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Durham Light Infantry Records

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4777 Bandsman Private Louis SOLOMONS alias Langford (Ref: Solomons D/DLI 7/653/1-13)

(known as Louis Langford before 1914 and after 1934)
2/5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Served 2/5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1915 - n.d.; no. 636744 1094 Labour Corps by 1919; also served in King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry; later served as civilian clerk in the Royal Engineers, 1941, and the Royal Air Force, 1942 - 1945

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/1

Continuous certificate of discharge of bandsman, later bandmaster, L. Langford, who served on the merchant navy vessels Otway and S.S. Goth,, 14 September 1911 - 12 June 1913

(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/2

Battalion orders of 2/5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, reporting that L. Solomons, ex-bandsman of the battalion, has been wounded in France, 21 September 1916

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/3

Combined leave and railway ticket from Italy to Plaistow Station of L. Solomons, n.d.

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/4

Protection certificate and certificate of identity of L. Solomons, 31 January 1919

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/5

Certificate of transfer to reserve, on demobilization, of L. Solomons, 28 February 1919

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/6

Letter from the Ministry of Pensions, Burton Court, King's Road, London, to L. Solomons, concerning his war pension, 2 April 1919

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/7

Envelope which had previously contained demobilization papers, 1919

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/8

Letter from Lieutenant-Colonel C.[ ] Moore, Royal Engineers, Cathedral Hotel, Salisbury, Wiltshire, to L. Langford, thanking him for his service, 3 October 1941

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/9

Reference for L. Langford following his employment as a junior clerk for the Royal Engineers, Salisbury, Wiltshire, signed by the Commander, November 1941

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/10

Reference for L. Langford following his employment as clerk in the Equipment Section of R.A.F. Boscombe Down, Wiltshire, signed by the Senior Equipment Officer, 1 March 1945

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/11

Note of the duties of a temporary clerk, grade 3, 6 March 1950

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/12

Photograph of the band of 2/5th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including L. Solomons, n.d., [c. 1915]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/653/13

Letter from A.A. Langford, 27 Hughes Mansions, Vallance Road, London, to the curator of The Durham Light Infantry Museum, Durham, enclosing the above papers and giving biographical information on L. Solomons, 1 November 1984

(2 papers)

Captain Lionel Culme SOLTAU-SYMONS, D.S.O. (Ref: Soltau-Symons D/DLI 7/654/1-2)

1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Entry in McGregor

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1

Scrapbook of Captain L. Soltau-Symons concerning his service with the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in the South African War, including photographs, newspaper cuttings, caricatures and a letter, 28 October 1899 - 1 November 1902:

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(1)

Photograph of a man in civilian dress [possibly Captain L. Soltau-Symons, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry], c.1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(2)

Group photograph of the Colonel and officers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken in the United Kingdom, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(3)

Photograph of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, preparing to board the S.S. Cephalonia, taken at Southampton, Hampshire, 28 October 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(4)

Photograph of a group of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, onboard the S.S. Cephalonia, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(5)

Newspaper cutting concerning British positions between Ladysmith and Durban in South Africa, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(6)

Photograph of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, guarding a trench, taken in South Africa, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(7)

Photograph of a panoramic view of a camp and surrounding area, taken at Estcourt, South Africa, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(8)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around Spearman's Camp, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(9)

Newspaper cutting concerning an unsuccessful attempt to force a passage to Ladysmith at Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(10)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around Spearman's Camp, South Africa, including a list of killed and wounded officers, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(11)

Photograph of Captain W.C. Lascelles, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in civilian dress, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(12)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around Spearman's Camp, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(13)

Photograph of Lieutenant E.G.C. Blake, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(14)

Photograph of Lieutenant-Colonel H.S. Fitzgerald, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(15)

Photograph of Second-Lieutenant C.D. Shafto, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(16)

Newspaper cutting concerning the death, in action, of Second-Lieutenant C.D. Shafto, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(17)

Newspaper cutting of a report, by Winston Spencer Churchill, on fighting around Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(18)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(19)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(20)

Illustration of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, storming the crest of Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(21)

Newspaper cutting of a list of casualties from the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(22)

Newspaper cutting concerning an assault by the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, upon a hilltop Boer position [Vaal Krantz], February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(23)

Illustration of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, capturing the Boer position at Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(24)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting in the region of Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(25)

Newspaper cutting of a map of the Vaal Krantz area, South Africa, from The Times, 13 March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(26)

Newspaper cutting of a report, by Winston Spencer Churchill, on fighting around Vaal Krantz, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(27)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around the Vaal Krantz area of South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(28)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around the Krantz Kloof area of South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(29)

Newspaper cutting concerning General Redvers Buller's advance towards Ladysmith, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(30)

