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Durham Light Infantry Records

Reference: D/DLI 7 Catalogue Title: Durham Light Infantry Records Area: Catalogue Category: Antiquarian and Composite Records Description: Individual Soldiers - surnames H: Hu to Hy

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4468255, later 2227582 Colour-Sergeant William HUDSON, M.M. (Ref: Hudson D/DLI 7/336/1-5)

16th Battalion, later 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Sunderland, 1920; enlisted, 1940; awarded the M.M. while in Italy, 1944; left the Army, 1946; re-enlisted, 1949; retired, 1958; died, April 1992. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.


Letter from [Brigadier A.P.B. Lock, officer commanding 139 Brigade] to Colour-Sergeant W. Hudson, congratulating him on the award of the Military Medal, 27 October 1944
(1 paper)


Copy and transcript of a newspaper article concerning Colour-Sergeant W. Hudson being awarded the Military Medal and his brother receiving a commission, 25 October 1944
(2 papers)


Printed letter from King George VI originally enclosing the Military Medal, n.d., [c. 1944]
(1 paper)


Letter from the Ministry of Defence, Bourne Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex, to Mr. S. Hudson, 1046 Bolton Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, concerning the military service of Colour-Sergeant William Hudson, 20 July 1992
(2 papers)


Photograph of two soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, including Sergeant W. Hudson, M.M., on left, n.d., [1939 - 1945] Endorsed: greeting from Bill [Hudson] to his wife, n.d.
(1 photograph, 11.5cm. x 8cm., black and white)

8/6093 Company Sergeant-Major John HUGHES (Ref: Hughes D/DLI 7/337/1-5)

1st Battalion, later 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Two letters from Company Sergeant-Major J. Hughes, Darmstadt Prisoner of War Camp, Germany, to his wife, Mrs. J. Hughes, The Drill Hall, Chester-le-Street, concerning his parcels and sending greetings, 18 September - 29 November 1918
(2 cards)


Certificate of honourable discharge issued to 6093 Company Sergeant-Major John Hughes, The Durham Light Infantry, 12 March 1919
(1 paper, printed)


Photograph of [Corporal] J. Hughes, with another corporal and a private soldier of The Durham Light Infantry, [1 December 1903]
(1 photograph, 11cm. x 15cm., black and white)


Group photograph of the [1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry], hockey team, including J. Hughes, middle of top row, n.d., [c. 1903]
(1 photograph, 28cm. x 20cm., sepia)


Photograph of Sergeant J. Hughes, n.d., [after 1903]
(1 photograph, 5cm. x 9cm., sepia)

[Private] Thomas HUGHES (Ref: Hughes D/DLI 7/897/1-4)

2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry


Copy photograph portrait of Thomas Hughes, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1890s]
(1 photograph, 16 cm. x 22 cm., black and white)


Copy photograph of Thomas Hughes, wearing the uniform of The Durham Light Infantry, and Elizabeth Hughes, n.d. [ c.1900]
(1 photograph, 10 cm. x 15 cm., black and white)


Copy photograph of an unidentified Durham Light Infantry football team, probably 2nd Battalion, 1907 Includes: front row, second from right, Thomas Hughes
(1 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white)


Copy photograph of the football team of 'A' Company, 2nd Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, 1910 - 1911 Includes: back row, right, Thomas Hughes
(1 photograph, 28 cm., x 21 cm., black and white)

Second Lieutenant Thomas HUGHFF (Ref: Hughff D/DLI 7/338/1)

19th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Temporary commission of T. Hughff as a second lieutenant, 18 October 1917
(1 paper)

77740 Private Sidney Charles Edward HULL (Ref: Hull D/DLI 7/1232/1-6)

8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born 9 March 1899; residence Stoke on Trent; enlisted under age in the Durham Light Infantry; served with the British Expeditionary Force in 1/8th Battalion; captured and taken prisoner by the Germans, possibly in March 1918; escaped, recaptured and later sent to work in the salt mines [location unknown]; killed his armed guard and escaped a second time, repatriated in 1918 with the help of the French Underground movement; no surviving service and pension records; died 1 January 1978


