Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames A: Ab to Al

INDIVIDUAL SERVICEMEN OF THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. For records in this catalogue check the section below.

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Durham Light Infantry Records – Individual Soldiers – surnames A: Ab to Al records

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Aberdeen D/DLI 7/1/1-13Lieutenant Septimus ABERDEEN8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Born Durham, 4 May 1893; residence Durham; formerly 300474 Company Sergeant Major, 8th Battalion TDLI; awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal 1 January 1918; commissioned, 1 May 1918; served in the Home Guard during the Second World War. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.
D/DLI 7/1/11 photograph, 29 cm. x 17 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of ‘C’ Company, 21st Officer Cadet Battalion, winners of the Inter-Platoon Shield, in service dress, n.d. [c. 1918]
D/DLI 7/1/21 photograph, 29 cm. x 17 cm., black and white, card mountedGroup photograph of the football team of 21st Officer Cadet Battalion, Aldershot, Hampshire, n.d. [c. 1918]
D/DLI 7/1/31 photograph, 29 cm. x 17 cm., black and white, card mountedGroup photograph of football team of ‘C’ Company, 21st Officer Cadet Battalion, Aldershot, Hampshire, n.d. [c. 1918]
D/DLI 7/1/41 photograph, 29 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedGroup photograph of instructors and trainees, named, of the Eighth Long Course, Army School of Physical Training, Aldershot, Hampshire, including Lieutenant S. Aberdeen, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry (in sixth row, 3rd from right), April – July 1922
D/DLI 7/1/51 photograph, 28.5cm. x 20cm., black and white, card mountedGroup photograph of No. 2 Section, Eighth Long [Army School of Physical Training, Course, Headquarters Gymnasium, Aldershot, Hampshire], 1922 Back row: Lance-Corporal D. Murry, Depot Seaforth Highlanders; Corporal J. Dove, 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment; Lance-Corporal T.W. Clark, 1st Grenadier Guards; Sergeant T. Wood, Training Battalion, Royal Engineers; Corporal T.G. Johnson, 1st Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment; Lance-Bombardier A.W. Holmes, Royal Garrison Artillery; Sergeant R.W. Beswick, 7th Lancashire Fusiliers; Lance-Corporal J.W. Perry, Depot Wiltshire Regiment; Lance-Sergeant H. Nunn, 1st Scottish Rifles, Cameronians; Sergeant G.H. Damms, M.M., 1st East York Regiment Front row: Lance-Corporal G. Booth, 2nd Battalion Nottinghamshire and Derby Regiment; Lance-Corporal J. Scanlon, 1st Battalion King’s Own Regiment; Lance-Corporal F. Piggott, 2nd Battalion King’s Own Scottish Borderers; Lieutenant S. Aberdeen, 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry; Company Sergeant-Major Instructor E.C. Tyler, Army Physical Training School; Second Lieutenant R.C. Urquhart, 1st Battalion Highland Light Infantry; Second Lieutenant H.J. Holmes, 1st Battalion Prince of Wales Volunteers; Corporal W. Kinrade, 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment; Lance-Corporal A. Addison, Inniskilling Dragoons
D/DLI 7/1/61 photograph, 20 cm. x 15 cm., black and white, card mountedGroup photograph of officers, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at camp, n.d. [post 1919]
D/DLI 7/1/71 photograph, 23.5 cm. x 19 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of officers, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in camp, n.d. [post 1919]
D/DLI 7/1/81 photograph, 26 cm. x 21 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of officers, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in camp, possibly Ripon, Yorkshire, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/1/91 photograph, 29.5 cm. x 24 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of officers, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at camp, [near Lancaster], n.d. 1920s
D/DLI 7/1/101 photograph, 15 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedPhotograph of colour party of 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Ripon camp, Yorkshire, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/1/111 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of cadets in camp, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/1/121 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of cadet officers in service dress, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/1/131 photograph, 29 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card boundGroup photograph of the hockey team of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Sialkot, India, n.d. [1926]
Aberdeen D/DLI 7/1/14-31Lieutenant Septimus ABERDEENAdditional records
D/DLI 7/1/141 paperCommission of Septimus Aberdeen, D.C.M., as Second Lieutenant in the 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, Territorial Force, 3 May 1918
