOHNSON, FERRYHILL, 09/09/2006
In memory of Harry Glasper MC. I would have loved to have met you. Nan (Annie) treasured all your pictures and was very proud of you, as have all the family since. Never forgotten. Richard Hows, [email protected], Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, UK, 08/09/2006
IN Memory of William Culine age 21 years, died 12th April 1918 Battle of the Lys. 1/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Serving in A. Company (Covering Platoon) whilst engineers were blowing the bridges, fatally wounded on the last bridge leading South out of the town. Buried in unknown grave at Merville Cemetery, but commemorated by name at the Ploegsteert Memorial on the Belgium Border. Son of Clifford and Alice Culine Travelling Showman and wife, well known Circus artists and Fairground proprietors of their time. Any information regarding the battle at Merville France would be greatly received.
Researched by his nephew John C.Culine. (Showman) [email protected]
John Culine, j.culine@btinternet, Spennymoor, Durham, england, 03/09/2006
in memory of my dear father staff sergeant thomas mathew beckett his memories of ww2 will never die with love from your dear son edwin edwin eric beckett, [email protected], middlesbrough, cleveland, england, 02/09/2006
In Memory of my great grandfather, Harry Spencer, Private No.302444 in the 1/8th DLI. Died of gunshot wounds recieved during WW1 in France on the 28th March 1918. Aged 31 years. A P Spencer, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, 31/08/2006
IN MEMORY OF MY GREAT UNCLE,19/1216 PRIVATE ANDREW RECORD SMITH Y COMPANY, 19TH BATTALION, DLI. KILLED IN ACTION 16TH APRIL 1916 AGED 19. SON OF GEORGE AND ANNE SMITH OF TWEEDMOUTH. BURIED AT ST VAAST POST MILITARY CEMETERY, RICHEBOURG L'AVOUE, NEAR BETHUNE, FRANCE. DAVID SMITH, [email protected], PORTSMOUTH, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND, 18/08/2006
MY FATHER WAS PRIVATE SAMUEL TAMS 4800937 9TH.BN. D.L.I.HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION 2/11/42AND IS BURIEDIN EL ALAMEIN WAR CEMETERY IN EGYPT. SAMUEL GRAHAM TAMS, [email protected], CREWE, CHESHIRE, 14/08/2006
In memory of my father Edward Ernest Nye who served in ww2. As he would never talk about what he did during the war and I never knew about the brave things he did during the conflict until after he died. to him and all the others who took part and endured that time THANK YOU judith said, crook, durham, england, 27/07/2006
In loving memory of my Uncle Private Ambrose Cosgrove who died at Primasole Bridge July 17 1943. I would be honored to hear from any of his comrades.
Lest We Forget John, [email protected], 11/06/2006
in memory of my uncle . victor horace scott . who i never met . he died on the 10th of september 1944 along with 34 other soldiers who were in the DLI 6th bn fighting for the town of geel ' in belgium .he was 19 years of age. John Slade, [email protected], colchester, essex, england, 27/05/2006
In proud memory of two Great Uncles; Pte. Reginald G. Jopling 9th DLI, missing in action at the epic fight at the Butte de Warlencourt, 5th November 1916 and Pte. Frank L. Bowater, 9th DLI, missing in action 1st June 1940 on the Dunkirk perimeter.
No graves for these, only inscriptions on the Thiepval and Dunkirk Memorials; but they are not forgotten. Capt. Geoffrey English MN, [email protected], Wakefield, England, 15/05/2006
in memory of harold reay a brave man who fought in borneo. sadly passed away nov2005 ian reay, [email protected], gateshead, tyne&wear, uk, 22/04/2006
My Grandfather Sjt George Lowery Served with 2DLI in different theaters was captured at Dunkirk while covering the withdrawl. Passed away in Canada in 1978, after serving with the Canadian Armed Forces and Commissionaires at C.F.B Borden in Ontario. His medals are in the display both in Durham and Canada Andrew George Rachar, [email protected], Edmonton , Alberta, Canada, 20/04/2006
In memory of my great grandfather thomas cromwell acting warrant officer durham light infantry. Missing in action never found only record is a medal record with rank and number. wendy wilkes, [email protected], 30/03/2006
In Memory Of William Pears
22nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry Rank L/CPL No 30139 Killed in action 27/05/1918 Lynda Ellis, [email protected], 27/03/2006
Rembering my Grandad Harry Towers born Central Newcastle died in Gosforth. Joined the DLI aged 16 in 1914. Barnard Castle France Italy and then Germany following the Armistice. Never spoke about the action only about his friends. David Towers, [email protected], Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England, 27/03/2006
I WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE C/SGT J BYRNE VC DCM 68TH DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY ON BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF CASTLECOMER.C/SGT J BYRNE VC DCM WILL BE REMEMBERED BY THE UNVEILING OF A PLAQUE IN THE TOWN OF HIS BIRTH PLACE IN 2006 Martin Barrett, Castlecomer, KIlkenny, Ireland, 27/02/2006
2832 Col. Sgt John Byrne,
68th (Durham) Light Infantry.
born; Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, 27th Sept. 1832.
Action: Nov 5th 1854, Inkerman & 11th May 1855, Sebastopol.
Citation: London Gazette, 24th Feb 1857.
died: 10th July 1879, Newport, Gwent;
buired: St. Woolo's Cemetery, Newport, Gwent.
medals: The first Victoria Cross awarded to the Regiment. Also awarded the DCM
New Zeland medal only on display at the DLI Museum, Durham City. Four Bars.
Another brave soldier. E. Moran & M. Barrett, [email protected], Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland, 23/02/2006
to all those men who fought and died for our future. kevin carroll, stanley, durham, england, 20/02/2006
IN Memory of William Culine age 21 years, died 12th April 1918 Battle of the Lys. 1/8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. Serving in A. Company (Covering Platoon) whilst engineers were blowing the bridges, fatally wounded on the last bridge leading South out of the town. Buried in unknown grave at Merville Cemetery, but commemorated by name at the Ploegsteert Memorial on the Belgium Border. Son of Clifford and Alice Culine Travelling Showman and wife, well known Circus artists and Fairground proprietors of their time. Any information regarding the battle at Merville France would be greatly received.
Researched by his nephew John C.Culine. (Showman) [email protected]
John C.Culine, [email protected], Spennymoor, Co.Durham, England, 03/02/2006
In memory of Private Walter Borthwick 1st/8th bn Durham Light Infantry. Who died on Mon 26th April 1915 aged 21.We would be glad to recieve any information from anyone about which conflict he may have died in. Name Withheld, [email protected], houghton-le-spring, tyne and wear, england, 02/02/2006
In memory of 2494 Private William Robson who was Killed In Action serving with 1st/8th Battalion D.L.I On the 18th of September 1916 at the Somme.
If any one has any information on the (1st/8th) could you please contact me on
[email protected]
thank you.
grant mcfall, 09/01/2006
Remembering, with pride, my grandfather H E Roberts, 49713 14bn DLI, who died of wounds on 2 September 1917 in the defence of Hill 70 near Lens. Buried at Longuenesse (St Omer) Souvenir Cemetary. jo knight, bedfordshire, 07/12/2005
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