1981-2011 LIGHT INFANTRY / RIFLES

30 years service in the army

[@nab1uk]

Joined @16 Winchester it was not easy!,,, then 3 RGJ wow what a life ,great times and friends the little time I had, is a big part of my life which will be never erased, What I did in 6 years army life I could never achieve in civilian life " Harry Bharat- you still owe me 10 marks !!!

[@daronvague7372]

Good video...I was with you at Winchester in 1984 Tobrook Platoon but damaged my knee in training so was medically discharged "Broke my Hart" then the year after broke my back in a motorbike accident. Just glad to see you went on to serve your time well. I joined up as My father was WO2 3Li and I had always wanted to follow in his footsteps. Like I said Good video

[@williamholden7573]

If your father was Mike Vague then I served alongside your father.He was a good soldier,a good instructor and had a great sense of humour. But above that,he was a good man.

[@barryalexander2909]

Congratulations on a great career and a lovely family. You must be so proud of them and they of you. 20 years Army Medical Service, was attached 2 LI in 2003 in Iraq - worked with a few of the Bugle Platoon lads who were on the ground as riflemen; great Regiment, good times.

[@kevinthornley7659]

Brilliant memories from our time in NI. Tommy T, Charlie Brownsword and Davy Av on QRF. I was he QEF driver on that stag. D Coy. Mortars.

[@blackdots251]

I've fond memories of being a 16 year old bandsman at Winchester. At 18 I was less fond of Palace Barracks, Belfast during the general strike. and even less of Derry. I took the rough with the smooth but my mates at Hyde park took more rough than I did. Bless them.

[@mikesmith8200]

I was a cook sgt in Shrewsbury from 1979 to Aug 1981 the best reggie dinners I have ever attended great memories of the depot ,best British Army band ever!

[@tomhiggins2360]

Nice one buddy, 79 to 90 with B coy. your vid created a lot of dust in the air in my front room this evening, especially when i saw the signals cadre and my ugly mug. All the best and stay safe and lucky

[@christianblake3997]

Just had to write a comment on such a lovely presentation I was a scaly back and worked with the infantry but my days were later than yours by the looks Though most things stay the same especially your mates and on the drink and constantly trying to stay dry and keep your kit clean I could go on forever!😂😂😂👍

[@johntrlong]

It brings the memories flooding back. The best of times.

[@alanpearson7554]

Attached to 3LI for 3 1/2 years in the 70s, great battalion, 3 tours of NI. Later transferred to RE but met up with 3LI people in Germany, NI and Belize.

[@davidhamilton5128]

Nicely done. You should be deservedly proud. Lovely family too.

[@markrowley5879]

Joined 3LI 81 in cyprus, 11plt Dcoy, then Sniper section. Omagh 85 was Dog handler, stayed on with 1LI before going to Army Dog Unit Northern Ireland. Great memories, specially with The Third.

[@camrenwick]

I'm an ex-artillery soldier, but I have great high respect for the Light Infantry. I'd say the best of the best.

[@tonycooper633]

No disrespect to the LI, our country cousins, but what about the real green jobs, the Royal Green Jackets

[@DevilbyMoonlight]

@@tonycooper633 your not wrong - but we were trained the same as the 'halfers'

[@petronela910]

You would have served with my old man, George (Alex) Alexander. I was born in Catterick in '77 and raised with the battalion till Weeton

[@m0ggk]

I was weeton in 1987 with 3LI, then 1LI. Happy memories Dave skully x reme

[@johnribble]

Ex2lI myself ,great compilation ,some old faces from Winchester ,Lt Eveligh was plt cmd ?

[@gwynmaverickjames6098]

My old man was bandmaster with ksli then went to 3Li 60/70/80s retd major now

[@edwardhaley7714]

I was in light infantry army cadets from Ossett we went to Weeton camp remember seeing bugles doing there thing bloody great. We then went onto 30 range with slr.& gpmg...... you can guess the rest.

[@robkenyon6830]

Great career and enjoyed the video.

[@mikesmith8200]

Basher Baines was the QM anyone remember him? Is there an open day in 2016 would love to see the bks again

[@kevinthornley8717]

Good old Scotty. Miss you lad. X

[@rodneyuren3642]

joined SCLI May 67 did 13 years best time of my life

[@jacquesB66]

Nice one, I served attached to 3LI Op Banner 1991 - great battalion.

[@disgruntledvet4849]

It was a fantastic time swift and bold

[@richardmoscrop607]

proud of you light infantry buglers , make my spine tingle ,lm ex Corp of Drums 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regt , & duty Buglers every body's favourite mate 06.00 especially with a sore head lol, one thing why don't they have a light infantry Bugle major ,swinging his baton just the Green jacket arm stiff ???, please any old light infantry Bugler get on to this New mob the Rifles to have Both , well why not , l hear our old Battalions getting their Drummers back bloody good job hell we where the best like your Buglers , the cream of the Regts , take care oldies & God keep our young men & women safe ,no matter what Regts

[@AndrewMcintyre-rx2no]

Anybody have any photos of 1st battalion light infantry from 95 onwards? Appreciate it

[@grange247]

Nice work Shane Lad ! from andy ( stadco )

[@Jeffybonbon]

is that Brian Holman at 3.25

[@MultiDarts180]

Great video served with 3LI in omagh 1984 to 86 in the bugle platoon anybody know what happened to Nesta, Blondie, Snake, Benson.

[@user-wd4ti8gn3o]

Are brothers in arms, The Royal Green Jackets

[@notrelevant2256]

Curious question, in the depot photo your squad are all in high leg boots, I joined in 80 but only got rid of my DMS and puttees in late 84?

[@felinis01]

3 LI .... always were the best ;o) .... Mortars early 70's .... make sure that you go to the Reunions each year :o) John

[@freddyosn]

Nice clips mate. Question: Queen's Mother visiting the Depot in 1989? I can't find any photos or film on that. What'going on?

[@disgruntledvet4849]

Class swift and bold

[@TheEx3rgj]

anyone remember sgt fred stricked,[ i hope iv'e spelt his surname right] he was attached to the rgj when i was at the dep.o in 76, great bloke

[@Jeffybonbon]

shame it has all gone fall out chaps your duty done

[@jimmymyers8753]

Check out the Bi Centenary Parade of the Kings Royal Rifle Corps in Colour The Fraser Myers Big Band .

[@roytheboy65]

well done son, from an ex cannon fodder!!

[@Sunscape66]

Brilliant! spotted C Sjt J Freind....Band and Bugles WoooW

[@kevingallagher2800]

some old faces on there lol 3LI

[@Jeffybonbon]

What a Lovely Vid I was only a LI TA Solider and I take my hat of to you enjoy your retirement and keep Training lol

[@johnpickford9749]

All Green Jacket music, as was the motto 'Swift and Bold'. Why ?

[@rosscopeeco69]

30 years service but don't know where you served. Check you clasp on your GSM. You'll find it says Northern Ireland. Ireland as referred to, last had British soldiers serving their in 1921. Does my fu king head in that people say they served in Ireland.

[@Disorder1889]

You are an angry man =chill out dude