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Brief History of the SCLI |
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This image is dedicated to
L/Cpl Tony Hood
Died 18th July 2013aged 73
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Books
"One and All" by Hugo White
Review by Richard Holmes
The real merit of the British
infantry across the centuries has been to preserve qualities when
organisations change, for change they must in a world where few
things are constant. But none of this stopped me having to blink
rather hard when I saw the photograph of Colonel Williams leading
his troops out of the depot at Bodmin for the last time. |
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Somerset
& Cornwall Latest Posting |
Remembrance 2018
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100 years ago the First World
War ended and a new world began. The example
and experience of those who lived through it
shaped the world we live in today.
The Royal British Legion is
leading the nation in saying Thank You to all
who served, sacrificed and changed our world.
Great Britain still believes
strongly in remembering those who fought not
only in World Wars, but the more than 12,000
British Servicemen and women killed or injured
since 1945.
The Royal British Legion supports silences observed
during both Remembrance Sunday services and
on 11 November, Armistice Day, itself. The act
of Remembrance rightly has a place in - and
impact on - our lives, no matter which day of
the week it might fall upon.
"They shall grow
not old, as we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning
We will remember them."
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This website will not have any new material added
to it other than what you see.
This website was founded by Keith Petvin-Scudamore
in 2002 - to pay tribute to the men who served in the
regiment. The site is now in the care of David &
Kathy Blacklock
The Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry
(A 9 Year Regiment)
Webmaster estimates that during those 9 years 3000
soldiers served with the regiment, 244 are recorded
in Obituary pages.
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This site is devoted to the
history of the regiment from 1959 to 1968.
The Parent Regiments
The Duke of Cornwall's Light
Infantry
The Somerset Light Infantry
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The 1st Battalion The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry
served at Osnabruck until June 1961, when it moved, by
way of Plymouth to Gibraltar.It is interesting to note
that as Barrymore's (13th) Foot and Fox's Marines, the
two parent regiments first met (and shared the same battle
honour) at Gibraltar. Gibraltar Day is now celebrated
annually on 6th October as the Regimental Day of Somerset
and Cornwall Light Infantry. The old Regimental Days of
Jellalabad, Lucknow and Paardeburg are still remembered,
with short histories published in Battalion Orders.
Among the distinctions brought from its parent regiments,
the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry has the Royal
Blue Facings and Royal Bugle Cords of the Somerset Light
Infantry, the red patch commemorating the red feathers
of the Light Company of the 46th Foot (later the 2nd Battalion
the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry) and the privilege
of wearing the sash knotted on the right side ,a unique
distinction usually associated with the gallantry of the
13th Foot at Culloden.The green head-dress, whistle cord
and No 1 Dress Uniform are common to all Light Infantry
Regiments.The parent Regiments were raised: in 1685 as
Huntingdon's Foot (now The Somerset Light Infantry), in
1702, as Fox's Marines, and in 1740 as the 57th (later
renumbered 46th)(1st and 2nd Battalions The Duke of Cornwall's
Light Infantry). Their names remain the names of the two
Territorial Army Battalions.
The 1st Battalion received Colours in May 1962 whilst
stationed in Gibraltar, the Colours being presented on
behalf of Her Majesty The Queen by Field Marshal The Lord
Harding of Petherton. The 1st Battalion served in West
Berlin, Gravesend and Aden before becoming part of the
new Regiment in 1968..
In 1968.07.10 1st Battalion, The Light Infantry redesignated
upon formation of "large" regiment from Light
Infantry Brigade and within a month were moved to Ballykinler
in NI on a pre-planned two year tour. The 9 year regiment
1st Bn SCLI was no more.
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Taunton Branch
The Rifles & Light Infantry
Association (Somerset Division)
We meet at Jellalabad House, 14
Mount Street, Taunton. Meetings are now held on the last
Tuesday morning each month throughout the year ( Apart
from December ) at 1100hrs.
Contact Lawrie Hodges on Taunton 01823-279109. Click
HERE for more information
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LI Assoc. (Bristol Branch). We
meet at the TA centre in Whiteladies Rd. Bristol on the
third Thursday of every month except August and December.
There are lots of ex LI men in and around Bristol we could
do with your support. Tel: 0117 9861674
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LI Assoc. (Bodmin). Meetings Quarterly
Contact the Secretary
Mr S Rowland 01208 75392.
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LI Assoc. (Bath) Secretary Mr
J Watson 01225 426689. Meeting 1st Friday of each month
at Army Reserve Centre, Bath.
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LI Assoc. (Norton/Radstock) Secretary
Mr R Collins JP 01749 675495. Meeting last Friday of each
month at RBL Club, Midsomer Norton.
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UK Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge
All those who have served in HM Armed Forces.
Subject: New Message Forum
There is now a new message forum, free from those annoying
pop-ups and adverts, it has been supplied due to the generous
donations of SCLI & LI veterans.
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