D/DLI 7/1/151 paperCertificate of service of Septimus Aberdeen, D.C.M., T.D. in the Home Guard from 28 June 1940 to 31 December 1944, n.d. [ c.1945]
D/DLI 7/1/161 paperLetter from Major G.M. Long, secretary of the Territorial Army and Air Force Association of the County of Durham, 53 Old Elvet, Durham, to S. Aberdeen, 95 Whinney Hill, Durham City, concerning the award of the Defence Medal for service in the Home Guard, 14 June 1946
D/DLI 7/1/171 paperCertificate of the award of the Imperial Service Medal to Septimus Aberdeen, D.C.M., for meritorious services, 25 August 1953
D/DLI 7/1/181 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and whitePhotograph of two unidentified private soldiers of The Durham Light Infantry, possibly including Septimus Aberdeen on the right, endorsed ‘R. Malarkey, 9 High Hill Side, Houghton-le-Spring’, n.d. [1914 – 1918]
D/DLI 7/1/191 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and whitePhotograph of Second Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, n.d. [ c. May 1918]
D/DLI 7/1/201 photograph, 25 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedGroup photograph of officers and non-commissioned officers probably of ‘A’ Company, 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [ c.1918] Back row: Sergeant Wilson; Sergeant Ford; Company Quartermaster Sergeant Giles; Sergeant McCourt; Sergeant Travis; Sergeant Wood; S.G.C. Sergeant Robson; Front row: Second Lieutenant Aberdeen, D.C.M.; Captain Massey; Lieutenant Bygrave
D/DLI 7/1/211 photograph, 25 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedDuplicate of D/DLI 7/1/20
D/DLI 7/1/221 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and whitePhotograph of Second Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, Captain Massey and Lieutenant Bygrave, n.d. [ c.1918]
D/DLI 7/1/231 photograph, 14 cm., x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of Second Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen as a passenger in a motorcycle and sidecar driven by an unidentified Fusilier, n.d. [ c.1918]
D/DLI 7/1/241 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of Second Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, The Durham Light Infantry, and two sergeants and four other ranks from other regiments, including Fusiliers, n.d. [1918]
D/DLI 7/1/251 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of Second Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, The Durham Light Infantry, and soldiers of other regiments and nationalities, probably taken in France, n.d. [1918]
D/DLI 7/1/261 photograph, 25 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedPhotograph of a football team of the 8th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry, including Septimus Aberdeen, middle row, first left, taken by H.W. Harrington, photographic artist, 23 Heaton Hall Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, n.d. [ c.1920 – 1924]
D/DLI 7/1/271 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whiteGroup photograph of the officers and non-commissioned officers of ‘A’ Company, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at the annual camp, Ripon, Yorkshire, 1924 Includes: Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, front row, third from left
D/DLI 7/1/281 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of the football team of ‘A’ Company, 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, at the annual camp, Pwllheli, Caernarvonshire, n.d. [1925] Includes: Septimus Aberdeen, back row, first left
D/DLI 7/1/291 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, seated left, Second Lieutenant R. Hall, seated right, and an unidentified lieutenant, centre foreground, all of The Durham Light Infantry, outside a bell tent at a territorial training camp, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/1/301 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and whitePhotograph of Lieutenant Septimus Aberdeen, standing, and Second Lieutenant R. Hall, seated, of the 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, outside their bell tent at a territorial training camp, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/1/311 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of seven unidentified private soldiers, probably of the 8th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, relaxing outside bell tents at a territorial training camp, n.d. [1920s]
Adams D/DLI 7/807/1-2Privates Frank, Frederick, Harry, Trayton and Walter, ADAMSThe Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/807/11 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and white, card mountedPhotograph of five brothers, Walter, Frank, Frederick, Trayton and Harry Adams, The Durham Light Infantry, and their mother, taken after their return from the South African War, n.d. [early 1903]
