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KIllian James Private 4397867

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:38:24 GMT

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Killian James
|Army number=4397867
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the Green Howards and underwent Basic Training. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 6/10/1945 following the disbanding of the 11th Battalion and his recovery from his injuries. Documents to Section 20/11/1945.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Hyde Michael Armstrong Private 14598156

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:26:48 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Hyde Michael Armstrong |Army number=14598156 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known...."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Hyde Michael Armstrong
|Army number=14598156
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps - date not yet known - and underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet confirmed. Served Normandy. Wounded. Posted to ? Battalion DLI. Returned to the UK. Relegated to the Z (T) Reserve 7/11/1946 Div 3/A 41. Demobilised.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet known.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Hutchinson Edward Private 4468560

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:21:21 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Hutchinson Edward |Army number=4468560 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Hutchinson Edward
|Army number=4468560
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet confirmed - and underwent Basic Training - probably at Brancepeth. Posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the Cameronians 10/12/1944 following the disbandment of the 11th Battalion and his recovery from his injuries. Documents to Perth 7/2/1945.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Holland Sydney Richard Private 5735707

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:16:20 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Holland Sydney Richard |Army number=5735707 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known...."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Holland Sydney Richard
|Army number=5735707
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the Dorsetshire Regiment - date not yet known - and underwent Basic Training. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet ascertained - served Normandy - wounded. Transferrred to the King's Shropshire Light Infantry 3/3/1945, following the disbanding of the 11th Battalion and his recovery from his wounds. Returned to the UK. Granted A Release 18/2/1947. Demobilised.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Hicks F S Private 14410058

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:58:40 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Hicks F S |Army number=14410058 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age at the..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Hicks F S
|Army number=14410058
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps - date not yet known - and underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Normandy. Wounded 28/6/1944. Further data to be sought.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet known.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - 28/6/1944.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Henderson Charles Private 4395039

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:53:28 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Henderson Charles |Army number=4395039 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Henderson Charles
|Army number=4395039
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the Green Howards - date not yet known - and underwent Basic Training. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet ascertained. Served Normandy. Wounded. Further data to be sought.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known.
|Joined Brigade=.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Not as far as is known.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Hembrough George Pratt Private 4469224

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:49:51 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Hembrough George Pratt |Army number=4469224 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known...."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Hembrough George Pratt
|Army number=4469224
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet confirmed. Underwent Basic Training - probably at Brancepeth and then posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the South Wales Borderers 6/12/1944 following the disbandment of the 11th Battalion and his recovery from his wounds.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Healey Harold Private 14206283

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:44:26 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Healey Harold |Army number=14206283 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age at..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Healey Harold
|Army number=14206283
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps 19/2/1942 and underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Srved Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry - date not yet known.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Probably Spring 1942.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Harber Alec George Private 5680543

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:38:49 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Harber Alec George |Army number=5680543 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Harber Alec George
|Army number=5680543
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the Somerset Light Infantry - date not known. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Normandy. Wounded. Further data to be researched.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet known.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Hancox Donald Private 14671113

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:34:15 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Hancox Donald |Army number=14671113 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age at..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Hancox Donald
|Army number=14671113
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps and underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre - dates not known. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Normandy. Wounded. Further data to be sought.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet known.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Hall D Private 14596237

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:29:48 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Hall D |Army number=14596237 |Rank=Private |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age at the time..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Hall D
|Army number=14596237
|Rank=Private
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps and underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre - dates not know, Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded. UNable to trace Private Hall in the DLI ENlistment Books to confirm the rest of his military service.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet known.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

The link between Private Hall and the 11th Battalion DLI arises from his inclusion in the War Office list of Casualties - further details are to be pursued.

Glendenning Joseph Wilson Pte 4459307

70bgadmin — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:22:10 GMT

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	\|Surname and forenames=Glendenning Joseph Wilson		\|Surname and forenames=Glendenning Joseph Wilson
	\|Army number=4459307		\|Army number=4459307
	\|Rank=~~Pte~~		\|Rank=Private.
	~~\|Age=0~~		\|Unit=Joined The Durham Light Infantry, T, no enlistment date. Underwent Basic Training. Posted to the 11th Battalion DLI. Served Iceland. Served Normandy. Wounded. Posted ? Battalion DLI on the disbandment of the 11th Battalion. Transferred to the Cameronians 10/12/44, Documents to Perth 7/2/45, Enlistment Book missing.
	\|Unit=Durham Light Infantry, T, no enlistment date, Posted 11th Bn DLI, Iceland, Posted ? Bn DLI~~, Trf~~ Cameronians 10/12/44, ~~Docs~~ to Perth 7/2/45, Enlistment Book missing,		\|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
			\|Date of birth=Not yet known.
			\|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
			\|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
			\|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
			\|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
			\|Joined Brigade=Before October 1940.
			\|Promotions=None known as yet.
			\|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
			\|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
			\|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
			\|Home address=No family information as yet.
	\|Source table=11DLI		\|Source table=11DLI
	}}		}}

