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Durham Light Infantry Records

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4448808 Private George Chambers DEAN, M.M. (Ref: Dean D/DLI 7/171/1)

6th Battalion, 11th Battalion and 30th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Washington 29 June 1915; occupation plater and electric welder; enlisted Washington 2 April 1931 for Territorial Army; served with The Durham Light Infantry 2 April 1931 - 26 November 1942; transferred to Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers as driver, served 27 November 1942 - 13 February 1946; awarded the Military Medal serving with 11th Battalion near Meteren, May 1940; later served in Iceland with 11th Battalion; died 1991. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/1

Photograph of [Private] Dean in bandsman's uniform, n.d. [c. 1931]

(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)

4448808 Private George Chambers DEAN, M.M. (Ref: Dean D/DLI 7/171/2-7)

Additional records

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/2

Soldier's service and pay book of George Chambers Dean, 1940 - 1945

(1 booklet)

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/3

Soldier's release book of C.F.N. George Chambers Dean, 7 Base Workshop, 1 Company, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 9 November 1945

(1 booklet)

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/4

Record of service card of C.F.N. George Chambers Dean, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, covering service from 1931, 7 December 1945

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/5

War Office identification card for Mechanical Transport Driver Private Dean, 30th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1940 - 1942]

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/6

Letter from King George VI, Buckingham Palace, London, to Private George Chambers Dean, The Durham Light Infantry, to accompany the award of the Military Medal, n.d. [1945]

(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/171/7

Letter from the Under Secretary of State for War to accompany awards for service during the 1939 - 1945 war, n.d. [1945]

(1 paper, printed)

45880 Sergeant Robert DEFTY M.M. and Bar, Croce di Guerra (Ref: Defty D/DLI 7/858/1-5)

12th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Residence Seaham Harbour; served with the 12th Battalion on the Western Front and in Italy. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/858/1

Citation for the award of the Military Medal to 16918 Sergeant Joseph Clasper and 45880 Corporal Robert Defty for gallantry in organising a Lewis Gun section under intense shell fire, 16 October 1917

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/858/2

Citation for the award of a bar to the Military Medal to Corporal R. Defty, M.M. for the highest courage displayed at the forcing of the River Piave [Italy] on 27 October 1918, and during subsequent actions, 26 November 1918

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/858/3

Citation for the award of the Croce di Guerra to 45880 Lance-Corporal Robert Defty, M.M. for the highest courage displayed at the forcing of the River Piave [Italy], and in the capture of machine gun positions, 27 - 29 October 1918, n.d.

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/858/4

Certificate of the award to Lance-Corporal Robert Defty of the British Army of the Croce al Merito di Guerra, 31 January 1919

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/858/5

Copy extract from an order of the day by the Chief Officer of General Affairs, Royal Italian Army, confirming the award to Lance-Corporal Robert Defty of the British Army, of the Cross for Meritorious Service, War Zone, 31 January 1919

(1 paper)

General Sir Henry de Beauvoir DE LISLE, K.C.B., K.C.M.B., D.S.O. (Ref: De Lisle D/DLI 7/172/1(1-326))

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Entry in McGregor; born, July 1864; Major-General, 18 February 1915; K.C.B., 1 January 1917; Lieutenant-General, 1 January 1918; commanded 2nd Cavalry Brigade, France, 15 August 1914; 1st Cavalry Division, France, 10 October 1914; 29th Division, Gallipoli, 4 June 1915; 29th Division, France, 20 April 1915; XIII Corps, France, 12 March 1918; XV Corps, France, 12 April 1918; died, 16 July 1955. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1

Scrapbook of Henry de Beauvoir De Lisle, covering his military career with The Durham Light Infantry and afterwards, containing newspaper cuttings, letters and photographs concerning polo tournaments and other equestrian events in India; the South African War; his marriage to Miss Leila Bryant; his services in the First World War; and his promotions and gallantry awards, 6 February 1889 - 13 April 1919

(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(1)

Photograph of an officer of The Durham Light Infantry [possibly H. de B. De Lisle], c.1889

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(2)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Poona Cross Country Races, India, 27 September 1889

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(3)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Poona Sky Races, India, 6 February 1889

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(4)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Poona Sky Races, India, 8 February 1889

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(5)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Mahaluxmi Stakes, held during the Bombay Gymkhana, India, 1 February 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(6)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Welsher Stakes, held during the Bombay Gymkhana, India, 29 January 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(7)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting at Bombay, India, 24 February 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(8)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting at Bombay, India, 26 February 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(9)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Quetta Spring Races, India, 1 May 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(10)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Quetta Gymkhana, India, 18 June 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(11)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Quetta Gymkhana, India, 30 July 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(12)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Quetta Gymkhana, India, 11 October 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(13)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting held at Quetta, India, from The Civil and Military Gazette, 12 September 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(14)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Hyderabad Sky Races, from The Sind Gazette, September 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(15)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting held at Karachi, India, 26 September 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(16)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Karachi Autumn Meeting, from The Sind Gazette, 30 September 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(17)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Karachi Autumn Meeting, from The Sind Gazette, 3 October 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(18)

