Offers and Services for Members

Following re-organisation in 1919 the 2^nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry sailed to South Russia, then to Turkey before moving to India in 1920. It remained in India for 16 years. On returning to England, it was part of the BEF which moved to France in 1939. During the action on the River Dyle (Belgium) 2^nd Lt. Richard Annand won the first Army VC in World War II. After suffering heavy losses at St. Venant (France) in May 1939, the survivors of the Battalion returned to England. Re-organised it sailed for India in April 1942. Involved in fighting in the Arakan and at Kohima, the Battalion added to its laurels as a fine fighting unit. Following the Japanese surrender, it sailed for Singapore and took part in the disarming of the Japanese forces. For a short period it formed the guard over Japanese war criminals in Changi Jail. Its final period of service in the Far East was back in Burma in 1947 chasing Dacoit terrorists. On returning to the UK it was placed on suspended animation until re-organised in 1952. It served in Germany until final break up in 1955.

The book covers the whole of the period of history from 1919 to 1955, particularly through the eyes of those officers and soldiers who served with the Battalion in peace and war, reinforced with over 50 photographs and 9 maps. Order form can be found here.

Steve Plume would like to offer his services to all members of the RBL and ex-service members at a discounted rate. Please call Steve and mention this ad.

Trumpeter Tony Adie is available for last post etc at a reasonable charge. Please contact Tony on 07738385592

Seniors tours a part of Dean Forest Leisure Ltd are running day trips and holidays exclusively for retired people.

As our name suggests we are very competent at dealing with the requirements of the elderly particularly those with limited mobility.

At the moment we are running special day trips to the Forest of Dean for a series of Christmas parties which includes three course meals with extras, live entertainment, free bingo, many other prizes and free raffles.

Would you be interested in receiving one of our brochures to include our 2012 programmes?

If so, you may contact us by e mail to info@seniorstours.co.uk or call us on our customer free phone 0800 9788 169 (BT landlines) for any other information you may require. Please forward a full postal address if you require a brochure.

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