Light Infantry Freedom of the Wear 1989

[@brandonkelly5520]

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.

[@Asbo4x4]

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 :-)

[@senianns9522]

To think all these guys now retired and on UK pensions!

[@wolfdogteamnorth]

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

[@johnallen7807]

Grandfather served in the DLI in First World War, a shame they have been amalgamated like so many other fine regiments.

[@markbest8597]

I was the watching it . Then 2 year's later I was in the regiment with them

[@shaunlazenby]

I joined up in march 88, Winchester, went to 3Li.

[@TheGarrity09]

See the boys who had been to Belfast as they had the old SLR instead of the first version of SA80

[@Jeffybonbon]

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

[@caroleclose9737]

The best of the best

[@mrjockt]

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.

[@richardstoker4963]

7th Battlion Light Infantry (D) Coy. Bishop Auckland reserves.

[@MrGrerm]

I was there DCoy

[@JATP-wp6eh]

What’s the difference between a Rifle regiment and light infantry?

[@Brecconable]

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.

[@76mill]

That's one hell of a kazoo band they've got there!

[@paulfoggin7132]

76mill bugles not kazoos 😉

[@melkent399]

@@paulfoggin7132 Your local music shop just might be ripping you off sir. Those are definitely kazoos, the Marines have bugels.

[@rhurbstafalcon4807]

@@melkent399 you Sir are a complete and utter bellend...

[@disgruntledvet4849]

Haggis riding on bugle

[@paulfoggin7132]

Simon Clark ??

[@disgruntledvet4849]

Paul Foggin are you ex li buddy

[@paulfoggin7132]

@@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

[@alanhindmarch3228]

My Father was DLI 1 and still going strong at 90

[@Disorder1889]

I was in depot when this was filmed

[@Disorder1889]

Which Battalion is this ? I presume its 3LI

[@paulfoggin7132]

It's 3LI and 7LI

[@johnribble]

No 2LI we were there as well

[@TheGarrity09]

2li wernt there mate

[@richardstoker4963]

I missed out on that one, I was at work. Plus, I didn't have my number 2s issued at the time.