Newspaper cutting concerning fighting around Railway Hill, South Africa, February 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(31)

Newspaper cutting concerning General Redvers Buller's advance towards Ladysmith, South Africa, March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(32)

Newspaper cutting concerning General Redvers Buller's advance towards Ladysmith, South Africa, March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(33)

Newspaper cutting concerning the positions of British forces in South Africa, 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(34)

Newspaper cutting, including a map, concerning General Redvers Buller's advance towards Ladysmith, South Africa, March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(35)

Newspaper cutting concerning 'the military situation' in South Africa, March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(36)

Sketch map of Boer positions around Vaal Krantz, South Africa, 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(37)

Typescript transcript of an account of the attack on Vaal Krantz, South Africa, written by Captain L. Soltau-Symons, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(38)

Typescript transcript of letters written for 'my dear father and mother' by Captain L. Soltau-Symons, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, detailing his activities in South Africa, February - March 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(39)

Caricature of Lieutenant O.B. Harker, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(40)

Caricature of General Sir R. Gipps, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(41)

Caricature of Captain Lionel C. Soltau-Symons, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(42)

Caricature of the 'A.D.C. to Crown Prince of Siam', 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(43)

Caricature of Major H.S. Fitzgerald, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(44)

Caricature of the Crown Prince of Siam, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(45)

Caricature of Lieutenant W. Northey, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(46)

Caricature of Major Johnson Smyth, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(47)

Caricature of Captain Cumming, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(48)

Caricature of Major G.C. Mansel, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(49)

Caricature of Captain B.W.L. MacMahon, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(50)

Caricature of Second-Lieutenant C.L. Matthews, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(51)

Caricature of Lieutenant E.C. Blake, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(52)

Caricature of Lieutenant G. Cochrane, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(53)

Caricature of Colonel A.L. Woodland, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(54)

Caricature of Lieutenant E.B. Thresher, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(55)

Caricature of an unidentified man, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(56)

Caricature of Lieutenant J.S. Unthank, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(57)

Caricature of Major The Honourable W.L. Vane, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(58)

Caricature of Captain W. Lascelles, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(59)

Caricature of Captain R. Bell, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(60)

Caricature of Lieutenant C.D. Shafto, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 1899

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(61)

Telegram to 'Soltau-Symons' from 'Lionel', 1 November (?) 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(62)

Newspaper cutting concerning the return of Captain Lionel Soltau-Symons, late of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, to Plymouth, Devon, following service in South Africa, 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(63)

Newspaper cutting concerning the return of Captain Lionel Soltau-Symons, late of the 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, to Plymouth, Devon, following service in South Africa, 1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(64)

Telegram sent by a 'military secretary' to a recipient at Plymouth, Devon, forwarding a telegram received from Cape Town, South Africa, 5 April 1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(65)

Newspaper cutting concerning the news, received by Mr and Mrs Soltau-Symons, that the Lieutenant Salter Saunders, killed at Klip Drift, South Africa, was not their son, Lieutenant Lionel Soltau-Symons, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(66)

Newspaper cutting concerning Colonel Colville's activities in South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(67)

Newspaper cutting concerning Colonel Colville's activities in South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(68)

Newspaper cutting of a list of casualties from the 5th Lancers, the Imperial Light Infantry, and Rimington's Guides, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(69)

Newspaper cutting concerning a rumour that Lieutenant Lionel Soltau-Symons, 1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, had been killed at Klip Drift, South Africa, c.1900

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(70)

Newspaper cutting concerning the posting of Captain Lionel Soltau-Symons to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment on promotion from The Durham Light Infantry, c.1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(71)

Newspaper cutting concerning the promotion of Lieutenant Lionel Soltau-Symons to the rank of captain for his service in South Africa, c.1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(72)

Newspaper cutting concerning the 'splendid conduct' of British troops in South Africa, in particular the Regular Mounted Infantry, c.1902

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/1(73)

Spoof 'Egyptian' style transcript of Boer commands, c.1900

(1 volume, leather bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/654/2

Christmas card from the Dean of Gloucester, featuring a photograph of Sir Edward Elgar and the Dean in the Deanery garden, December 1926 Originally enclosed in D/DLI 7/654/1

(1 photograph, 15cm. x 9.5cm., black and white, card mounted)

325032 Company Sergeant-Major Thomas SORDY, M.C. and Bar (Ref: Sordy D/DLI 7/655/1-6)

1/6th Battalion and 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born, 1889; home address 152 St. Cuthbert's Road, Gateshead; served with the Yorkshire militia, 1907 - 1910; awarded the Military Cross in 1917 and gained the Bar in March/April 1918; awarded the French Croix de Guerre. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/655/1