Letter from Major [signature indecipherable], 8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, to Mrs. A. Hull, 56 Selwyn Street, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, informing her that he has been asked by the Commanding Officer at present engaged in active operations to reply to her letter, and regrets that her son [Private Sidney Hull] was officially reported missing during the recent operations of the 8th Battalion; reports that 'a number were completely surrounded and would be captured, however you have possibly already heard from him yourself', n.d. [1918]
(1 paper)


Letter from King George V, Buckingham Palace, London [to Private Sidney Hull] welcoming him on his release from captivity as a prisoner of war, 1918
(1 paper)


Brief family notes concerning the military career of Private Sidney Hull and his experiences as a prisoner of war, n.d. [c. 2000]
(1 paper)


Portrait photograph of Sidney Charles Edward Hull, Durham Light Infantry, in service dress, n.d. [c. 1915] Shows DLI cap badge; Lance Corporal's single stripe on upper left sleeve; white (light green?) lanyard worn around left shoulder; metal proficiency badge on left lower sleeve - 'LG' within a wreath (Lewis Gunner); and leather snake-clasp belt
(1 photograph, 8.5cm x 14cm, black and white)


Group photograph of three Durham Light Infantry soldiers, probably 8th Battalion, in service dress without caps, including Private Sidney Charles Edward Hull on the left, n.d. [c. 1917]. Shows metal shoulder badge - bugle over 'DURHAM'; proficiency badge on left lower sleeve - 'LG' within a wreath? [indistinct, photo damaged]; central soldier may be wearing a webbing waist belt. Endorsed: Please take care of this, as it is the only one I have left
(1 photograph, 13cm x 7.5cm, black and white)


Durham Light Infantry cap badge, n.d. [1914-1918]
(1 metal badge)

Sergeant Fred HUNTER (Ref: Hunter D/DLI 7/339/1-27)

7th Battalion, later 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
7th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, (no.81120), 1918 - 1919; 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, (no. 4435888), 6 March 1919 - 31 March 1921


Printed letter from King George V, Buckingham Palace, London, to those who have returned from being a prisoner of war in Germany, 1918
(1 paper)


'The Soldier's Own Diary' of Private F. Hunter, 1919
(1 volume, cloth bound)


Discharge certificate of acting Sergeant F. Hunter, 31 March 1921
(1 paper)


Field service postcard from F. Hunter to Miss Maggie Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, with the message "I am quite well", 12 May 1918
(1 card)


Field service postcard from F. Hunter to Miss Maggie Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, 22 May 1918
(1 card)


Field postcard from Private F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings and asking for news, 19 June 1918
(1 card)


Field postcard from Private F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings and adding "I hope you are enquiring about sending parcels through", 26 June 1918
(1 card)


Field postcard from Private F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings and adding "I hope you are looking into the matter of sending out parcels", 3 July 1918
(1 card)


Letter from Private F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, [Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle], sending personal greetings, 7 July 1918
(1 paper)


Letter from Private F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his sister, Miss Maggie Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings and enquiring about parcels, 16 July 1918
(1 paper and 1 envelope)


Field postcard from Private F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his sister, Miss Maggie Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings and adding "I am hoping to hear from you soon", 17 July 1918
(1 card)


Letter from Pioneer F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarette, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his father [Mr. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle], describing life in the prisoner of war camp, asking for parcels and letters, and sending personal greetings, 18 August 1918
(1 paper)


Field postcard from Pioneer F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarette, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending greetings to his family and friends, 21 August 1918
(1 card)


Postcard from Pioneer F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarette, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, saying that he is well, asking after his family, and asking for news, 28 August 1918
(1 card)


Letter from Pioneer F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings to family and friends and asking for a letter, 1 September 1918
(1 paper and 1 envelope)


Field postcard from Pioneer F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings and adding "I shall be very pleased to hear from you soon and I hope you are looking after my parcels", 3 September 1918
(1 card)


Field postcard from Pioneer F. Hunter, Festungs, Lazarett, Germersheim am Rheine, Germany, to his mother, Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, sending personal greetings, 11 September 1918
(1 card)


Letter from Pioneer F. Hunter, [Germany], to his sister Miss Maggie Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, saying that he has left Germersheim, that he has met some men from County Durham, and asking for cigarettes and chocolate, 6 October 1918
(1 paper and 1 envelope)


