... two men, both baronets, joined the regiment before 85-year-old Mr. Withers, who enlisted in what was then the 51st King’s Own Light Infantry in December, 1870, at the age of 16. They are General Sir Henry Johnson and Sir Henry Earl, with whom Mr. Withers ...

... history of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (the 51st Foot) will be broadcast on Thursday, August 24th, in the Northern programme. The Koylis were raised in 1756 as the 53rd Foot, and in the following year became the 51st Foot. The regiment has seen service ...

... 40. Sydney Coulston (horn), Albert Voorsanger (violin), Albert Hardie (pianoforte). 6.3s—The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (The 51st Foot). A radio history of famous West Riding Regiment through 183 years. Compiled by H. R. Jukes and acted by West ...

... other import ant questions. In earlier days Mr. Swain was in the Army, serving in India and Burmah. with the 51st King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was in the Burmese Campaign, 1887-89. ...

... n of Minden day and to-morrow marks the 180 th anniversary of the Battle of Minden when the 51st Regiment of Foot, now the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, acquired their greatest battle honour. YORKSHIRE HAS MOST RATS Scottish “Pied Piper's” Rail ...

... 40. Sydney Coulston (horn), Albert Voorsanger (violin), Albert Hardie (pianoforte). 6.3s—The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (The 51st Foot). A radio history of a famous West Riding Regiment through 183 years. Compiled by H. R. Jukes and acted by West ...