King's Regiment Association Liverpool

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The Liverpool Branch is open to any serving or former member of the King's Regiment, the Manchester or the King's Regiment (Liverpool) Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and its predecessor regiments. This includes TA and volunteer battalions. There are branches all over the North West and in particular Manchester, Knowsley, Preston and Ashton under Lyne. The new Association has branches throughout the North West. The Branch forms part of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment Association and as such exists to foster the esprit de corps, comradeship and welfare of the new Regiment.

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MOBAT Anti-tank Gun	Tea break!

Fiji 1974	MT Platoon 1 KINGS 1980's

LANCS (left) & KRAL (Right) Liverpool Branch Standards	LANCS (left) & KRAL (Right) Liverpool Branch Standards

KINGS REGIMENTAL RAMBLING CLUB Butch Gilbart is forming a King’s Regimental Rambling group. There is a dedicated Facebook page which can be viewed by clicking here Butch can be contacted by email

KINGS REGIMENT (LIVERPOOL) KOREAN VETS 2012 REUNION 25 MAY TOWNSEND AVE MAY REUNION 25 MAY TOWNSEND AVE King’s Regiment (Liverpool) Korean Veterans Association Reunion will take place at our usual venue. The TA Centre, Townsend Avenue Liverpool, (the cheapest pint in town) on Friday 25^th May 2012 commencing 7.30pm. More Info >>>

MANCHESTER 10KM RUN 20 MAY 12 Derek Edmonds running in the above event with another 99 University of Salford volunteers and is trying to raise £500.00 for NSPCC. Any donations would be appreciated and they can be made on-line by clicking here

BENEFIT CONCERT CHARITIES 23 AUGUST 2012 To view information about this concert please click here

TURNING OF THE LEAVES The next Turning of the Leaves Ceremony will take place at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on Thursday 28^th June 2012 at 1730hrs. More Info >>>

ONE BOTTLE OF BEER NIGHT The One Bottle of Beer Night is on again this year at the Head of Steam pub, Lime Street Liverpool on Saturday 11th August 2012 kick off at 7pm!! More Info >>>

SOCIAL EVENINGS AT TOWNSEND AVE TA CENTRE Association members meet at Townsend Avenue TA Centre between 12 pm and 4 pm on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month excluding Bank Holidays. The Branch organises a variety of events and functions throughout the year and is always happy to take on new ideas to add to the programme.

CSGT KA FLYNN 5/8 KINGS Heidi Swann is researching her father who was based at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington.... More Info >>>

GEORGE FRANCIS SMITH Claire is trying to gain information about George who enlisted on 16^th January 1889 into 3 King's (Liverpool) Regiment.... More Info >>>

GEORGE HENRY BARBER Linda Witham is trying to find information about her Grandfather who was awarded the Military Medal during the First World War. More Info >>>

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PTE JOSEPH W HOLLOWAY Reg and Sheila are after information about Joseph who served with Kings Regiment (Liverpool) in Italy. They can be contacted by email

JOHNNY THOMPSON Johnny (also known as Brigadier Binge) is after contacting old friends and comrades. More Info >>>

FREDERICK JOSEPH CROOK I am looking for information about my Grandfather. More Info >>>

THOMAS MAGUIRE I am looking for information regarding my grandfather, Thomas Maguire who was born in the I.O.M 1876. He joined the King's regiment Liverpool in 1915. He was wounded and I think discharged early. My phone number is 0115 8750603 and Click here to email me

RAY COLLINS I am researching a family member who served in the Reserve Bn The King's Regiment during WWI. I understand he was a Sgt and lived at 30 Lover Breck Rd, Liverpool. I can be contacted on 01942706839 or Click here to email

CAPTAIN JANES Robin H Sherwood (23938214) tel 01287660538, wants to contact Captain Janes, Officer Commanding Intake 62c, at AAS Carlisle in 1962 re attending 50^th AAS Carlile reunion in September.

MICHAEL (MICK) DOHERTY Michael's funeral will take place at Stockport's Cemetery and Crematorium, Buxton Road, Heavily, Stockport, at 1pm Tuesday 17^th April 2012. The service will be held in the Cypress Chapel. More Info >>>

SAMUAL QUINNETTE My grandad Samual Quinnette was (we think)gassed during his service in the first war (WW1),Sorry thats all I know!!! My email is: kenhollywood707@gmail.com My phone number is: 0151 342 8390

GEORGE HOWARD Francis is trying to find information about her husband's late father. He was a member of 2KINGS. More Info >>>

ALEX GATEWOOD My father served in cyprus / india in late 1920's and after a break in service was posted to egypt in WW2. More Info >>>

ROBERT ALTY I am attempting to find out about a Private Robert Alty who enlisted in the Kings Liverpool Regiment in 1914. He joined after attending a rally organised by Lord Darby in Liverpool. More Info >>>

DENNIS 'TOM' DOOLEY I am looking for any of my father's friends who served with him. More Info >>>

KRAL BATTLEFIELD TOUR 12-16 JULY 2012 We have now filled all the places on the minibus and should be able to follow a programme of visits mainly to commemorate the part played by the 21 bns of the Kings (Liverpool) Regiment in the battles of the Somme and Paschendaele

5 KINGS T FORCE GOSLAR My name is Peter Watson and I am part of a small amateur military history group researching the early days of BAOR (1945-46). More Info >>>

BENEFIT CONCERT CHARITIES 23 AUGUST 2012 To view information about this concert please click here

WILIAM HYNES My Granddad William Hynes has 2 army numbers (89436 and 235988) and I am trying to find out if he was at The Somme. More Info >>>

2LT ERIC FITZBROWN Ian Westerman is trying to find details of 2Lt Eric Fitzbrown of the 18th Bn who was killed on 1st July 1916. He has a photo that he believes is of him but cannot confirm it. Are there officers' mess photos from the time that might help identify him? Can anyone help?

13^TH KINGS (LIVERPOOL) BURMA 1943 Steve Fogden has been preparing a website in honour of the 13^th Kings Liverpool and their time in Burma in 1943. More Info >>>

LORAINNE HITCHENS I am researching my family tree and my Great Grandad was 11139 Thomas Gunby who was KIA at Ypres on 15 Sep 1915. This is the only information I have been able to find. It would be much appreciated if any further information or advice to help me. My telephone number is: 07974 201419 and I can be contacted by email by clicking here

DENIS REYNOLDS Colette Higgins is trying to find further information on her Grandfather 37802 Denis Reynolds. More Info >>>

DUNCAN LAWSON I am researching a family member who graduated from Sandhurst to KINGS (Liverpool) in 1939. He transferred to RAF in 1940 and was shot down in 1941 being made POW. I can be contacted on 0146 323 7653 or email

CLEMENT ABRAM PHILLIPS NO 6985 Fraser Phillips is researching his Great Grandfather's life. He served with 8^th Kings Regt (Liverpool). More Info >>>

JOHN BROOKS I served in Minden, Northern Ireland and Weeton Camp. Can someone please advise where I can buy a 1 KINGS beret (dark, with red patch and KINGS cap badge). My phone number is: 07742763363 or I can be emailed by clicking here

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