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l'm trying to find out about my grandad,John William Richardson who served with the DLl during the 1914-18 war. l dont know if he enlisted at Bishop Auckland or Tottenham?,l would be grateful for any information, thanks.

Nick Richardson, njrichardson2312@btinternet.com, Bar Hill,, Cambridgeshire,CB23 8SD., England., 10/03/2010

Re: Pte Maurice Burrell,1913 - 1939/40.My grandfather fought with the 9th Btn DLI after leaving the coal mines of Durham in 1939. Killed in action Arras/Lille area late 1939 to early 1940. He was born in Winlaton where the family has been as far back as the history of the village. My father who was only 9 years old when his father marched off down Blaydon Bank. He was the the eldest of 4 children.Often he told me stories of what the 9th did during the reargaurd cover (infantrymen taking on panzer units) and sacrifices made to assist the Expeditionary Forces' retreat to Dunkirk. These stories were narated to him by those who were fortunate enough to return home. If true, the evacuated units owed much to the 9th and those other units involved in rearguard actions, the course of the war may have been completely diferent. I never met either of my grandfathers as my mothers father was also killed in action during 1942. Is there anyone out there who remembers my grandfather or fought along side him who could tell me what happened to him,where it was and what kind of soldier he was? I would also wish to know which medals he was awarded as none were passed down,they were stolen from my father in the early 1950s. It would be my legacy to my father and grandfather to have them replaced. My father died 12 years ago and I am an ex soldier myself who left the Army 19 years ago. I have began contacting old comrades of my own and often wish that the technology available to us could have been around for previous generations. My e-mail is b.burrell40@hotmail.co.uk or tel: 01904 423937.

Barney Burrell, b.burrell40@hotmail.co.uk , York, North Yorkshire, England, 08/03/2010

Kay your Grandfather Pte.E.Burton 4459083 was lost on the S.S.Scillin.

Brian Sims, briansims@ntlworld.com, Rainworth, Nottinghamshire, UK, 03/03/2010

4459083 Pte Edward Burton 1st Durham Light Infantry confirmed on`Scillin` Casualty list aged 23 commemorated on Pnl 68 Alamein Memorial.

whoproudlyserved@tiscali.co.uk, Sunderland, Old County Durham, England, 01/03/2010

Hi I am Tracy Slater of the late Robert Slater my DAD and now I have A grandad to J.H Slater is my dads dad and I have just be given all the war medals and pic that is sad to see all this and I can do one thing for you grandad I can put the pic on the war image and you will not be (no image available ) know more) I love my dad so much and miss him and I will all ways love him thank you so much for having my dad he has give me so much and I will tell my 4 kids to all about your grandads. BY TRACY SLATER

tracy slater, krishellbell@googlemail.com, wallasey, merseyside, 01/03/2010

In memory of my grandfather Pte Edward Burton killed during WW2 - believed to have been on SS Scillin (Italian POW) sunk Nov 1942 by HMS Sahib. Looking for confirmation that he was on board this POW vessel

Kay McDowall, Ivybridge, Devon, UK, 26/02/2010

In memory of my great uncle Reginald E. de Blaby (2nd bn Royal Ulster Rifles seconded to 15 Platoon C Coy 6th Bn Durham Light Infantry) who was killed at Wadi Zigzaou (Mareth Line) on 23rd March 1943. Any memories or info. relating to him would be enormously appreciated.

fdsiena@gmail.com, London, UK, 25/02/2010

R. W. Briggs from South Shields and serving in the 3rd Durham L I in 1915. We have a duty to keep remembering all these heroes. I'd like to know more about this man.

S. Cherry, bowlercherries@ntlworld.com, surrey, 12/02/2010

I would like to add my grand-father to the list of soldiers killed in action during WW1.His name was William Hazel,he was from the shotton colliery area.he was killed in France on 22/05/1917.He left a wife and young son.There is a war memorial in Durham with his name on it.He died saving his men.He was with the Royal Garrison Artillery.I would also like to find his wife`s side of family if any are still living,their surname is Pennington,any information on the Penningtons would be greatful.

regene11@talktalk.net, Thorne Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, 10/02/2010

My Tribute website to my uncle Cpl J W S Gibson who served with the DLI and was killed on June 14th 1944 is now live on the web,lots of familes whos relatives served between 1920-1946 have been in touch and they too are now featured.Anyone who has DLI relatives from the above time line who they would like featuring drop me a line any DLI related photographs or brief background history would be most helpful.Please drop me a line and I`ll send a web link by return.You never know your relative might already be featured!

Jim Tuckwell, whoproudlyserved@tiscali.co.uk, Sunderland, Durham, England, 07/02/2010

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