Newspaper cutting concerning a gymkhana held at Quetta, India, 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(19)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting held at Rawalpindi, India, 28 October 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(20)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting held at Rawalpindi, India, 1 November 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(21)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(22)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting held at Rawalpindi, India, 30 October 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(23)

Newspaper cutting headlined Indian Turf Guide - 1890-91

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(24)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting held at Jullundur, India, 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(25)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting at Meerut, India, 11 November 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(26)

Newspaper cutting concerning horse racing matters, including the 'riding of Mr DeLisle', 22 November 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(27)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting at Meerut, India, 13 November 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(28)

Newspaper cutting concerning a race meeting at Meerut, India, 15 November 1890

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(29)

Newspaper cutting of a list of riders' winning averages, from The Civil and Military Gazette, 21 May 1891

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(30)

Newspaper cutting of race meeting results, from The Civil and Military Gazette, c.1891

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(31)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(32)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(33)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(34)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(35)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(36)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(37)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(38)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(39)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(40)

Newspaper cutting of race meeting results, from The Asian Sporting Newspaper, 13 March 1891

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(41)

Newspaper meeting concerning a race meeting held at Karachi, India, 11 May 1891

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(42)

Newspaper meeting concerning a race meeting held at Karachi, India, 14 May 1891

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(43)

Newspaper cutting of a list of racing mounts, 1891 - 1892

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(44)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Jubbulpore Polo Tournament, held in India, November 1893

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(45)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Lucknow, India, 9 February 1893

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(46)

Newspaper cutting concerning the horse-racing season in Poona, India, 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(47)

Newspaper cutting concerning the promotion of Captain de Lisle, to the rank of Adjutant, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(48)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Lucknow, India, 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(49)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Lucknow, India, 5 February 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(50)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Lucknow, India, 7 February 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(51)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(52)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Lucknow, India, 9 February 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(53)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Lucknow, India, 13 February 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(54)

Newspaper cutting concerning a meeting of the London and River Plate Bank, held at the Cannon Street Hotel, London, c.1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(55)

Newspaper cutting announcing the death of Mr De Lisle, c.1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(56)

Card detailing the teams competing in a polo tournament, 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(57)

Extract from a battalion order [possibly of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry], 26 December 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(58)

Newspaper cutting of a letter, by 'One of the Mixture', concerning the role of the team captain in polo, c.1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(59)

Rules of The Durham Light Infantry Polo Club, c.1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(60)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Poona, India, 13 September 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(61)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Poona, India, 15 September 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(62)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament held at Poona, India, September 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(63)

Leaflet detailing the teams competing in a polo tournament, 1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(64)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Jubbulpore, India, 20 November 1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(65)

Newspaper cutting of race meeting results, c.1894

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(66)

Scorecard for the Infantry Polo Tournament, 1895

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(67)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Lucknow, India, 12 February 1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(68)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Lucknow, India, 1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(69)

Newspaper cutting concerning a horse show in India, c.1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(70)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Jubbulpore, India, 11 November 1895

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(71)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Jubbulpore, India, 12 November 1895

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(72)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Jubbulpore, India, 18 November 1895

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(73)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Mhow, India, 9 December [possibly 1896]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(74)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Mhow, India, 11 December [possibly 1896]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(75)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Mhow, India, 14 December [possibly 1896]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(76)

Rules of The Durham Light Infantry Polo Club, c.1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(77)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament in India, c.1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(78)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Umballa (Ambala), India, 2 March [possibly 1896]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(79)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Umballa (Ambala), India, 4 March [possibly 1896]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(80)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Umballa (Ambala), India, 8 March [possibly 1896]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(81)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Bombay, India, 8 October 1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(82)

Letter from George Richardson (?) offering congratulations to The Durham Light Infantry polo team, 7 May 1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(83)

Photograph, from a magazine, of a man [possibly Mr Vincent Dowling] seated on a horse, Snow, taken in India, from The Australian, 29 August 1896

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(84)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament in India, c.1897

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(85)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Meerut, India, 7 March 1897

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(86)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Poona, India, 1897

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(87)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Poona, India, 1897

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(88)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Poona, India, from The Times of India, 30 September 1897

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(89)

Scorecard for a polo tournament at Lucknow, India, February 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(90)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Lucknow, India, 7 February 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(91)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Lucknow, India, 12 February 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(92)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Meerut, India, 5 March 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(93)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Meerut, India, 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(94)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Meerut, India, 5 March 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(95)

Newspaper cutting concerning a polo tournament at Lucknow, India, 15 February 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(96)

Newspaper cutting concerning a report on the polo team of The Durham Light Infantry, c.1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(97)

Newspaper cutting concerning the actions of Lieutenant de Beauvoir De Lisle during a siege at Ambigole, Sudan, reprinted from the Guernsey Star, 9 February 1886

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(98)

Newspaper cutting concerning the conferring of 'the distinction of companion of the 'Distinguished Service'' to Lieutenant H de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1886

