Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry.

Discussion in 'Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy' started by veronicad, Jan 17, 2020.

  1. veronicad

    veronicad Well-Known Member

    I am trying to research , Leslie, service number, 4688092. How can I determine his surname? It seems he was originally Kings Own Light Infantry.
    I believe he was with the Duke of Wellingtons 1942 onwards.
    Thank you in advance.

    Veronica.
     
  2. wibs12

    wibs12 Well-Known Member

    What's the source of the info you've got Veronica... wonder if there's any wider clues re his BMD / non-military details that could get us going?
    Paul
     
  3. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

    Is this too early, coincidence?

    Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records, 1919-1934
    First name(s) Leslie
    Last name Guest
    Birth year -
    Service number 4688092
    Regiment Royal Tank Corps
    Attestation year 1919
    Birth county -
    Birth country -
    Tank corps number 4688092
    Record set Royal Tank Corps Enlistment Records, 1919-1934

    Discharged 25.3.33 - Para 199/5 TA Regs
     
  4. veronicad

    veronicad Well-Known Member

    Thanks for your quick reply Paul. I am a volunteer for The Duke of Wellington's at Halifax. I was given the service number 4688092 Leslie ? With the hopeful conclusion that he became a Chindit with Operation Thursday.
    I am unable to pay for each service record which may give me that information. I have no other details except service number, Christian name, plus original regiment , Kings Own Light Infantry.
    I am sorry that this is scant information, it is all I have.
    Veronica.
     
  5. Owen

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  6. veronicad

    veronicad Well-Known Member

    Thank you Tony, I think this is a little early. I was given the date for Leslie ? Sept, Oct , early November 1943 training as Chindits within the north west frontier . Thereafter, 23rd brigade ( Including the "Dukes") were given the task of severing the lines off three Japanese columns. Was Leslie a member of The " Dukes" and 23rd Brigade?
    Veronica.
     
  7. veronicad

    veronicad Well-Known Member

    thank you Owen.
    Veronica.
     

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