Saturday, 5 July 2008
The Regimental Gallery of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry is located in the same building as Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery. The displays include uniforms, weapons, badges, photos, a model of the Pontefract Barracks, and the Roll of Honour of the 5th Battalion. Also included is one of the most extensive medal collections in this country.
A list of the medals awarded to soldiers serving with the KOYLI which are held in the Regimental Museum is shown below. The medal list is arranged alphabetically by surname of recipient. The name of the medal awarded is abbreviated - please refer to the glossary for the full title. All the medals were awarded to the KOYLI, though a few family sets are held where some groups may have been awarded to other regiments. The list will be updated regularly to include new acquisitions or revised information. Whilst most of these medals are on display, some are currently in store. Access to these is always possible, but please do check with us in advance. Any additional information about the recipients will always be welcomed.
How to find us (This links to Multimap.com which shows the location of the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum)
Open Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm. Sunday 2-5pm.
Full disabled access.
Admission Free.
Although the KOYLI Gallery is housed in Doncaster Museum, enquiries relating to the archives of the Regiment should be addressed to:
The Regimental Secretary,
Light Infantry Office (Yorkshire),
Minden House,
Wakefield Road,
Pontefract, WF8 4ES.
Tel: 01977 703181, or email: li.office-yorks@tiscali.co.uk
Major CMJ Deedes of the Light Infantry Office has presented a display to commemorate the 106 Royal Engineers (the Doncaster Company), and other Doncaster-based Territorial Army Regiments.
This display forms part of the permanent collection of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Gallery.
