I had 2 great uncles in the DLI during ww1, both brothers john and William died a week apart from each other aged 19 and 21. We still have all their letters, brave men.
@Asbo4x48 жыл бұрын
A proud day, thanks for sharing. I remember the band kept changing the beat on the march back to the drill hall and it being bloody cold :-)
@senianns95222 жыл бұрын
To think all these guys now retired and on UK pensions!
@wolfdogteamnorth4 ай бұрын
My proud line ,,,,,,,,,,,, 1891 my Great Great Grand father served in the DLI , still show as the 68th Regt of Foot, his son served in the DLI fought in WW1. wounded, gassed, and shellshocked. He bloody reenlisted in1939 and was discharged to the Home guard in 1942 due to the fact he only had one lung. Sadly he was killed in a mining accident in 1947. My other Grandfather was KOYLI and DLI WW1 his cousin was in the army in 1904 NF and was killed in WW1 with the Border Regt. His brother was killed serving with the RFA. My Grandfathers oldest brother was killed on the Somme with the NF Tyneside Irish. We have served in every generation since fathers, mother brothers cousins and my son is a senior soldier now with the appropriate operational roll of honour that goes with that time line. On his mothers side army and navy back to the boxer rebellion. I grew up knowing exactly who the proud DLI are. The ACF in the late 70s were still wearing the cap badge little lads of 4 foot standing 6' tall. FAITHFUL In these daft times,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Lest we bloody Forget Auld Veteran
@johnallen78073 жыл бұрын
Grandfather served in the DLI in First World War, a shame they have been amalgamated like so many other fine regiments.
@markbest85972 жыл бұрын
I was the watching it . Then 2 year's later I was in the regiment with them
@shaunlazenby6 ай бұрын
I joined up in march 88, Winchester, went to 3Li.
@TheGarrity09 Жыл бұрын
See the boys who had been to Belfast as they had the old SLR instead of the first version of SA80
@Jeffybonbon11 ай бұрын
its sad to think this local Bn is now gone It was Durhams Last Bn i think the DLI had 32 Bn in world war one and now we have just a Coy in the county of Durham I went too see the freedom parade in Sunderland 2023 and i was shocked to see the Rifles Reserve who looked Shabby compared to the old 7Bn on this video I dont think i will ever attend a Rifles Parade again its too upsetting to see Paul Your Dear Dad saw the best times in Durham with the 7th Bn (Durham) Light Infantry with one of the best bands the Army ever had
@caroleclose97379 ай бұрын
The best of the best
@mrjockt5 жыл бұрын
A fine tradition, earning the ‘Freedom’ of a town, it’s a pity it was done whilst the regiment was re-equipping, the mix of L1A1’s and L85’s just doesn’t look right.
What’s the difference between a Rifle regiment and light infantry?
@Brecconable4 ай бұрын
Light Infantry wear berets and have silver buttons on parade, with maize yellow and dark green rank insignia for Other Ranks, and silver for officers, the No.10 Mess kit is in red. Rifles wear peaked caps and have black buttons, with black, gold and rifle green rank insignia for Other Ranks, and black for officers. The No.10 Mess kit is in rifle green which is a very dark green colour.
@76mill6 жыл бұрын
That's one hell of a kazoo band they've got there!
@paulfoggin71326 жыл бұрын
76mill bugles not kazoos 😉
@melkent3992 жыл бұрын
@@paulfoggin7132 Your local music shop just might be ripping you off sir. Those are definitely kazoos, the Marines have bugels.
@rhurbstafalcon48072 жыл бұрын
@@melkent399 you Sir are a complete and utter bellend...
@disgruntledvet48496 жыл бұрын
Haggis riding on bugle
@paulfoggin71326 жыл бұрын
Simon Clark ??
@disgruntledvet48496 жыл бұрын
Paul Foggin are you ex li buddy
@paulfoggin71326 жыл бұрын
@@disgruntledvet4849 sorry for late reply I've only just got the notification, I'm not ex LI but my dad was and served with the 7th Bn based in Durham
@alanhindmarch32285 жыл бұрын
My Father was DLI 1 and still going strong at 90
@Disorder18892 жыл бұрын
I was in depot when this was filmed
@Disorder18892 жыл бұрын
Which Battalion is this ? I presume its 3LI
@paulfoggin71322 жыл бұрын
It's 3LI and 7LI
@johnribble2 жыл бұрын
No 2LI we were there as well
@TheGarrity09 Жыл бұрын
2li wernt there mate
@richardstoker49635 ай бұрын
I missed out on that one, I was at work. Plus, I didn't have my number 2s issued at the time.