French John Mindham Private 4461921

70bgadmin — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:45:20 GMT

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	\|Date of birth=Not yet known.		\|Date of birth=Not yet known.
	\|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.		\|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
	\|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet known. Underwent Basic Training - posted to 81 Primary Training Wing 5/12/1942. Documents to East Yorkshire ~~Regiment~~ 15/12/1942. Re-posted to The Durham Light Infantry 26/3/1943 and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded. Returned to the UK. Discharged under Para 390 (xvi) of King's Regulations 1940 20/6/1945 as unfit for further Military Service - presumably as a result of his wounding in Normandy.		\|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet known. Underwent Basic Training - posted to 81 Primary Training Wing 5/12/1942. Probably transferred to the East Yorkshire Regiment - though this is not specifically mentioned in the Regimental Enlistment Book. Documents to East Yorkshire 15/12/1942. Re-posted to The Durham Light Infantry 26/3/1943 and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded. Returned to the UK. Discharged under Para 390 (xvi) of King's Regulations 1940 20/6/1945 as unfit for further Military Service - presumably as a result of his wounding in Normandy.
	\|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.		\|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
	\|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.		\|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.

French John Mindham Private 4461921

70bgadmin — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:43:18 GMT

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=French John Mindham
|Army number=4461921
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet known. Underwent Basic Training - posted to 81 Primary Training Wing 5/12/1942. Documents to East Yorkshire Regiment 15/12/1942. Re-posted to The Durham Light Infantry 26/3/1943 and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded. Returned to the UK. Discharged under Para 390 (xvi) of King's Regulations 1940 20/6/1945 as unfit for further Military Service - presumably as a result of his wounding in Normandy.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman and eventually probably Section Commander and possibly Platoon Sergeant.
|Joined Brigade=26/3/1943.
|Promotions=Lance Sergeant - date not known.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded but injuries likely lead to his medical discharge.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Freeman Eric Frederick Private 14411501

70bgadmin — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:31:12 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Freeman Eric Frederick |Army number=14411501 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known...."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Freeman Eric Frederick
|Army number=14411501
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps - date not yet known. Underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry. Served Normandy. Wounded. Returned to the UK. Granted A Release 15/6/1947. Demobilised.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

11th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (11 DLI)

70bgadmin — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:27:23 GMT

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	[[Francis Robert Pte 4461647]] <br>		[[Francis Robert Pte 4461647]] <br>
	[[Francis Thomas Private 14703864]] <br>		[[Francis Thomas Private 14703864]] <br>
	[[Freeman ~~John~~ Frederick Private 14411501]] <br>		[[Freeman Eric Frederick Private 14411501]] <br>
	[[Freeman John L/Cpl 4456225]] <br>		[[Freeman John L/Cpl 4456225]] <br>
	[[French Andrew Pte 4454483]] <br>		[[French Andrew Pte 4454483]] <br>

Franklin Maurice William Private 4463567

70bgadmin — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:25:39 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Franklin Maurice William |Army number=4463567 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Franklin Maurice William
|Army number=4463567
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry. Underwent Basic Training - probably at Brancepeth and posted to the 11th Battalion. Not recorded as having served in Iceland. Served Normandy. Wounded. Posted to ? Battalion DLI on the disbandment of the 11th Battalion. Returned to the UK. Relegated to the Z (T) Reserve 12/3/1946. Demobilised.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Fitton Roy Private 14573979

70bgadmin — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:20:52 GMT

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Fitton Roy
|Army number=14573979
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps. Date not yet known. Underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the Highland Light Infantry 4/12/1944. Documents to Perth 20/1/1945.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Ellis David Elwyn Private 14215696

70bgadmin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:25:29 GMT

Created page with "{{personnel |Surname and forenames=Ellis David Elwyn |Army number=14215696 |Rank=Private. |Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards. |Date of birth=Not yet known. |Age..."

