The Durham Light Infantry and The Somme 1916
Read John Bilcliffe's impressive study of the DLI 100 years ago
Philip Anthony Brown (1886-1915)
DLI officer rescued from No Man's Land by his observer Thomas Kenny
Roland Boys Bradford VC (1892-1917)
One of two brothers awarded the Victoria Cross in the First World War
Durham Light Infantry 10th Battalion
One of the first battalions raised for Lord Kitchener's new army
Your Durham, Your History
This website tells the story of County Durham and its people in the First World War. Individual stories about people, places, events and organisations will reveal the impact of the conflict on entire communities a hundred years ago. Many stories focus on the home front and how life changed for both adults and young people. You can also explore the extraordinary lives lived by ordinary Durham people away from home in the years 1914 to 1919. Help us to discover, research and share new and forgotten stories about the area between the Rivers Tyne and Tees as part of the First World War centenary commemorations.
School teacher from Tow Law served as lieutenant with 6th DLI
Bede scholar injured during training in the RAF
Seaham lad in Canadian Army taken prisoner at Ypres died from effects of chlorine gas
Sunderland man served with Canadian Army remembered on the Menin Gate
South Shields man served with the Canadian Army Mentioned in Despatches
South Shields man served with Canadian Army killed in Belgium
Hamsteels born joiner ended his service in Canadian Army as a clerk in Canada
Older of two Spennymoor brothers in Canadian Army
One of two Spennymoor brothers killed serving with Canadian Army
Sunderland man served with Canadian Army in France, Belgium and Germany
Gateshead man served Canadian Army awarded Military Medal
Gateshead youth in the Canadian Forestry Corps
