hollowhouse Posted 22 November , 2010 Share Posted 22 November , 2010 Hi there again, out of the blue my brother produced a photo album of my grandfather's time in the 8th KOYLI. These include the UK training camp where they are in the blue Kitcheners uniform/ photos taken prior to the Somme in France/ hospital, the decorated 'miss you' postcards and some of the reunions, some have the names transcribed on the back. They are surprisingly good quality and with a high density scan will make a good A4 - reasonable A3 print. These will be rather large files and I was wondering whether to burn them to CD and send them out to interested parties. Any ideas? He also tantalisingly revealed that my grandfather left a quite substantial recorded memoir that he is transcribing. Richard I know I am asking a lot but I am looking for pictures of officers or men who served in 8th Bn KOYLI around the 1st July 1916, they don't need to have been casualties. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 22 November , 2010 Author Share Posted 22 November , 2010 I may have a phtograph of him if you are still looking Hi Jonathon, yes I would love a copy of a photograph if possible. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 22 November , 2010 Author Share Posted 22 November , 2010 Hi there again, out of the blue my brother produced a photo album of my grandfather's time in the 8th KOYLI. These include the UK training camp where they are in the blue Kitcheners uniform/ photos taken prior to the Somme in France/ hospital, the decorated 'miss you' postcards and some of the reunions, some have the names transcribed on the back. They are surprisingly good quality and with a high density scan will make a good A4 - reasonable A3 print. These will be rather large files and I was wondering whether to burn them to CD and send them out to interested parties. Any ideas? He also tantalisingly revealed that my grandfather left a quite substantial recorded memoir that he is transcribing. Richard Richard, I would really be interested in anything you could provide. As for the transcribing of the memoir that is fantastic, I am sure that will be very well received. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Competajohn Posted 2 December , 2010 Share Posted 2 December , 2010 Hi Richard, I would love a copy of your cd if you decide to do it. My wife's grandfather was Pte. John Tobin who served in the 8th Btn KOYLI. I have a couple of photos of him that I'm going to try to post later. My wife's oldest brother would be very interested in your photos. John. Hi there again, out of the blue my brother produced a photo album of my grandfather's time in the 8th KOYLI. These include the UK training camp where they are in the blue Kitcheners uniform/ photos taken prior to the Somme in France/ hospital, the decorated 'miss you' postcards and some of the reunions, some have the names transcribed on the back. They are surprisingly good quality and with a high density scan will make a good A4 - reasonable A3 print. These will be rather large files and I was wondering whether to burn them to CD and send them out to interested parties. Any ideas? He also tantalisingly revealed that my grandfather left a quite substantial recorded memoir that he is transcribing. Richard I know I am asking a lot but I am looking for pictures of officers or men who served in 8th Bn KOYLI around the 1st July 1916, they don't need to have been casualties. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Competajohn Posted 2 December , 2010 Share Posted 2 December , 2010 The attached photo accompanied an article in the ''Dewsbury District News'' of August 26th 1916. The article will appear on my following post. Pte John Tobin was my wife's grandfather Pte. Alfred Gildea was mentioned in an earlier post. Can anyone help with correctly indentifying the other soldiers of the group and does anyone have any more details as to how theri war and lives turned out? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Competajohn Posted 2 December , 2010 Share Posted 2 December , 2010 Article to above photo attached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roryherbert Posted 26 March , 2013 Share Posted 26 March , 2013 Here's a photo of my grandfather, Henry Lawrence Willey, 8th Btn. KOYLI, wounded on the first day of the Somme, 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest letayl Posted 22 May , 2014 Share Posted 22 May , 2014 I would be interested in any photographs of the men of the 8th Bn KOYLI. I am researching the military career of my wife's grandfather, Capt. K. E. Poyser, who led the attack of the 8th Bn on July 1st. 1916. Lee Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michelleb18 Posted 13 November , 2014 Share Posted 13 November , 2014 Hi, I have been researching my family tree and am trying to locate a photoof Pte Samuel Marsden, 8th KOYLI, we have no photos at all and would love to put a face to the name, any help would be greatly appreciated. Regards Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moshiman Posted 6 July , 2016 Share Posted 6 July , 2016 Hi i also would be very interested in any photos etc of the 8th Btn KOYLI as my great grandfather served with them (Lance Corporal Wilson Nuttall 3/2277) and who was killed on the first day of the Battle of the Somme. Thank you in anticipation James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Iain Hinchliffe Posted 25 February Share Posted 25 February If you are still looking. This is my Great Uncle Cpl Thomas Smith, 15658, 8th Battalion KOYLI. He was Killed In Action 9th June 1917. He has no grave and commemorated online on MG Ypres. I'm looking for more info on him, company , pals and any photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hopkins Posted 22 March Share Posted 22 March On 22/05/2014 at 18:48, Guest letayl said: I would be interested in any photographs of the men of the 8th Bn KOYLI. I am researching the military career of my wife's grandfather, Capt. K. E. Poyser, who led the attack of the 8th Bn on July 1st. 1916. Lee Taylor Hello Lee Having recently discovered Captain Poyser is on my family tree (he is my 3rd cousin, twice removed), I have read of the events of 1/7/1916 in respect of the 8th KOYLI and I have found reference to him in The Official History and Martin Middlebrook's The First Day on The Somme. I also have the relevant War Diaries from TNA. I am eager to widen my knowledge of Captain Poyser's story. Anything you can add to what I already have would be gratefully received. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 22 March Admin Share Posted 22 March Welcome to the forum. Unfortunately, letayl is no longer a member of the forum, as denoted by the guest prefix. We won’t hold any contact information for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now