Discharge certificate of militiaman 3990 Gunner Thomas Sordy, 1st Division R.F.R.A., enlisted in the militia of Yorkshire, Newcastle upon Tyne, 9 November 1910

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/655/2

Orders issued to Company Sergeant-Major Sordy, 'W' Company, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, by Major T.B. Heslop and Captain R.B. Ainsworth concerning operations near a canal and railway [battle of the Lys, France], 10 - 11 April 1918

(7 papers)

Ref: D/DLI 7/655/3

Certificate of congratulation on the gallant conduct of Company Sergeant-Major T. Sordy, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, on 23 March 1918 at Le Mesnil, France, issued by the Major-General commanding 50th Northumbrian Division, 1 September 1918

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/655/4

Newspaper cutting reporting the courage of Company Sergeant-Major Thomas Sordy, M.C., of The Durham Light Infantry, in action during an unspecified river crossing, n.d., [c. March 1918]

(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/655/5

Membership card of ex-Colour Sergeant-Major T. Sordy of the 9th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Sergeants' Mess, March 1921

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/655/6

Postcard photograph of the bar to the Military Cross awarded to Company Sergeant-Major T. Sordy, M.C., n.d., [1918]

(1 postcard, printed)

18/159 Private Joseph Harle SOUTHERN (Ref: Southern D/DLI 7/656/1-4)

18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born South Church, Bishop Auckland; residence Bishop Auckland; enlisted, Durham;
killed in action, 12 April 1918

Ref: D/DLI 7/656/1

Letter from J.H. Southern to Evelyn containing personal news, 5 October [1916 ?]

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/656/2

Commemorative scroll of J.H. Southern, n.d., [c. 1919]

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/656/3

Photograph of J.H. Southern, n.d., [1914 - 1918]

(1 photograph, 23cm. x 38cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/656/4

The Northern Echo newspaper, recording the armistice, 12 November 1918

(1 paper)

4469651 Private Leslie SOUTHWICK (Ref: Southwick D/DLI 7/964/1-8)

The Durham Light Infantry
Born Yorkshire 27 October 1911; occupation joiner; enlisted Folkestone, Kent 8 January 1942; served in The Durham Light Infantry 8 January 1942 - 9 October 1945; served with Eighth Army in the North Africa Campaign and in Italy. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/1

Soldier's service and pay book of Private Leslie Southwick, 1942 - 1945

(1 booklet)

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/2

Record of service card of Private L. Southwick, from 1942 to 1945, 29 September 1945

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/3

Regimental route authority for Private L. Southwick, The Durham Light Infantry, to proceed to York for release, issued by Captain G.E. Godfrey, Adjutant, 159 Prisoner of War Base Camp, Butterwick, 17 September 1945

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/4

Certificate of release of Private L. Southwick, The Durham Light Infantry, attached 159 Prisoner of War Camp, by Captain G.E. Godfrey, 159 Prisoner of War Base Camp, Butterwick, 18 September 1945

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/5

Order of service for the use of Free Churches in commemoration of the late King George V, n.d. [January 1936]

(1 paper, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/6

Soldiers Guide to Sicily, produced by the Middle East Forces Printing and Stationery Services, 2 June 1943

(1 booklet, printed)

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/7

Photograph of Les Southwick in battle dress, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/964/8

Photograph of a group of soldiers, including Les Southwick, third from the right, back row, n.d. [1939 - 1945]

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

Second Lieutenant John Edmund SPEDDING (Ref: Spedding D/DLI 7/657/1-4)

2nd Volunteer Battalion and 2/6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/657/1

Commission of J.E. Spedding, gent., as second lieutenant in the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 15 March 1905

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/657/2

Photograph of Captain J.E. Spedding, Durham Light Infantry, 1917

(1 photograph, mounted, 17.5cm x 23cm, sepia)

Ref: D/DLI 7/657/3

Photograph of Captain J.E. Spedding, Durham Light Infantry; taken by Gladstone Adams, Whitley Bay, n.d. [c.1917]

(1 photograph, 17.5cm x 30cm, sepia)

Ref: D/DLI 7/657/4

Photograph of a group of Durham Light Infantry officers and non-commissioned officers, including Captain J.E. Spedding seated in the centre of the second row; taken by Austin Wood, The Studio, Bishop Auckland, n.d. [c.1917]

(1 photograph, mounted, 23cm x 17.5cm, sepia)

3799 Private Thomas SPEDDING (Ref: Spedding D/DLI 7/658/1-16)

1/6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Born Bishop Auckland; enlisted Durham; killed in action, 2 October1916

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/1

Postcard from T. Spedding to Mr. J. Spedding, High Doctor Pasture, Wolsingham, containing news from the trenches, n.d., [1914 - 1916]

