Doncaster during the Great War

[Guest Symeon]

Hi all.

Great to be accepted as a member of this forum. I am an amateur historian in Doncaster. Until the last 12 months I ashamedly admit to having no interest in the two world Wars. But, that was until I learned that my great Grandad fought in the KOYLI during WW1. I am trying to find out some more information on the regiment, particularly as it relates to Doncaster. I want to know how the War effected Doncaster as a town. I want to try and form a mental picture of what the men went through.

Any help would be gratefully received.

Best wishes

Symeon Waller.

[mmm45]

Hi and Welcome to the Forum.

If he was a Territorial KOYLI the Saturday Soldiers By Malcolm Johnson is a good book.

What details do you have on your grandad

Ady

[Kate Wills]

Welcome to the GWF Symeon.

Have you tried entering Doncaster into the Search box near the top right of this page?

[edwin astill]

King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum Collection

Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery,

Chequer Road,

Doncaster,

DN1 2AE

Tel: 01302 734293

If you have not already done so, the above may help. Local newspapers also will give a flavour.

Regards

Edwin

[auchonvillerssomme]

I undertook a lot of research in Doncaster 20 years ago when I researched the Hatfield and Hatfield Woodhouse Memorial, the newspaper archive which was located in the main library was an excellent resource. Personally I didn't find the museum very (at all) helpful but hopefully things have changed.