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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

 

BENEFIT CONCERT CHARITIES 23 AUGUST 2012

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TURNING OF THE LEAVES

The next Turning of the Leaves Ceremony will take place at the Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on Thursday 22nd March 2012 at 1730hrs.    More Info >>>

BRITISH KOREAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION RED ROSE BRANCH - ANNUAL REUNION 2012

The Stretton Hotel, Blackpool is providing the Red Rose Branch with it’s celebrations from 17th to 19th February 2012. Application Form is at the end of the August Newsletter on Newsletter Page.    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.

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

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JOHN MANSFIELD

I am trying to find anything out that I can about my Grandfather John Mansfield from Kirby, who was a chindit. I am assuming he was a part of the Kings but do not actually know.....    More Info >>>

THE SONG - DERBY'S CLAY

Ken Pye writes:

I have been commissioned by Lord Derby to write a new history of the Stanley family.......

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JOHN HATTAM

I am researching afamily member whose name was Philip Philipson Blythe but joined The Kings Regiment as Thomas Jackson....    More Info >>>

WILLIAM "BILLY" JOHNSON

Steven Johnson has reported that Billy passed away on 21 November 2011.

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?


13TH KINGS (LIVERPOOL) BURMA 1943

Steve Fogden has been preparing a website in honour of the 13th 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 8th Kings Regt (Liverpool).    More Info >>>

STEVE PARTINGTON

William Wilson has been informed by Liz Partington the widow of Kgn Steve Partington that Steve passed away two years ago from cancer. For further information please goto Last Post page

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

INFORMATION ABOUT PTES JAMES & WILLIAM TAYLOR

I am after information about family members:

  • Pte William Taylor (4 KINGS (Liverpool) Regt
  • Pte James Taylor (Manchester Regt)
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KINGSMAN ISSUE 43 (1956)

Gary Campbell seeking a copy of the article 'The Winter March of the 2nd Bn'.    More Info >>>

LIVERPOOL PALS

All Liverpool Pals Committee meetings take place in the Adelphi Hotel to allow people travelling from the likes of Manchester/St Helens/Chester and North Wales to use public transport if possible.

 
 
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