Monthly Bulletin November 2013
13.81 DLI Executive Committee Meeting – 20 November 2013
Minutes of the DLI Executive Committee Meeting 26 June 13 will be available amongst the papers for the DLI Executive Committee Meeting of 20 November 13.
13.82 DLI and Rifles Christmas Cards
As stated in the October Bulletin supplies of DLI Association Christmas cards for 2013 have been exhausted. However there are still some DLI Christmas Cards from previous years available at the Rifles Office at 30p per card (with envelope).
Christmas cards (with envelopes) published by The Rifles are also available at the Rifles Office Durham. They are in packs of 5 at prices varying from £3.99 to £4.50 depending on the design. They may also be obtained from Rifles Direct on-line.
13.83 Great War Centenary Calendar
As detailed in the October Bulletin the Great War Centenary Calendar is now available at the Rifles Office at £5.00 per copy. Supplies are limited so early order is required to secure your calendars.
13.84 A new ‘Tommy’ statuette
As previously announced a new ‘Tommy’ statuette is currently being made to celebrate the outbreak of World War 1 in 2014. It is slightly different from the original and has a different accompanying certificate. It will be ready in the new year at a similar price (yet to be decided) as the earlier ‘Tommy’
13.72 “Faithful” Inkerman Dinner and Victoria Cross Stone Ceremony
The “Faithful” Inkerman Dinner Club Dinner took place on Fri 1 November at the Dubmire RBL Club at Fence Houses. Guests included Maj Mark Clayden and Lt Jack Hartley from The Rifles Coy 1 ITB. The VC Stone Ceremony took place on the Sunday 3 November, at the VC Stone with the support of a Bugler of the Durham Army Cadet Force and a platoon of trainees from The Rifles Coy 1 ITB Catterick. Many members of the FIDC and their families were present. Ten members of the family of John Byrne, the DLI’s first Victoria Cross holder also attended the ceremony which was changed to honour John Byrne instead of Pte Adam Wakenshaw. Pte Wakenshaw VC will be especially commemorated next year.
13.85 Fields of Remembrance
Members of the Association took part in Fields of Remembrance in London, Sunderland and Gateshead, while Stockton Branch ran its own Garden of Remembrance to the rear of the Cenotaph in Stockton High Street, the Opening being attended by the Mayor of Stockton, councillors, the vicar of Stockton, students from16 Stockton schools, RBL Officials and members of ex-service organisations.
13.86 Remembrance Sunday Cenotaph Parade
A number of members of the Association travelled to London to take part in the Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph again this year. Members are reminded that a limited number of tickets for this parade are available, free, each year for branches can bid.
13.87 Donations
A donation to the DLI Association of £100 from Stockton Branch’s centenarian, Mr Arthur Willis who served with 2 DLI in India 1931-38 and as part of the BEF 1939-40 France & Belgium, and in India and Burma 1942-45 has been received by the Secretary, who has written a letter of thanks to him. He also sent a £100 donation the Stockton Branch, and similarly to Harry Moses, author of the book on 2 DLI, For Your Tomorrow.
13.88 Death of Lt Col John Jacob
Lt Col John Jacob, last Commanding Officer Durham Light Infantry died peacefully at home firmly wearing his Poppy with family around him on Saturday 9th November. Funeral at All Saints Church, Brompton by Sawdon, Near Scarborough at 1300 hrs on Monday 25th November. Family flowers only but donations in lieu to the Royal British Legion
13.89 Roll of Honour
Michael Norton on 25 October 2013 Michael served in 1 DLI in Berlin and Hong Kong. Request: Donations to Cancer Charity.
Lt Col John Jacobs MC, Commanding Officer 1 DLI 1968-69
Served in Malaya seconded to PMO Gurkha Rifles 1951, also with 1 DLI in Borneo 1966.
Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette) 1 May 1953
May they Rest in Peace
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