D/DLI 7/807/21 paperLetter from Mrs. M. Ridley, Blyth, Northumberland, containing information relating to D/DLI 7/807/1, 17 February n.y. [1999]
Addison D/DLI 7/2/1Private John ADDISON4th Volunteer Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/2/11 cardCertificate of service of Private J. Addison, 3 March 1899 – 31 March 1908
Ainsworth D/DLI 7/3/1-1022618553 Private E. AINSWORTH1st Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/3/1-33 papers, printedUnited Nations propaganda leaflets: ‘Use Your Head, Soldier!’; ‘British Soldiers! Your Country is in Real Danger!’; and ‘Truth Will Out’; issued during the Korean war, n.d. [1952 – 1953]
D/DLI 7/3/4Chinese, 1 paper, printedNorth Korean or Chinese propaganda leaflet issued during the Korean war, depicting a Russian snake coiled round three soldiers, n.d. [1952 – 1953]
D/DLI 7/3/5-10Chinese, 6 papers, printedNorth Korean and Chinese propaganda leaflets issued during the Korean war, n.d. [1952 – 1953]
Aitchison D/DLI 7/808/12281 Private John J. AITCHISONThe Durham Light Infantry Born Scotland; residence Sunderland; served in First World War; mentioned in despatches; prisoner of war in 1918; died age 73. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.
D/DLI 7/808/11 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of five prisoners of war, including Private John J. Aitchison, The Durham Light Infantry, first left, wearing a red cross armband, n.d. [1918]
Aldridge D/DLI 7/1132/12399 Private William ALDRIDGE7th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Born Sunderland, enlisted Sunderland; killed in action 7 September 1916
D/DLI 7/1132/11 postcard, colourPostcard photograph showing a soldier thinking of his loved one, from Private William Aldridge, France, to his son, Tommy, Sunderland, n.d. [c.1915-1916]
Alington D/DLI 7/4/1-2Lieutenant George Hugh ALINGTON68th Light Infantry Entry in McGregor; born, 8 July 1826; Ensign 68th Foot, 30 December 1845; Lieutenant, 14 May 1847; died, 9 June 1852
D/DLI 7/4/1Parchment, 1 membraneCommission of G.H. Alington, gent., from 30 December 1845, as ensign in the 68th Regiment of Foot, 23 April 1847
D/DLI 7/4/2Parchment, 1 membraneCommission of G. H. Alington, gent., from 14 May 1847, as lieutenant in the 68th Regiment of Foot, 4 May 1848
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/1-7204097 Private Alfred Edward ALLARD13th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Born Colthorpe, Norfolk; enlisted Norwich; residence Erpingham, Norfolk; formerly 5497 Norfolk Regiment; died of wounds 8 October 1918
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/11 paper, mountedMemorial scroll from King George V commemorating Private Alfred Allard, Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [c.1919]
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/21 paperMemorial scroll for Private Alfred Edward Allard, 13th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, whose name is carved in stone at Tincourt military cemetery, France, n.d. [1920s] Includes a picture of the Thiepval Memorial, France
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/31 cardMemorial card for Alfred Edward Allard, ‘Rest in the Lord’, [1918]
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/41 photograph, card mountedPhotograph of the grave of Private A. Allard, 13th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, at Tincourt New British Cemetery, from the Imperial War Graves Commission, n.d. [c.1921]
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/51 photograph, 13.5cm x 8.5cm, sepiaPhotograph of soldiers of [The Norfolk Regiment], c.1914
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/61 photograph, 9cm x 14cm, sepiaPhotograph portrait of Private Alfred Allard in uniform, c.1914
Allard D/DLI 7/1133/71 photograph, 9cm x 9cm, sepiaPhotograph half portrait of Private Alfred Allard in uniform, cut down to fit a picture frame, c.1914
Allbeury D/DLI 7/5/1-2Lieutenant William ALLBEURY, M.C., C.de.G.18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/5/11 paper, FrenchCertificate of the Ministry of National Defence, Belgium, awarding the the Croix de Guerre to temporary Lieutenant William Allbeury, M.C., 27 February 1920
D/DLI 7/5/21 tube, cardboardPackaging, originally enclosing D/DLI 7/5/1, from the War Office to Lieutenant W. Allbeury, M.C., Ash Lodge, [Mayew] Road, Forest Hall, London, n.d. [1920]
Allen D/DLI 7/809/1-4[Private] Thomas ALLEN7th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/809/11 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of ‘H’ Company, 7th Battalion The Durham Light Infantry at camp, 1913
D/DLI 7/809/21 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of fishing boats in harbour, captioned: Blankenberghe-Le Port des Pecheurs, Belgium; sent from brother Tom to ‘Mary and Mac’, Mr. E. Allen, 21 Gray Street, West Hartlepool, postmark 22 May 1915