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(99)

Letter to Captain De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, from the War Office, concerning the Captain's results in entrance examinations to a staff college, 5 October 1898

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(100)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch from Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, Commanding-in-Chief, South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(101)

Newspaper cutting of an account of a military engagement in South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(102)

Newspaper cutting concerning the naming of Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, and Lieutenant-General J.D.P. French, Commanding Cavalry Division, in a senior officer's report, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(103)

Newspaper cutting concerning the promotion of Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, to the 'local rank of Lieutenant Colonel in South Africa, while commanding the 6th Regiment of Mounted Artillery', c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(104)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(105)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(106)

Newspaper cutting concerning Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle's role during a military engagement at Pretoria, South Africa, from the Sydney Daily Telegraph, 2 August 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(107)

Newspaper cutting concerning the career of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(108)

Newspaper cutting concerning Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle's role in the surrender of Boer forces at Pretoria, South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(109)

Newspaper cutting concerning the wounding of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle during the relief of Elands River, South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(110)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch from Field-Marshal Lord Roberts, Commanding-in-Chief, South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(111)

Newspaper cutting concerning 'the marching record for the war', performed by a column under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, in South Africa, February [possibly 1900]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(112)

General Order of the New South Wales Military Forces, 10 October 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(113)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(114)

Newspaper cutting of a letter, from Trooper F. Pye, Australian Bushman's Corps, concerning Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle's leadership, September 1901

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(115)

Newspaper cutting concerning the appointment of Major and Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle to the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, April 1901

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(116)

Newspaper cutting concerning the promotion of Major H. de Beauvoir De Lisle to the rank of lieutenant-colonel, June 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(117)

Newspaper cutting concerning Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle's command of his column in South Africa, c.1900 - 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(118)

Newspaper cutting concerning a Boer ambush, c.1900 - 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(119)

Typescript of reports relating to Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle's services with mounted troops, 1900 - 1909

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(120)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from 'Roberts', requesting information on the benefit of 'dismounted action' during a cavalry attack, 1903

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(121)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Robert George Broadwood, concerning manoeuvres in South Africa, 1903

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(122)

Letter to 'Dear De Lisle', from Robert Baden-Powell, concerning a proposed cavalry drill book, 5 October 1903

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(123)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from 'Roberts', concerning 'letters' on cavalry, 25 October 1909

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(124)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Robert Baden-Powell, concerning a 'new book', 21 October 1903

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(125)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(126)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch, from Lieutenant-General J.D.P. French, Commanding Cavalry Division, commending the 'excellent service' of Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, 2 February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(127)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch, from Lord Roberts, mentioning Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, and other officers, March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(128)

Newspaper cutting concerning Lord Roberts' commendation of Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, 2 April 1901

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(129)

Newspaper cutting concerning special promotions, including the noting 'for Brevet rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on promotion to Major' of Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(130)

Newspaper cutting concerning a commendation of Captain H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, contained in Lord Kitchener's 'final despatch', 23 June 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(131)

Newspaper cutting concerning the wounding of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(132)

Magazine cutting concerning the marriage of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle and Miss L.A. Bryant at Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(133)

Photograph, from a magazine, of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, in civilian dress, c.1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(134)

Photograph, from a magazine, of Miss L.A. Bryant, c.1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(135)

Telegram to Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, from 'Bryant', offering 'consent with pleasure', 20 March 1901

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(136)

Newspaper cutting concerning the marriage of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle and Miss L.A. Bryant at Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(137)

Cutting detailing the teams competing for the 'Champion Cup', 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(138)

Newspaper cutting concerning 'an ancient love-letter', n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(139)

Magazine cutting concerning the polo skills of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, from Baily's Magazine, July 1903

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(140)

Newspaper cutting concerning an officers' point-to-point race held near Bracknell, Berkshire, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(141)

Newspaper cutting concerning the military career of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, c.1906

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(142)

Newspaper cutting concerning Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle being selected for the Commander-in-Chief's staff during army manoeuvres, c.1906

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(143)

Cutting of the results of examinations for admission to a staff college, November 1908

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(144)

Newspaper cutting of a speech given by Mr Broderick, Secretary of State for War, 6 December 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(145)

Newspaper cutting concerning the military career of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, c.1906

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(146)

Newspaper cutting concerning a question, raised in the House of Commons by Colonel Legge, addressed to Mr Broderick, Secretary of State for War, concerning the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle to the 2nd Provisional Regiment of Hussars, 18 December 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(147)

Photograph of mounted soldiers crossing a river [possibly in South Africa], c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(148)

Newspaper cutting headlined 'The Duties of an Officer', 1 April 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(149)

Memorandum issued by Captain H.A. Tomkinson, Royal Dragoons, 1910

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(150)

Letter to Colonel H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 1st (Royal) Dragoons, from F.R. Williams, Colonel-in-Chief of the Royals, giving consent to the erection of 'Regimental Memorial Cottage Homes', 3 May 1907

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(151)

Newspaper cutting entitled 'De Lisle the Rearguard Man', c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(152)

