Durham Light Infantry

Battle of the Menin Road Ridge. Men of the 13th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry waiting in trenches prior to their attack towards Veldhoek, 20 September 1917. © IWM Q 5965

For those who may have missed it, the rather excellent Durham Light Infantry 1920-1946 Website durhamlightinfantry1920-46.weebly.com

Last night the Band & Bugles instructors’ ensemble had their first engagement for over 18 months! They entertained the Durham Light Infantry Veterans with a range of music as they celebrated their annual reunion🇬🇧 @DurhamInfantry #inspiretoachieve

Free history ebook alert! In this extraordinary book, the soldiers who served in the Durham Light Infantry recount their personal experiences of serving in World War II. Dunkirk to Belsen: The Soldiers’ Own Dramatic Stories by John Sadler - amazon.com/dp/B0851GQ9H2

Men of the 6 Durham Light Infantry receive attention from local nurses in Catania, Sicily 1943. I am in awe of the research carried out on units of the Durham Light 1920-1946 on this website complete with excellent photographs. durhamlightinfantry1920-46.weebly.com/sicily-1943.ht…

#OTD in 1944, Chandai, France. Liberation. (5 Durham Light Infantry, passing through.) #WW2 #HISTORY

Major John Cassells Browne died on 9th August 1944 when D Company, 6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry came under machine-gun attack in Normandy, France. Read more: wartimeni.com/person/john-ca…

Jul 31 1917 #OTD During the Battle of Pilckem Ridge, John Warwick Brooke takes these photos (IWM Q 5713 & IWM Q 5712) of the 11th Battalion (Pioneers), Durham Light Infantry getting off the train IWM Q 2641, Ernest Brooks photo of 11th Battalion (Pioneers), Durham Light Infantry

The display and storage of the Durham Light Infantry Collection will be discussed by councillors and stakeholders at a meeting on Wednesday 28 July at 1.30pm. Watch live at youtube.com/user/DurhamCou… Public attendance is limited and must be pre-booked. ow.ly/nK7f50FzOoM

Durham Light Infantry collection to be discussed at special meeting thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19456077.…

The 2nd battalion Durham Light Infantry on parade in Fermoy, County Cork, in May 1910 for the proclamation of George V as King of Great Britain, Ireland, and the British Dominions beyond the Seas, Emperor of India, &c &c …

Durham Light Infantry Museum: A 'depressing visit' thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/19437445.…

Victoria Crosses of Rifles Heritage: Private Adam Wakenshaw, Durham Light Infantry (an antecedent of The Rifles) was awarded a VC for his actions at Mersa Matruh (27/06/1942). Despite having an arm blown off, he continued to fire his anti-tank gun until he was finally killed.

Panthers, Shermans and of course the famous 9th Battalion Durham Light Infantry later: youtu.be/fIiARgG8akM 6.00pm UK With @ObjectiveDDay and @MagDDay4you

Today is the 81st anniversary of the start of the Siege of Malta during World War 2 (11th June 1940). Three antecedent regiments of The Rifles took part in the defence. 2/DEVONS and 1/ DORSETS saw action throughout the siege, while 1/DLI served on Malta for 6-months in 1942.

#OTD in 1944, Douet area, France. D-Day + 5. Privates Jones and Renwick from 6 Durham Light Infantry operating a radio and keeping watch. #WW2 #HISTORY

#OTD in 1944, Douet area, France. D-Day + 5. Private Wheatley from 6 Durham Light Infantry firing his Bren gun. #WW2 #HISTORY

Next Wednesday 16 June our Cabinet will be asked to agree to a review of options for the display and storage of the Durham Light Infantry Collection and archive, as well as the former museum building and grounds. Watch the 9.30am meeting live on YouTube : ow.ly/mAAH50F6jj7

Following in the footsteps of @DurhamInfantry from #DDay through #Normandy in April 2019 with @Artilleryman44 @Errass40 , Won’t be long before we can go back #WW2