D/DLI 7/809/31 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of a church in ruins, captioned: Guerre 1914 – 1915: Proyart (Somme) L’Eglise, France; sent from Tom to Mrs. Mary Allen, 21 Gray Street, West Hartlepool, postmark 15 November 1915
D/DLI 7/809/41 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of patients and a medical orderly at an unidentified military hospital; sent from Robert [ ] to his brother, 11 December 1916
Allison D/DLI 7/6/1-54437133 Bandsman Paxton ALLISON2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry See also D/DLI 7/8
D/DLI 7/6/11 photograph, 29 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedPhotograph of the cast of H.M.S. Pinafore, performed by the Dramatic Club of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, bearing a dedication to ‘Bandsman Allison, with very many thanks for the great success you made of the scenery and for playing so well in the orchestra, [ ] Wood’, India, n.d., [1920s]
D/DLI 7/6/2(1)1 photograph, 27 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedPhotograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in Sialkot, India, c. 1926 The band is shown bare-headed
D/DLI 7/6/2(2)1 photograph, 27 cm. x 20 cm., black and white, card mountedPhotograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in Sialkot, India, c. 1926 The band is shown wearing Glengarry caps.
D/DLI 7/6/31 photograph, 25.5 cm. x 17 cm., black and whitePhotograph of the band of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [probably pre 1914]
D/DLI 7/6/41 photograph, 27 cm. x 21 cm., black and whitePhotograph of a band of The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1920s]
D/DLI 7/6/5Pictorial souvenir and history of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, in Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(1)Photograph of the Officer Commanding [Lieutenant-Colonel J.W. Jeffreys], 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(2)Photograph of a group of officers of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(3)Photograph of the colour party of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(4)Group photograph of warrant officers, staff sergeants and sergeants of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(5)Group photograph of the corporals of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(6)Photograph of the trophies of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(7)Group photograph of the staff of ‘A’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(8)Group photograph of ‘A’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(9)Group photograph of the band of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(10)Group photograph of the football team 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(11)Group photograph of the staff of ‘B’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(12)Group photograph of ‘B’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(13)Group photograph of the buglers of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(14)Group photograph of the staff of ‘C’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(15)Group photograph of ‘C’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(16)Group photograph of the staff of ‘D’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(17)Group photograph of ‘D’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(18)Group photograph of the machine gun detachment of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(19)Group photograph of ‘HQ’ Company, 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(20)Group photograph of the signallers of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(21)Group photograph of the regimental office staff of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(22)Group photograph of the regimental police of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, taken at Ahmednagar, India, 1923
D/DLI 7/6/5(23)1 volume, cloth bound, printedGroup photograph of a football team [possibly of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry], c.1923
Allison D/DLI 7/7/1-618/426 Sergeant George Frederick ALLISON, C.de.G.18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/7/13 papersCopies of letters to G.F. Allison on his being awarded the Croix de Guerre, 14 February 1917
D/DLI 7/7/21 paperCertificate of the transfer of G.F. Allison to Class G. Army Reserve, 30 April 1918
D/DLI 7/7/31 paperDischarge certificate of G.F. Allison, 26 February 1919
D/DLI 7/7/41 paperLetter from the Ministry of Pensions to G.F. Allison, 144 St. Leonard Street, Sunderland, containing notification of the final award of his war pension, 31 May 1923
D/DLI 7/7/51 paperGrant by the Rural District Council of Sunderland to G.F. Allison, School House, Ryhope, of right of burial in the public cemetery at Ryhope, 21 December 1926
D/DLI 7/7/61 photograph, 8 cm. x 14 cm., black and whitePhotograph of G.F. Allison, n.d.