Newspaper cutting concerning a concert by the 'Diamond Troupe' at the Court Theatre [possibly in London], 22 January 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(153)

Telegram to 'Brigadier Cavalry' announcing 'War has broken out with Germany', 5 August 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(154)

Photograph, from a postcard, of Her Royal Highness Queen Mary, c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(155)

Photograph, from a postcard, of His Royal Highness King George V, c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(156)

Telegram to 'De Lisle' stating 'Desperate fighting well', 26 August 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(157)

Newspaper cutting concerning despatches from Field-Marshal J.D.P. French, including an account of General De Lisle's actions on the battlefield, September 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(158)

Newspaper cutting revising and correcting a list of names, including that of Brigadier-General De Lisle, appended to a despatch from Field-Marshal J.D.P. French, October 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(159)

Newspaper cutting concerning a cavalry attack, led by Brigadier-General De Lisle, on German positions, c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(160)

Newspaper cutting of a list of officers, including General De Lisle, mentioned in despatches from Field-Marshal J.D.P. French, 14 January 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(161)

Newspaper cutting concerning the polo career of Brigadier-General De Lisle, c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(162)

Newspaper cutting of a list of officer promotions, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(163)

Newspaper cutting concerning the military career of Brigadier-General De Lisle, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(164)

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Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(165)

Newspaper cutting of an account of a cavalry charge, by the 9th Lancers, at Thulin, Belgium, 9 September 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(166)

Newspaper cutting concerning the military career of Major-General De Lisle, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(167)

Photograph of a group of officers relaxing on a veranda [possibly taken in France], c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(168)

Newspaper cutting of an extract from an officer's account of the [first] Battle of Ypres, c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(169)

Typewritten letter to Major-General De Lisle, from 'Roberts', offering thanks for an earlier letter and stating 'I paid no attention to the report in the paper about your Brigade charging guns', 22 October 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(170)

Newspaper cutting concerning a report of 'severe fighting in the district north-east of Ypres', c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(171)

Newspaper cutting of an extract from an account of the [second?] Battle of Ypres, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(172)

Newspaper paper cutting concerning a cavalry charge, by the 10th Hussars, during the second Battle of Ypres, 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(173)

Postcard photograph of a view of Ypres Town Hall, taken in Belgium, 1912

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(174)

Signature, from a letter, of E.H.H. Allenby, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(175)

Photograph of General H. de Beauvoir De Lisle standing near woodland [possibly in Belgium], c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(176)

Newspaper cutting of an account of the Battle of Gallipoli, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(177)

Newspaper cutting of an account of the conduct of the 29th Division during the Battle of Gallipoli, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(178)

Extract from a letter from, sent by D. Haig, offering 'best wishes for a speedy success at the Dardanelles and good luck for yourself', c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(179)

Photograph of General H. de Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 29th Division, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(180)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Robert Baden-Powell, offering congratulations for the 'tremendous work which I can assure you is being watched by all of us at home with the greatest admiration and enthusiasm', 19 February 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(181)

Letter to General De Lisle, from Admiral Nicholson, onboard H.M.S. Exmouth, offering 'my hearty congratulations on your splendid news today', 28 June 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(182)

Telegram to General De Lisle, from the 1st Cavalry Division, stating 'Well Done twenty ninth', 8 July 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(183)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from A.G. Hunter-Weston, concerning a report, written by Hunter-Weston, on the 'valuable services rendered by Major General H. de. B. de Lisle', 30 September 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(184)

Number not used

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(185)

Letter to General De Lisle, from Colonel Yarr, 8th Army Corps, congratulating 'you and the 29th Division on excellent anti-cholera inoculation', 11 August 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(186)

Newspaper cutting headlined 'Gallant Twenty-Ninth Division', c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(187)

Newspaper cutting concerning a 'Special Force Order', issued by Sir Ian Hamilton, congratulating the 29th Division on a 'splendid attack' upon Gallipoli, June 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(188)

Newspaper cutting concerning an officer's account of the Battle of Gallipoli, August 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(189)

Newspaper cutting concerning an Australian soldier's tribute to the 29th Division, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(190)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch from General Sir Ian Hamilton, 5 November 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(191)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch from General Sir Ian Hamilton, 11 December 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(192)

Newspaper cutting concerning an account of the Battle of Gallipoli, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(193)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from J. Briggs (?), offering congratulations 'for your splendid work at Suvla', 22 July 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(194)

Newspaper cutting concerning the role of the 29th Division during the Battle of Gallipoli, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(195)

Newspaper cutting concerning an announcement, made by Prime Minister Asquith in the House of Commons, of the withdrawal of troops from Cape Helles, Gallipoli, c.1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(196)

Newspaper cutting concerning Major-General H. de Beauvoir De Lisle being mentioned in a despatch from General Sir Charles Munro, July 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(197)

Note on Major-General De Lisle's leadership during the Gallipoli Campaign, signed by General Sir Ian Hamilton, c.1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(198)

Newspaper cutting concerning a list of names submitted by General D. Haig for 'special mention', November 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(199)