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Ellis David Elwyn
|Army number=14215696
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps. Underwent Basic Training at a Primary Training Centre. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry. Served Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the Highland Light Infantry 4/12/1944. Documents to Paerth 20/1/1945.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Tes - Normandy - date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Dwyer Andrew Ray Private 4469033

70bgadmin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:17:38 GMT

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Dwyer Andrew Ray
|Army number=4469033
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - date not yet know. Served Normandy. Wounded. Transferred to the Royal Scots Fusiliers 5/10/1944 following the disbandment of the Battalion. Documents to Perth 17/11/1944.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - Normandy. Date not recorded.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

Martin Francis Richard Merrison Lt 62303

70bgadmin — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:47:31 GMT

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	\|Surname and forenames=Martin Francis Richard Merrison		\|Surname and forenames=Martin Francis Richard Merrison
	\|Army number=62303		\|Army number=62303
	\|Rank=Lt		\|Rank=Lieutenant.
	\|Decorations=M.C. - 14/2/1946, Territorial Efficiency Medal - 4/3/1947		\|Decorations=M.C. - Gazetted 14/2/1946, Territorial Efficiency Medal - 4/3/1947 plus Service Awards.
	\|Date of birth=31/7/1912, ~~possibly in~~ Newcastle Upon Tyne.		\|Date of birth=31/7/1912, Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne.
	\|Age=77 at the time of his death.		\|Age=77 at the time of his death.
	\|Unit=Commissioned in the The Durham Light Infantry. Posted to the 11th Battalion 1/9/39. ~~Served~~ in France with the B.E.F. Taken Prisoner of War. Relinquished Commission on grounds of disability 12/8/1946. From Active List became Major 8/8/1949. Ceased TARO liability on age grounds 19/9/1962, retaining the honorary rank of Major.		\|Unit=Commissioned in the the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 2/2/1934 and posted to the 5th Battalion. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry 1/7/1938 and posted to the 8th Battalion. Posted to the 11th Battalion 1/9/39. Embarked from the UK 25 - 26/4/1940 and served in France with the B.E.F. Wounded. Taken Prisoner of War 20/5/1940 near Ficheux. Returned to the UK 1945. Relinquished Commission on grounds of disability 12/8/1946. From Active List became Major 8/8/1949. Ceased TARO liability on age grounds 19/9/1962, retaining the honorary rank of Major.
	\|Company/Battery=HQ Company, D Company.		\|Company/Battery=HQ Company, D Company.
	\|Task or role=Company Commander.		\|Task or role=Company Commander.
	\|Joined Brigade=01-Sep-39.		\|Joined Brigade=01-Sep-39.
	\|Promotions=T/Captain, Captain 11/4/1945, Major 8/8/1947.		\|Promotions=T/Captain, Captain 11/4/1945, Major 8/8/1947.
	\|Prisoner of War=O6B/O7B 15654		\|Prisoner of War=Yes - held in Eichstatt O6B/O7B. PoW Number 15654.
	\|Died/Killed in action=Died 3/2/1990 at Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Probate granted at Newcastle Registry on 15/3/1990.		\|Wounded=Yes - near Ficheux before capture 20/5/1940.
	\|Home address=~~No details yet of parents~~. Married Doreen Margaret Ingram Besley in July 1936 in Northumberland South District.		\|Died/Killed in action=Died 3/2/1990 at Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Probate granted at Newcastle Registry on 15/3/1990. See below for Obituary.
			\|Home address=Father - Arthur Kemp Martin, mother - Mary (nee Butcher). Attended Durham School 1926 - 1929 and achieved OTC Cert. A. with the Cadet Force. Lived with family in 1934 at 18, Osborne Avenue, then with his wife in 1937 at 38, Highbury, and 1945 26 Grosvenor Place, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne. Married Doreen Margaret Ingram Besley in July 1936 in Northumberland South District.
			\|Image Name=
			\|Image Title=Captain F R M Martin
	\|Source table=11DLI		\|Source table=11DLI
	}}		}}

	We could not trace a "McGregor Card" for this Officer in DCRO thus resulting in more limited information about him. Family input ~~would~~ be ~~very welcome~~.		We could not trace a "McGregor Card" for this Officer in DCRO thus resulting in more limited initial information about him. Family input - via his son Richard Martin - eventually became available and proved invaluable. It was much appreciated and added significantly to the contents of this Page. In addition, a copy of Captain Martin's Wartime Diary had been transcribed by Richard. The text has been saved and will be incorporated appropriately into the Battalion War Diary for the period spent in Northern France. This has provided a unique insight into the detailed movements of his Company and includes helpful mentions of other Battalion Personnel. It is hoped that this and other artefacts will be able to be lodged in the DLI Collection at Durham County Record Office in due course.

