K.O.Y.L.I. or Yorkshire Dragoons

[GrandadsSixpence]

details from cwgc.org, says he was with 5th???


Name:   ENGLAND
Initials:   B
Nationality:   United Kingdom
Rank:   Corporal
Regiment/Service:   King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Unit Text:   5th Bn. attd. 148th Trench Mortar Bty.
Age:   28
Date of Death:   07/04/1918
Service No:   242663
Additional information:   Husband of Mrs. Moore (formerly England), of 34, Beech Hill, Otley, Yorks. Native of Bradford, Yorks.
Casualty Type:   Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference:   III. D. 18.
Cemetery:   MENIN ROAD SOUTH MILITARY CEMETERY

[mmm45]

Hi
Yes sorry im confusing it...I was looking at his original West Ridings Battalion not his KOYLI
148 Trench Mortar Battalion was part of the 49th West Riding Div and 5th KOYLI were in the same brigade

Full confirmation would come from the Medal Rolls themselves that arent online but held at Kew...Its not that important as you know the unit he was with when Killed.

Ady

[GrandadsSixpence]

thanks Ady

[IJS]

Do you know the location of Wild Boar Street? My ancestors lived at No. 3 Wild Boar street for 20 years between 1851 and 1871. thanks. Ian

[GrandadsSixpence]

Wild Boar Street ran between Wapping Road and Bolton Road in Bradford

[IJS]

Thank you very much! It also has Wharf Street that I have been looking for. Which map is this? I need to purchase one. Ian

[GrandadsSixpence]

Hi Ian, the map is from a very old street map book I have, I would be happy to scan any areas you are interested in.

[IJS]

That is very kind of you. I am trying to locate Sunnybank Terrace and Laister (or Layster) Dyke Old Mill Road, both Bradford.
The line of Wild Boar Street seems to be where that track runs through the trees.
Ian

[MaxD]

For shame Scrimnet, long time ago but your use of the derogatory nickname for the Royal Regiment is unworthy of you!

maxD

The role of the Royal Regiment of Artillery on the battlefield is to bring dignity to what would otherwise be an ugly brawl.