Newspaper cutting concerning an attack by British and French troops on German positions north of the River Somme, France, 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(200)

Newspaper cutting headlined 'Magnificent Gallantry of our Troops', c.1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(201)

Part of a map of Hawthorn Hill and environs, the Somme, France, c.1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(202)

Signature of Lord Kitchener [possibly taken from a letter], n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(203)

Memorandum from Major-General Scott, Commanding 12th Division, offering his 'high appreciation of the good work and fighting' carried out by the 88th Infantry Brigade, 19 October 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(204)

Newspaper cutting of a list of officers, including Major-General De Lisle, appointed to 'the Most Honourable Order of the Bath', c.1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(205)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Battle of the Somme, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(206)

Newspaper cutting concerning the Battle of the Somme, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(207)

Routine Orders issued by Major-General Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 29th Division, 28 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(208)

Memorandum from Major J.E. Turner, forwarding 'remarks of the Army Commander on your operations in N.35 and N.36', 4 February 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(209)

Newspaper cutting of a list of officers, including Major-General De Lisle, appointed to 'the Most Honourable Order of the Bath', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(210)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from Evelyn Wood, offering 'congratulations on your K.C.B.', 1 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(211)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from 'Hunter', offering congratulations 'on the honour given to you by the King', 1 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(212)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from Smith-Dorrien (?), offering congratulations on his knighthood, 6 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(213)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from Robert Baden-Powell, expressing delight on seeing 'your name in the Gazette as being recognised by the King for the splendid service you have done', 3 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(214)

Message to Major-General De Lisle, from General Rawlinson, offering 'warmest congratulations of K.C.B.', January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(215)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from Horan, offering thanks for a previous letter and reciprocating congratulations, 8 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(216)

Letter to 'Dear De Lisle', from J. d'O. Snow (?), stating 'No one deserves a K.C.B. better than you do', 2 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(217)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from William Birdwood, offering 'my congratulations to you on your K.C.B.', 15 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(218)

Christmas greetings card, 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(219)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from John Bridges, offering 'many congratulations on your hard won K.C.B.', 3 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(220)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from H. Newman, offering 'ten thousand congratulations on a tardily (?) bestowed reward', 7 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(221)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from Peyton (?), offering 'my most sincere congratulations on your K.C.B.', 16 January 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(222)

Letter to 'Dear General De Lisle', from Arthur Conan Doyle, offering 'my sincere congratulations', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(223)

Newspaper cutting of a letter concerning the successful military careers of the former members of the polo team of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, from The Daily Mail, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(224)

Newspaper cutting concerning Major-General De Lisle's knighthood, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(225)

Message [possibly from General Rawlinson] conveying 'my hearty congratulations [to the 86th Brigade] for grit and tenacity during a trying day', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(226)

Message from General Rawlinson conveying 'to the 29th Division and specially to the 86th Brigade my congratulations on their successful attack yesterday', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(227)

Memorandum concerning remarks, made by 'the Corps Commander', on the consolidation of captured trenches, and on a report of men suffering from 'trench foot', 7 March 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(228)

Newspaper cutting concerning a report on the capture of trenches north-east of Sailly-Saillisel, France, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(229)

Letter to 'Dear De Lisle', from J.A.L. Haldane, conveying 'to the famous 29th Division my high appreciation of their gallantry and valuable work in and around Moncy during the past fortnight', 26 April 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(230)

Memorandum conveying a message from Lieutenant-General F.R. The Earl of Oban, to the General Office Commanding, 29th Division, offering 'My heartiest thanks [for] your noble work in Flanders', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(231)

Photograph, from a newspaper, captioned Introducing an American to the Front, showing a British soldier and an American soldier standing near a trench, taken in France/Belgium, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(232)

Newspaper cutting concerning the fighting prowess of 'the Newfoundlanders', 3 September [possibly 1917]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(233)

Newspaper cutting concerning 'a tale' of a certain sergeant-major of the King's Own Scottish Borderers', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(234)

Newspaper cutting concerning the fortitude of a group of Royal Fusiliers under enemy fire, 19 September [possibly 1917]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(235)

Message to the 29th Division, from General Gough, stating that 'During the third battle of Ypres the 29th Division has shown a fine example', 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(236)

Message to the 29th Division, from General Gough, stating that 'During the third battle of Ypres the 29th Division has shown a fine example', 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(237)

Newspaper cutting concerning the breaching of the Hindenburg Line by the Third Army, 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(238)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting at Masnieres, France, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(239)

Newspaper cutting concerning 'a tale of gallantry of a colonel commanding an infantry battalion', 10 December [possibly 1917]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(240)

Map, from a newspaper, of Cambrai and environs, France, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(241)

Newspaper cutting detailing fighting near Masnieres, France, 8 December [possibly 1917]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(242)

Newspaper cutting detailing fighting near Masnieres, France, c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(243)

Letter to 'Dear Harris St John', from G.R. Hodgson, concerning General De Lisle's gallantry, 24 February 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(244)

Letter to 'My Dear De Lisle', from H.A. Lawrence, offering assurance 'that in the forthcoming despatch the part played by your 29th Division is properly recognised', 10 February 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(245)