			Captain Martin's Obituary - written by Charles Burdon Taylor - appeared in the Spring 1990 Edition of The Silver Bugle as follows:-

			One of the more colourful and endearing personalities, "Tubby" or "Merri" will be remembered in the North Easy Stockbroking Fraternity by his involvement in the thirties and during the post-war years with the family firm of stockbrokers Mail, Kinsella and Co. from which he eventually retired as Senior Partner.

			His service started with 5th Fusiliers, being commissioned into the Territorial Army in the mid thirties. Later, he transferred to the 8th Bn The Durham Light Infantry, joining his brother. Then, with the pre-war doubling of the TA, Tubby was posted to the 11th Battalion in 1938. Embodied in August 1939, he embarked for France with the Battalion which was part of 23rd Division. Much of the activity at this time was in airfield construction and similar duties since the Division was not as yet fully equipped. Despite the shortage of weapons and communications, the 11th Battalion was involved in the heavy defensive operations SE, S, and SW of Arras, holding up the German armoured advance to the sea. It was at this time that Tubby was severely wounded "in an argument with German tanks", was awarded the MC and was finally captured in, or near, Ficheux, SW of Arras. He was moved to hospital Parmentier Cambrai, by all accounts not the best of hospitals.

			Bill Sillar, who was also there, recalls of Tubby: "Martin had an enormous slice of tissue out of his left buttock, but he was so busy looking after other people that he did not give it a chance to heal. Tubby Martin must be the biggest hearted bloke that I have met. Instead of lying in bed and awaiting attention as did over 100 people with less serious wounds, he carried out, during the first bad days, a spell of duty in his own ward, dishing out bottles, bed pans and drinks of water". Tubby was moved on via other hospitals and camps, finally ending up in Oflag 7B at Eichstatt.

			Mike Scott (8 DLI and later Colditz) recalls that Tubby never was one to sit back, and that he was soon involved in the art of escapology, helping, encouraging, and above all, on account of his extrovert good humourand cheerfulness, maintaining with others a high degree of morale under adverse conditions, all this despite his wounds. Dennis Harker (11 DLI), also present, will not be drawn on the report that Tubby was a good cook!

			Released in 1945, Tubby returned to stockbroking and his usual energy and thoughts for others! He maintained his links with his old school, Durham, and he also continued his memberships of Gosforth Rugby Club, the Northumberland County Cricket Club and the cricket links with St George's Rovers.

			His public spirited outlook nearly got him into politics with the formation of the local Ratepayers' Association in which he played an active part in improving the lot of his fellow residents. He became chairman, later president, and the Association still exists today. For over ten tears he was a member of the local ARC, contributing much to their fundraining initiatives for research into arthritis, rheumatism and the need to teach authorities the needs of sufferers. The Samaritans also received his attention and support, but where does one stop in considering Tubby's interest in people and their welfare?

			There was also his New Year's Day Champagne Cocktails, but that is another story,

			Our sincere sympathy goes out to his family.

			The text was accompanied by a sketch of "Merrison" by "Bos".

11th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (11 DLI)

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Dornan John Joseph Private 5671920

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Dornan John Joseph
|Army number=5671920
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the Somerset Light Infantry and underwent Basic Training. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry and posted to the 11th Battalion. Served Normandy. Wounded 2/7/1944.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet confirmed.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - 2/7/1944 in Normandy.
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

11th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (11 DLI)

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			[[Dornan John Joseph Private 5671920]] <br>
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Donohoe David George Private 14544358

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{{personnel
|Surname and forenames=Donohoe David George
|Army number=14544358
|Rank=Private.
|Decorations=None yet known beyond Service Awards.
|Date of birth=Not yet known.
|Age at the time of his death=Not yet known.
|Unit=Enlisted in the General Staff Corps - date not yet known - underwent Basic Training. Transferred to The Durham Light Infantry. Served Normandy. Wounded - date not recorded. Posted to the ? Battalion. Repatriated to the UK. Granted A Release 4/6/1947.
|Company/Battery=Not yet ascertained.
|Platoon or other Sub-Unit=Not yet confirmed.
|Task or role=Not yet known but probably Rifleman.
|Joined Brigade=Not yet known.
|Promotions=None known as yet.
|Wounded=Yes - in Normandy - date not recorded..
|Prisoner of War=Not as far as is known.
|Died/Killed in action=Date of death not yet known.
|Home address=No family information as yet.
}}

11th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (11 DLI)

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	[[Ellis Thomas Frederick George Captain 102321]] <br>		[[Ellis Thomas Frederick George Captain 102321]] <br>
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