Letter from Fred [Hunter] to his family, describing his journey out of Germany, 22 November 1918
(1 paper)


Letter from Fred [Hunter] to his sister Maggie [Hunter], 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, telling her that "we have been released from Germany", describing his experiences as a prisoner of war, and saying that he and his comrades will be back in England shortly, 23 November 1917 [sic] [1918]
(1 paper)


Released prisoners of war postcard from F. Hunter, England, to Mrs. J.H. Hunter, 3 Victoria Terrace, Barnard Castle, with the message "I have been released and expect to be home shortly", c.1918
(1 card)


Prisoner of war postcard from Private G.R. Clarkson, Dülmen, Germany, to Mrs. Edmundson, King William Hotel, North Road, Durham, informing her that he is a prisoner of war and that Fred [Hunter] was captured on the same day, 21 July 1918
(1 card)


Aerogramme from Eva and Fred [Hunter], Barnard Castle, to Sergeant R. R. Fawcett, Royal Engineers, Rear Headquarters, No. 204 Group Royal Air Force, Western Desert, Middle East Forces, sending Christmas greetings and little drawings of Barnard Castle and beer "bottled by Carter Brothers", 30 October 1941
(1 paper)


Group photograph of the Sergeants' Mess of the lst Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including Sergeant Hunter, Cologne, Germany, 1921 Front row: Company Sergeant-Major Mason D.C.M. MM.; Company Sergeant- Major Makeham; Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant Shields; Regimental Sergeant-Major Bradley; Lieutenant D.A.S. Johnson; Lieutenant H.H.S. Morant, D.S.O.; Lieutenant Quartermaster W.H. Lowe; Band Master S.F. Fricker; Orderly Room Quartermaster-Sergeant Johnson; Company Sergeant-Major Harbron; Company Sergeant-Major Bills; Ar. S.M. Hunter Second row: Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Ryder; Company Quartermaster Barber; Sergeant Ryder; Sergeant Ruth; Sergeant King; Sergeant Todd; Sergeant Hunter; Sergeant Gough; Sergeant Santon; Sergeant Cooper; Sergeant Hawkins; Sergeant Glass; Company Quartermaster-Sergeant White Third row: Sergeant Mills; Sergeant Vasey; Sergeant Cathcart; Sergeant Dobbs; Sergeant Williams; Sergeant Sawyer; Sergeant Page; Sergeant Maddocks; Sergeant Lee; Band Sergeant Newey; Sergeant Bennett; Sergeant [Palliser]; [Sergeant-Major] Raynor Fourth row: Sergeant Oliver; Sergeant Lolley; Sergeant Johnson; Sergeant McQueen; Sergeant Turner; Sergeant Smith; Sergeant Broom; Sergeant Hurley; Sergeant Moore; Sergeant Hudson; Sergeant Mason; Sergeant Mitchell; Sergeant Bugler Mathews Back row: Sergeant Pearce; Sergeant Raffan; Sergeant Walker; Sergeant Kay; Sergeant Ritson; Sergeant Campbell; Sergeant McKie
(1 photograph, 39cm. x 28cm., black and white, card mounted, and 2 cards)


The Cologne Post, souvenir number, 1920
(1 booklet)


Newspaper cutting on the subject of "Intense Bombardment", n.d., [after 1922]
(1 paper)


Small loaf of bread with attached newspaper cutting saying that Private F. Hunter, reported missing since 27 May 1918, is a prisoner of war and in hospital, n.d., [1918]
(1 small loaf of bread, 3 cm. x 2.5 cm., and 1 paper)

22257 Private James Hudson Lee HUNTER (Ref: Hunter D/DLI 7/340/1-5)

15th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Sacriston, Durham; residence Durham; enlisted Newcastle upon Tyne, 25 November 1914; died of wounds, 3 November 1915


Soldier's small book of Private J.H.L. Hunter, 25 November 1914 - 24 February 1915
(1 volume, cloth bound)


Chester-le-Street Chronicle and District Advertiser, containing a photograph of Private J.H.L. Hunter and a note that he has been wounded, 22 October 1915:


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Seaman Wilkinson, Royal Navy, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private H. Abbot, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J.A. Morgan, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private T. Urwin, in civilian dress, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private G. McAllister, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Seaman A. Yutt (?), Royal Navy, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J. Brown, in civilian dress, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private R. Fowler, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Bugler J. Stott, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private L. Clark, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J.N. Dickinson [possibly of the Northumberland Fusiliers], c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private E. Wright, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private L. Clark, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J. Brown, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Lance-Corporal R. Harper, in civilian dress, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Seaman Ellison, Royal Navy, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private R. Rhymer, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J. Hunter, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J. McCormick, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Lance-Corporal G. Heslop, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private A. Liddle, in civilian dress, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Seaman J. Metcalf, Royal Navy, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private G. Wilkinson, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private E. Metcalf, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Sapper E. Neave, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private A.B. Tate, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private C. Clewes, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private J. Carr, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Lance-Corporal J. Finley, in civilian dress, c.1914


Photograph, from a newspaper, of Private Hugh Murray, in civilian dress, c.1914
(1 paper)


Memorial card of Private J.H.L. Hunter, n.d., [1915]
(1 card)


Memorial scroll of Private J.H.L. Hunter and covering note from the King, n.d., [1919]
(2 papers)


Notes from the Record Office, York, to Mrs. H.A. Hunter, accompanying the 1914 - 15 Star and the Victory Medal awarded to Private J.H.L. Hunter, 4 May 1920 - 20 July 1921
(2 papers)

6939, later 19353 Regimental Sergeant-Major Sydney HUNTER (Ref: Hunter D/DLI 7/341/1-2)

1st Battalion, later 15th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Washington, County Durham, 1882; enlisted, 1889 as Private; discharged, 1902; re-enlisted, October 1914; mentioned in despatches, November 1917 and March 1918; awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1918; emigrated to Canada from Washington in 1927; died Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 6 March 1966. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.


Copy letter from J. Ellis, Oakleigh, Links Drive, Widford, Chelmsford, Essex, to Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Maughan, Colchester, Essex, advising of the death of Sydney Hunter in Canada, and the interment of his ashes in Washington Cemetery, County Durham, 9 March 1966
(1 paper)


Letter from J. Ellis, Oakleigh, Links Drive, Widford, Chelmsford, Essex, to Lieutenant-Colonel G.J. Maughan, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, B.F.P.O. 628, [Cyprus], concerning the interment of the ashes of Sydney Hunter, at the family grave in Washington, and enclosing a copy extract from the Calgary Veteran, January 1964, 13 April 1966
(2 papers)

30493 Private Frederick HUNTLEY (Ref: Huntley D/DLI 7/342/1-4)

3rd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Discharged after amputation of left leg


Soldier's pay book of F. Huntley, 20 May 1916
(1 volume, cloth bound)


Character certificate of F. Huntley, 23 July 1917
(1 paper)


Certificate of discharge of F. Huntley, 4 August 1917
(1 paper)


Photograph of F. Huntley, n.d., [c. 1916]
(1 photograph, black and white, 10cm. x 15cm.)

18/1567 Lance-Corporal Thomas S. HUTCHINSON, M.M. (Ref: Hutchinson D/DLI 7/343/1-2)

'D' Company, 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Commendation of Lance-Corporal T.S. Hutchinson, 'D' Company, 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, for personal bravery in the 1st Garde Stellung on 3 March 1917, by Lieutenant-Colonel Cheyne, commanding the 18th Battalion and Captain E.B. Shields, officer commanding 'D' Company, 5 March 1917
(2 papers)


Newspaper cutting concerning a presentation to Corporal Tom Hutchinson, Military Medallist, at Tow Law Mechanics' Hall, n.d., [1918]
(1 paper, printed)

8873 Private Joseph E. HYMERS (Ref: Hymers D/DLI 7/344/1-2)

4th Battalion and 10th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry


Christmas card, of the 14th (Light) Division, 1916
(1 card)


Player's cigarette card depicting 'Army, Corps and Divisional Signs, 1914 - 1918: The Durham Light Infantry', n.d., [after 1919]
(1 card)