Letter to 'Dear General', from General J. Byng, Third Army, offering 'my sincere appreciation of the services which have been rendered to this Army by the 29th Division', 5 July 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(246)

Message to the 29th Division, from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, conveying 'to General de Lisle and men of the 29th Division my warm congratulations on the splendid fight successfully maintained by them against repeated attacks by numerically superior forces', c.1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(247)

Certificate, issued by the 29th Division, recognising gallantry and devotion to duty, c. 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(248)

Special Order of the Day issued by Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 29th Division, 7 December 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(249)

Message to the 29th Division, from the Fourth Army, concerning the appointment of Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle as Commanding Officer, 13th Corps, March 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(250)

Special Order of the Day issued by Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 29th Division, 11 March 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(251)

Intelligence Summary issued by the 13th Corps, March 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(252)

Newspaper cutting concerning a despatch from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, detailing 'actions in the vicinity of Cambrai', France, 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(253)

Newspaper cutting concerning 'the action of the 1st Battalion, Royal Iniskilling Fusiliers, 36th Division' near Fontaine-les-Cleres, France, c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(254)

Memorandum to the 15th Corps, from General H.S. Horne, Commanding First Army, expressing 'my appreciation of the great bravery and endurance with which all ranks have fought and held out against overwhelming numbers', 16 April 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(255)

Newspaper cutting concerning Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig's praise for the 15th Corps following the capture of Oultersteene [possibly Belgium], c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(256)

Newspaper cutting concerning Army appointments, including the appointment of Sir Beauvoir De Lisle as temporary Lieutenant-General, 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(257)

Newspaper cutting concerning the military career of General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(258)

Newspaper cutting concerning the title of 'Royal' to the Newfoundland Regiment, 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(259)

Newspaper cutting of a Special Order of the Day, issued by Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(260)

Newspaper cutting of a list of appointments, granted for 'distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders; including the appointment of Sir Beauvoir De Lisle as Lieutenant-General, January 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(261)

Newspaper cutting of an appreciation of Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, written by Lieutenant-Colonel Repington, c.1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(262)

Number not used

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(263)

Letter to 'My dear General', from W.E. Layley (?), presenting a cigarette case 'as some small expression of appreciation for all you did for the Division during the long time you Commanded it', 24 September 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(264)

Verse entitled 'The Song of the 29th Division', c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(265)

Newspaper cutting headlined 'The Story of Cambrai', February 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(266)

Order, in French, conferring the decoration 'Grand Officier de l'Ordre de Leopold et Croix de Guerre' to Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, 16 September 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(267)

Memorandum announcing the award of the decoration 'Grand Officier de l'Ordre de Leopold et Croix de Guerre' to Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, 3 February 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(268)

Translation of instructions, issued by the German Great General Staff, on the conduct of artillery fire, 30 October 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(269)

Illustrated card, c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(270)

Routine Orders issued by Major-General H.H. Allenby, Commanding Cavalry Division, 22 September 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(271)

Routine Orders issued by Major-General De Lisle, Commanding 1st Cavalry Division, 3 November 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(272)

Extract from Routine Orders, c.1914 -1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(273)

Extract of a report on 'the enemy's losses', 8 September 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(274)

Newspaper cutting concerning a letter sent by Warnten, a German officer, paying tribute to the fighting qualities of 'Englishmen', from The Daily Mail, c.1915 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(275)

Signature of the Earl of Cavan, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(276)

Newspaper cutting headlined 'Kaiser Antichrist?', c.1914 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(277)

Special Order issued by Major-General De Lisle, Commanding 1st Cavalry Division, 26 May 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(278)

Special Order of the Day issued by Field-Marshal Sir John French, Commander-in-Chief, British Army in the Field, 17 September 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(279)

Letter to Mrs De Lisle, from 'Francis', reporting that 'the General is safe and well', 10 September 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(280)

Extract from Routine Orders showing a copy of an order issued by 'the German Emperor', 1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(281)

Photograph of a group of officers standing in a field, c.1914 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(282)

Casualties of Infantry of 29th Division, 25 April - 6 January [1915 -1916]

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(283)

Details of battle casualties and 'sick wastage' of the 29th Division during tours of duty at Gallipoli, the Somme, Arras, Ypres, and Cambrai, 25 April 1915 - 5 December 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(284)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Hunter-Weston, offering 'my appreciation and commendation of the trouble that had been taken' following a visit to the trenches by the King of the Belgians and Prince Algy of Teck, 28 September 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(285)

Sketch of a view of a camp at Gully Beach, Gallipoli, 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(286)

Letter to the Second Army, from the Commanding Officer, 8th Corps, recommending Major-General De Lisle for a Croix de Guerre, 12 August 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(287)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Peyton, offering 'my fullest sympathy' in regard of 'lying gossip' concerning 'your gallant Division', 8 February 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(288)

Extract from Routine Orders issued by Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, 16 April 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(289)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Hunter-Weston, offering 'very heartiest congratulations to you and the incomparable 29th on the glorious work I have just read about', 21 November 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(290)