Allison D/DLI 7/8/1-84437133 Sergeant Paxton ALLISON2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry The Durham Light Infantry (No. 4437133), 1918 – 1930; 2nd Battalion Royal Army Ordnance Corps (No. 10563706), 1941 – 1946; Royal Artillery (No. 2230 4111), 1949 – 1962 See also D/DLI 7/6
D/DLI 7/8/11 bookletArmy certificate of service of Private P. Allison, 18 July 1918 – 17 July 1930
D/DLI 7/8/21 paperNational Service certificate of registration of P. Allison, n.d., [1940]
D/DLI 7/8/31 paperNational Service enlistment notice of P. Allison, calling him up into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Territorial Army), 19 August 1941
D/DLI 7/8/41 paperPass of Corporal P. Allison, 2nd Battalion, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 14 September 1945
D/DLI 7/8/51 paperCertificate of transfer to the Army Reserve of Corporal P. Allison, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 20 November 1945
D/DLI 7/8/61 paperRegistration card of P. Allison in the National Association for Employment of Regular Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen, 20 March 1950
D/DLI 7/8/71 paperCertificate of service of Sergeant P. Allison, the Royal Artillery (Territorial Army), 17 December 1962
D/DLI 7/8/81 photograph, black and white, 14 cm. x 9 cm.Photograph of the 2nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, band, including Captain Hutchinson, Lieutenant-Colonel E. du P.H. Moore, and Bandmaster Grice, in India, n.d., [1920 – 1928]
Allison D/DLI 7/9/1-1618/6 Private Robert ALLISON18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Probably served in 14th or 15th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, September 1915; and possibly later in 22nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
D/DLI 7/9/11 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of the railway station, Vermelles, France, sent to Mrs. R.J. Allison, Briar Cottage, Cleadon, Sunderland, 7 September 1915
D/DLI 7/9/21 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of Neuve Chapelle, France, sent to Mrs. R.J. Allison, Briar Cottage, Cleadon, Sunderland, 8 September 1915
D/DLI 7/9/31 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of war damage inside the brewery, Vermelles, France, sent to Miss K.J. Allison, Briar Cottage, Cleadon, Sunderland, 16 September 1915
D/DLI 7/9/41 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of the Prince of Wales visiting the ruins of Vermelles, France, sent by ‘Bob’ to Mrs. Allison, Roker House, Sunderland, 20 September 1915
D/DLI 7/9/51 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of a war-damaged church showing nave and chancel, Vermelles, France, sent by ‘Bob’ to Mrs. Allison, Roker House, Sunderland, 30 September 1915
D/DLI 7/9/61 photograph, 14 cm x 9 cm, black and whitePostcard photograph of a narrow thoroughfare to the village of Vermelles, France, sent to Miss K.J. Allison, Roker House, Sunderland, 8 October 1915
D/DLI 7/9/71 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of the general view of ruined buildings at Vermelles, France, sent to Mrs. R.J. Allison, Roker House, Sunderland, 8 October 1915
D/DLI 7/9/81 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph showing the northern part of the village of Vermelles, France, with the ruined bell tower, sent by ‘Bob’ to Mrs. R.J. Allison, Roker House, Sunderland, 27 October 1915
D/DLI 7/9/91 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of war-damaged buildings at Vermelles, France, n.d. [1915]
D/DLI 7/9/101 photograph, 13 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of view of the Seine taken from Saint Catherine-Mount, Rouen, France, n.d. [1915]
