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	27th April 2008 Ambrose Cosgrove - kia Primosole Bridge The great nephew of Ambrose Cosgrove who was a Private with 6 DLI when he was killed on 17 July 1943 at the Battle of Primosole Bridge is seeking contact with anyone who remembers him. Please contact the DLI Association Secretary if you have any information about Ambrose Cosgrove.
	15th March 2008 Wanted! We have a request from Mr Freddy Payne, a relation of Simon Furness, for anyone who may have a DLI soup bowl to replace one that he has broken. The bowls have a green band and a DLI crest. Anyone who has such a soup bowl, and is willing to part with it, please contact Freddy on 01373 452321.
	20th January 2008 Percy Peacock An enquiry has been received requesting information on a Percy Peacock who was originally with 2 DLI in Burma. He was wounded and suffered phospor burns on his arm. He may have served in Korea with the 1st Bn as an NCO - possibly C/Sgt. Anyone knowing of him should communicate with Major Lawton at The Rifles Durham Office. Tel: 0191 3865496 or email: durham@the-rifles.co.uk
	26th October 2007 Sgt Albert Harry Barcock John (Geordie) Kennedy 1. Does anyone remember a Sgt Albert Harry Barcock who served in 1 DLI and was taken prisoner at Cos? He served from 1939 until 1947. 2. The Rifles Durham Office has been asked about the whereabouts of John (Geordie) Kennedy who served in the Infantry Boys Battalion and joined the DLI in 1953. He was evidently a runner and had a trial for Newcastle United. He was a Wallsend lad and would be aged about 71 now. If you can help with information about either of these two men please contact The Rifles Durham Office Tel: 0191 3865496 or email: durham@the-rifles.co.uk
	28th September 2007 Where is my best man? Norman Hunter, a DLI veteran of the World War II is trying to track down Jack Hood who served with him Tientsin, China. Jack Hood was a regimental team rugby player and best man at Norman's wedding in 1945. If anyone has news, the details of how to contact Norman were posted in The Northern Echo (Sept. 28th 2007). The Northern Echo Tracer service is free. Write to Paul Cook at The Northern Echo,Priestgate, Darlington, DLI INF, or call him on 01325 505 069 or email: paul.cook@nne.co.uk
	26 April 2007 Norman George Anstey - 8 DLI *Norman who lives at 18 Gordano Gardens, Easton-in-Gordano, Bristol BS20 OPD, was a "Piat" oporator with 8 DLI.* *He landed on Gold Beach and would like to hear from any other survivors of 8 DLI from that era.* *Norman was 92 years old this month and thinks The Durham Bugle is wonderful!*
	5 April 2007 Korean War TV Script? *I have a TV type script that could be of interest to DLI men who served in Korea.* *I have never written on the web before and would appreciate advice on how to achieve this.* *My name is Brian Chamberlain. Please email me on brianacorn@btinternet.com*
	4 April 2007 Does anybody remember Pte JH Hall? Ken Lovell, 16th Bn Durham Light Infantry Branch, is trying to re-unite a set of four medals with the owner or his family. The medals, a 1939-45 Star, an Africa Star, an Italy Star and a War medal are held at the French Ministry of Defence in a cardboard box addressed to Pte Hall at Park Road (which doesn't exist), Bishop Auckland. The correct address may have been Park Street or possibly Park Road in nearby Witton Park. *Please contact via 'The Northern Echo' on 01388 602232*
	9 March 2007 Maurice (Pete) King - Looking For Old Friends *23467328 - Lance Corporal King M.* I served in the DLI from 1956 to 1965. I am trying to trace old friends. I was in C Company. I was in the Battalion Athletics team when we were stationed in Berlin and Hong Kong. I am particularly interested in members of the Mile, 3 Mile and Cross Country team one of whom was Lance Corporal Brian Riley. I would also like to hear from my friends Private Terry Canavan, Corporal Paddy Moran or any one of C Company who remembers me. *My name is Maurice King (sometimes known as Pete). At the moment I am living in Swindon, Wiltshire.* *My email address is - maurice@king7328.freeserve.co.uk*
	9 March 2007 Infantry Boys & Junior Leaders Battalion Association INFANTRY JUNIOR LEADER BATTALION ASSOCIATION The Infantry Junior Leader Battalion (IJLB) was formed at Tuxford, Nottinghamshire in 1952. Initially it was called the Infantry Boys Battalion, later the Infantry Junior Leader Battalion. This Unit moved to Plymouth, Oswestry and then Shorncliffe and trained over 15,000 Junior Leaders. It was in existence until the 1985 Defence cuts. Its stated aim was to provide the future Warrant Officers and Senior NonCommissioned Officers for the Foot Guards and the Infantry of the Line. There has been an IJLB Association for some years with over 480 members but has recently undergone a major re-launch and has a new website and forum www.ijlb.co.uk. We are actively recruiting new members. Should anyone not have access to the Internet and still wishes to join the IJLB Association they should contact Dave Midcalf, Membership Secretary, The Maltings, Pound Street, Warminster BA 112 8JR. Tel. 01985 300 919. One of the aims of the Association is to build a memorial in Cae Glas Park in Oswestry, near to where the ILJB was stationed. Oswestry Council has given the land and the go-ahead for planning permission. We hope to include on this memorial a list of all those ex Junior Leaders who died whilst on active service. To help compile this list we would be grateful for any information you may have in your own Regimental archives or from Regimental knowledge of any ex Junior Leader who died in defence of his country as the MOD has informed us that they do not have this information. **Should anyone want any further information about the Association please feel free to contact me, Graham Fowler, on gfowler@blg.co.uk or telephone me on 07778 354188.**
	1 February 2007 John Edmunds – Seeks Contact 22626903 - Former private who did his National Service with the DLI / Somerset LI in 1952 and sailed with the 1st Battalion on July 29th to Korea is seeking contact with anyone who went to Korea and knew him. *He was in A Company M/T section.* *His address is 5 Home Farm Way ILMINSTER Somerset TA19 9BX.*
	1 February 2007 Have you got a photograph of Private George Miller? The authors of the Jungle Conflict – The Durham Light Infantry in Borneo 1965 – 1966 would like to include a photograph of Private George Miller (from Hartlepool) in their book which is close to publication. Private Miller died from a fall while serving with the DLI in the period covered by the book. If you haven't got a picture, but can give family contact information which might help in obtaining one, that information will be treated confidentially. Please contact The Rifles Office - details below.
	14 December 2006 Horden & Peterlee Durham Light Infantry Branch are looking for donations to send two of the family to the grave of their brother, Private Tommy Griffiths of Shotton, who was killed in Borneo 41 years ago when he was serving with the DLI. Tommy Griffiths was the last DLI soldier to be killed in action. All donations should be sent to: Horden & Peterlee DLI Branch c/o Mr T Smith 5 St Bede Crescent Thornley County Durham DH6 3HN Donations small or large will be gratefully accepted
	Messages for former comrades to appear on this page may be sent via the DLI Association Contact: The DLI Association Secretary, The Rifles Durham Office, Elvet Waterside, Durham DH1 3BW Tel: 0191 3865496
27 April 2008