Memorandum concerning the appointment of Sir Beauvoir De Lisle as temporary Lieutenant-General, Commanding 8th Army Corps, 23 March 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(291)

Extract from a report on operations on the 'corps front', 12 July 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(292)

Message to General De Lisle, from General Plumer, offering 'my hearty congratulations' following a successful operation, 18 August 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(293)

Memorandum concerning a telegram from Field-Marshal D. Haig, conveying to Lieutenant-General De Lisle and the 15th Corps 'my warm congratulations on the capture of Outtersteene', August 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(294)

Message to the 29th Division, from General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 15th Corps, conveying 'my hearty congratulations on their successful operations today', 4 September 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(295)

Letter to the Second Army, from Lieutenant-General Hunter-Weston, Commanding 8th Corps, recommending Major-General Beauvoir De Lisle for a Croix de Guerre, 12 August 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(296)

Letter to Lieutenant-General Hunter-Weston, from the Second Army, turning down a request to award a Croix de Guerre to Major-General Beauvoir De Lisle, 14 August 1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(297)

Postcard photograph of Kaiser Wilhelm II and a woman [possibly his wife, Augusta Viktoria], c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(298)

Humorous verse, c.1914 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(299)

Humorous verse, c.1914 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(300)

Letter to 'My dear De Lisle', from Edward Allenby, stating 'We gave the Turks a lesson on Cavalry' and detailing the position of cavalry and infantry units, 20 October 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(301)

Special Order of the Day issued by Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, 7 November 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(302)

Letter to 'Mon General', in French, 19 October 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(303)

Letter to 'Dear De Lisle', from Herbert Plumer, concerning the 'XV Corps and its Division', 12 November 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(304)

Citation for the award of a 'l'ordre de l'Armee les Officiers Anglais' to Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, 28 November 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(305)

Report on the military career of Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, 1914 - 1918, issued by General H. Plumer, Commanding Second Army, 19 January 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(306)

Newspaper cutting concerning the award of Croix De Commandeurs to British officers, including Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, January 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(307)

Special Order of the Day issued by Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, c.1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(308)

Record of Service of Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, 1914 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(309)

Certificate issued to Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, dated 8 November 1918, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(310)

Script of an address given to troops by Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, Commanding 15th Corps, during a colours presentation, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(311)

Letter to 'Dear De Lisle', from D. Haig, concerning a conversation between Haig and Mr Churchill on the subject of an appointment for General De Lisle, 13 April 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(312)

Newspaper cutting concerning the appointment of Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle as General Officer-in-Command, the Western Command, October 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(313)

Newspaper cutting announcing the retirement of Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, c.1923

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(314)

Newspaper cutting concerning the retirement, and the military career of Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, c.1923

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(315)

Note on D/DLI 7/172/1(314) issued by the Twenty Ninth Division Club, n.d.

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(316)

Illustration of a memorial to the 29th Division in Warwickshire, 1920

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(317)

Postcard photograph of three officers, including officer De Lisle, right, standing by 'the hat of a German we've just killed', c.1914 - 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(318)

Certificate issued to Colonel Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir J. French, dated 14 January 1915, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(319)

Certificate issued to Major-General Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from General Sir Ian Hamilton, dated 22 September 1915, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(320)

Certificate issued to Major-General Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from General Sir Charles Monro, dated 6 March 1916, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(321)

Certificate issued to Major-General Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, dated 13 November 1916, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(322)

Certificate issued to Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, dated 7 November 1917, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(323)

Certificate issued to Major-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, dated 7 April 1918, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(324)

Certificate issued to Lieutenant-General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir D. Haig, dated 16 March 1919, issued 1 July 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(325)

Certificate issued to Brigadier-General Beauvoir De Lisle on being mentioned in a Despatch from Field-Marshal Sir John French, dated 8 October 1914, issued 1 March 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/172/1(326)

Memorials to General Sir Beauvoir De Lisle, and Colonel J. Forbes-Robertson, issued by the Twenty-Ninth Division Association, 31 August 1955

(1 volume, cloth bound)

95895 Private Thomas DENT (Ref: Dent D/DLI 7/859/1)

19th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born 1887

Ref: D/DLI 7/859/1

Protection certificate and certificate of identity of Private Thomas Dent, of 16 Goatbeck Terrace, Langley Moor; North Camp, Ripon, Yorkshire, 3 January 1919

(1 paper)

V337512 Lance-Corporal Henry DERBYSHIRE (Ref: Derbyshire D/DLI 7/860/1-2)

7th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/860/1

Certificate of registration of Henry Derbyshire of 63 Northumberland Street, Sunderland, under the National Registration Act, 1915, 1915

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/860/2

Certificate of service of V337512 Lance-Corporal Henry Derbyshire, 7th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, Volunteer Force, from 7 February 1917 to 31 October 1919, n.d. [1919]

(1 paper)

4467148 Private William Joseph DESMOND (Ref: Desmond D/DLI 7/861/1-9)

16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born 3 May 1917; called up 26 July 1940; served in 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry for 2 years and 3 months prior to 13 February 1946; 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment to June 1946; The Durham Light Infantry 26 July - 26 August 1946