D/DLI 7/9/111 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of No. 1 platoon, ‘A’ Company, 22nd Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, n.d. [1915 – 1918]
D/DLI 7/9/121 photograph, 9 cm. x 14 cm., black and whitePostcard photograph of two soldiers of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including Private R. Allison, on left, n.d. [1914 – 1918]
D/DLI 7/9/131 photograph, 13 cm. x 8 cm., black and whitePhotograph of soldiers of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including, front row, right, Private R. Allison, outside a corrugated iron hut, n.d. [1914 – 1918]
D/DLI 7/9/141 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of soldiers of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, including Private R. Allison, in middle row, with pipe, n.d. [c. 1914 – 1915]
D/DLI 7/9/151 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of a group of soldiers of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, outside a wooden hut, n.d. [1914 – 1918]
D/DLI 7/9/161 photograph, 14 cm. x 9 cm., black and whitePhotograph of soldiers of the 18th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, similar to D/DLI 7/9/15, n.d. [c. 1914 – 1915]
Allison D/DLI 7/10/1-46/628 Private William ALLISON1/6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry Killed in action, 27 May 1915
D/DLI 7/10/11 paperField service postcard sent by W. Allison to Mrs. R. Williamson, 6 Red Row, Crookhall, Leadgate, 14 May 1915
D/DLI 7/10/22 papersNewspaper cuttings, including a mention of the death of W. Allison, 24 – 25 May 1915
D/DLI 7/10/31 paperLetter from the War Office, Imperial Institute, South Kensington, London, to Mrs. M.J. Williamson, 6 Red Row, Crookhall, Leadgate, concerning the estate of W. Allison, 10 July 1919
D/DLI 7/10/42 cardsField service postcards sent by Private W. Allison to Mrs. Williamson, 6 Red Row, Crookhall, Leadgate, 20 and 24 April 1915
Allison D/DLI 7/10/5-6628 Private William ALLISONAdditional records
D/DLI 7/10/51 cardField service postcard from W. Allison to Mrs. R. Williamson, 6 Red Row, Crookhall, Leadgate, acknowledging her letter, 17 May 1915
D/DLI 7/10/62 papersLetter from Company Quartermaster Sergeant Ben Bennison, ‘D’ Company, 6th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, to Mrs. Williamson conveying the condolences of ‘D’ Company on the death of her brother, Willie Allison, from a bullet wound, and describing the efforts of stretcher bearer Bill Turton to assist him, n.d. [after 27 May 1915]
Allison D/DLI 7/810/1-47661836 Colour-Sergeant Robert ALLISONThe Durham Light Infantry Born Fencehouses 26 January 1919; residence 6 North View, New Lambton, Fencehouses; occupation Local Government clerk; called up for military service 15 July 1939; served R.A.P.C . 15 July 1939 – 22 October 1940, Durham Light Infantry 23 October 1940 – 27 May 1946; served in Middle East Force 1941 – 1942; wireless telegraphy instructor. Medals in DLI Medal Collection.
D/DLI 7/810/11 bookletSoldier’s service book of Sergeant Robert Allison, The Durham Light Infantry, 15 July 1939 – 29 January 1946
D/DLI 7/810/21 cardRecord of service card of Colour-Sergeant R. Allison, from 15 July 1939 – 27 May 1946, 19 February 1946
D/DLI 7/810/31 bookletSoldier’s release book of Colour-Sergeant R. Allison, No. 4 Holding Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry, Sedgefield, 9 February 1946
D/DLI 7/810/41 paperTestimonial letter from Major L.A. Chubb, Officer Commanding ‘A’ Company, No. 4 Holding Battalion, recommending Colour-Sergeant R. Allison for civilian employment, Greatham, 6 February 1946

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