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/2

Letter from Signaller C. Parvin, Headquarters, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, to Mr. Spedding, sending condolences on the death of T. Spedding, 5 October 1916

(4 papers)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/3

Letter from Second Lieutenant K.B. Stuart, Signal Officer, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, to Mr. Spedding, sending condolences on the death of T. Spedding, 6 October 1916

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/4

Letter from C. Parvin to Mr. and Mrs. Spedding, containing personal news and condolences on the death of T. Spedding, 10 November 1916

(4 papers)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/5

Letter from C. Parvin to Mr. and Mrs. Spedding, containing personal news and condolences on the death of T. Spedding, 23 April 1917

(3 papers)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/6

Letter from C. Parvin to Mr. and Mrs. Spedding, containing personal news, 14 May 1917

(3 papers)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/7

Embroidered greetings card from C. Parvin to Mr. and Mrs. Spedding, n.d., [1914 - 1918]

(1 card)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/8

Order of service of the dedication and unveiling of the memorial cross at the church of Wolsingham, St. Mary and St. Stephen, 2 October 1920

(1 booklet)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/9

Order of service of the dedication and unveiling of the memorial tablet at the church of Wolsingham, St. Mary and St. Stephen, 12 September 1926

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/10

Hymn sheet, possibly for memorial service at the church of Wolsingham, St. Mary and St. Stephen, n.d., [c. 1919]

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/11

Photograph of T. Spedding, n.d., [1914 - 1916]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/12

Photograph of Charles Parvin, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d., [1914 - 1918]

(1 photograph, 8cm. x 13cm., black and white)

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/13

Photograph of Charles Brown, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d., [1914 - 1918]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/14

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d., [1914 - 1918]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/15

Photograph of an unidentified soldier, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d., [1914 - 1918]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/658/16

Photograph of Wolsingham war memorial, n.d., [c. 1920]

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

15955 Company Sergeant-Major Thomas SPEDDING (Ref: Spedding D/DLI 7/965/1-3)

12th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Residence Pelton Fell; served during the First World War; awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Medals in D.L.I.

Ref: D/DLI 7/965/1

Photograph of the Newfield Inn, Pelton Fell, and five people walking along the street in the middle distance, including, centre, Thomas Spedding, and second left, in an invalid chair, Andrew Stott, bilateral amputee, both of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [ c.1918]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/965/2

Embroidered silk postcard of a horseshoe and flowers, and an inset card displaying the Allied flags and the motto 'I'm thinking of you', 1915

(1 postcard)

Ref: D/DLI 7/965/3

Embroidered silk postcard composed of the Union Jack and flowers, a small card displaying flowers and the motto 'My love is for you', and a silk handkerchief displaying the Allied flags and the motto 'Compliments of the Season from France, 1915 - 1916', 1916

(1 postcard)

Bugler William SPEIGHT (Ref: Speight D/DLI 7/966/1-3)

1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
Served in India, c.1914

Ref: D/DLI 7/966/1

Postcard photograph of seven members of the band of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, sent by Bugler William Speight to Willie John Proud, India, 1914

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/966/2

Group photograph of the band of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, India, n.d. [c.1914 - 1919]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/966/3

Postcard photograph of the band of the 1st Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, playing at the King's birthday celebrations at Government House, Natha Gali, India, n.d. [c.1914 - 1919]

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

18/174 Sergeant John SPENCE (Ref: Spence D/DLI 7/659/1-3)

19th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry

Ref: D/DLI 7/659/1

Soldier's pay book of J. Spence, 14 December 1916

(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/659/2

Soldier's pay book of J. Spence, 24 November 1917

(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: D/DLI 7/659/3

Certificate of transfer to reserve, on demobilization, of J. Spence, 11 March 1919

(1 paper)

113583 Private Charles Cyril SPENCER (Ref: Spencer D/DLI 7/660/1-2)

20th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Enlisted, 1918; demobilized, 1919

Ref: D/DLI 7/660/1

Letter from C.C. Spencer, 21 Cromwell Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, outlining his service in the 20th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, 7 October 1985

(1 paper)

Ref: D/DLI 7/660/2

Photograph of Private C.C. Spencer, n.d., [1918 - 1919]

(1 photograph, 13cm. x 18cm., black and white)

9029 Private J. Thornton SPROATES (Ref: Sproates D/DLI 7/661/1-2)

2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
Mentioned in despatches, 22 June 1915

Ref: D/DLI 7/661/1

Photograph of Private J.T. Sproates, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1914 - 1918]

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

Ref: D/DLI 7/661/2

Note containing service details of Private J. T. Sproates, 1980s

(1 paper)