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2/8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
The 2/8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry was raised at Durham in October 1914 as a second line unit. They moved to Leam Camp (Heworth) and were placed under orders of 190th Brigade in 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division.
They moved to Doncaster in November 1915 and in July 1916 the 63rd Division was broken up and 190th Brigade moved to Catterick.
On the 29th of November 1916 they moved to Basingstoke and in December 1917 the battalion was disbanded in England.
16th Oct 1915 The Derby Scheme
1st Dec 1915 Derby Scheme Armlets
11th Sep 1915 Last day of Derby Scheme Recruitment
10th Jan 1916 Group System Reopens
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2/8th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry
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Pte. Alfred Coates 8th Battallion Durham Light Infantry (d.2nd Oct 1918)Alfred Coates was the son of William Reay Coates and Elizabeth Mary (nee Telford) and he was born in 1889 in Chester le Street, Co. Durham. He served with the Durham Light Infantry 8th Battalion and died on 2nd October 1918 in Trelon. He is buried in Glageon Cemetery, in France. Alfred Coates was my Great Grand UncleAndrea Unsworth
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