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/1

Soldier's release book of Private William Joseph Desmond, 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, 11 May 1946

(1 booklet and 1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/2

Record of service of Private William Joseph Desmond in The Durham Light Infantry, from 26 July to 26 August 1946, 4 June 1946

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/3

Certificate of transfer to the Army Reserve, from 28 August 1946, of Private William Joseph Desmond, The Durham Light Infantry, 5 June 1946

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/4

Certificate presented to Private William Desmond, 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, in recognition of his service in Italy, Austria, Egypt, Palestine and Syria, on leaving the regiment, n.d. [1946]

(1 card, colour printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/5

Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel D.H.C. Worrall, Commanding 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, to subscribers to the 16th Battalion Benevolent Fund, concerning the transfer of funds to the Regimental Benevolent Fund, 31 January 1946

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/6

Testimonial letter from Lieutenant-Colonel D.H.C. Worrall, commanding 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, concerning Private William Desmond ,13 February 1946

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/7

Receipt for the greatcoat of Private William Joseph Desmond, 6th Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, Inkerman Barracks, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey, 1 June 1946

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/8

Roll of honour of the officers and men of the 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 1943 - 1945; August 1945

(2 papers, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/861/9

List of members of the 16th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry Old Comrades' Association, 2nd edition, n.d. [after 1945]

(1 booklet, printed)

Captain Leonard Albert DICK (Ref: Dick D/DLI 7/173/1)

18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/173/1

Photograph of Captain L. A. Dick at Daneville, France, 1 October 1917

(1 photograph, 9cm. x 14cm., black and white)

Captain Arthur Thomas Tyson DICKENS (Ref: Dickens D/DLI 7/174/1)

1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/174/1

Short service commission of Arthur Thomas Tyson Dickens, from 1 October 1946, as Captain in The Durham Light Infantry, 4 July 1950

(1 paper)

101720 Private Edmund DINGLEY, M.M. (Ref: Dingley D/DLI 7/862/1-2)

29th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Residence Bermondsey, Surrey. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/862/1

Citation for the award of the Military Medal to 101720 Private E. Dingley for his gallantry at Comines, France, on 14 October 1918, by Lieutenant-Colonel B.W. Ridley, 29th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 4 March 1919

(1 paper, typescript)

Ref: D/DLI 7/862/2

Photograph of Private Edmund Dingley, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and white)

11212 Private Joseph William DITCHBURN (Ref: Ditchburn D/DLI 7/863/1)

2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Born in Sunderland; died of wounds 14 October 1914. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/863/1

Photograph of Private Joseph William Ditchburn, n.d. [ c.1914]

(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 13 cm., black and white, card mounted)

2204, later 204940 Corporal George Handhaugh DIXON (Ref: Dixon D/DLI 7/175/1)

5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, later Railway Operating Troops, Royal Engineers
Born Darlington; died, 1978 - 1979. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/175/1

Printed speech by Sir John French to 5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, concerning its attack on an unidentified village, and the death of Brigadier-General Riddell, n.d. [26 April 1915]

(1 paper, card mounted)

300838 Acting Sergeant William DIXON (Ref: Dixon D/DLI 7/864/1-7)

12th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Killed in action 20 September 1917

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/1

Memorial card to Acting Sergeant William Dixon, 12th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, eldest son of John and Ellen Dixon of 7 Gordon Terrace, Shield Row, Stanley, killed in action on 20 September 1917, age 26, n.d. [1917] Includes: a copy of the photograph D/DLI 7/864/2

(1 card, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/2

Photograph of Corporal William Dixon, n.d. [ c.1916 - 1917]

(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/3

Wedding photograph of Corporal William Dixon, his wife Beatrice (nee Bainbridge) and family members; taken by James Sword Studios of Chester-le-Street and West Stanley, n.d. [before October 1916]

(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/4

Portrait photograph of Ethel, wife of William Dixon, taken by Bambridge, Front Street, West Stanley, 6 October 1916

(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mounted)

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/5

Photograph of P1891 Lance-Corporal C. Gorman, of the Military Foot Police, and his wife, taken by Sword photographers, West Stanley, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

(1 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/6

Group photograph of an unidentified platoon, not The Durham Light Infantry, including Lance-Corporal C. Gorman, middle row, on right, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/864/7

Photograph of an unidentified group of seven soldiers, including a sergeant in police uniform, and possibly including C. Gorman, front left; taken by R.O. Wilson, Carlton Studios, Consett, n.d. [ c.1918]

(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)

4455315 Private William Smith DIXON, M.M. (Ref: Dixon D/DLI 7/865/1)

9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/865/1

Citation by Lieutenant R.H. Forbes, M.C., Carrier Platoon Officer, 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, and Major R.C. Kelly, commanding Headquarters Company, 9th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, for the gallantry under fire of Private W.S. Dixon, of the Carrier Platoon, near Dunkirk, France, on 29 May 1940, 10 January 1945

(1 paper)