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Royal Guernsey Light Infantry LBG

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Story

The RGLI was formed from the Royal Guernsey Militia in 1916 to serve in WWI. Fought at Battle of Cambrai (Masnieres, 30 November 1917) and Battle of Lys where the regiment was virtually wiped out. The charity preserves their memory and maintains memorials in Masnieres and St Peter Port.

Royal Guernsey Light Infantry LBG is a registered charity (CH543, est. 2017) dedicated to preserving the memory of the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry regiment, formed in 1916 and distinguished at the Battle of Cambrai. Working across three pillars — Commemoration, History & Education, and Cultural Diplomacy — the charity runs student exchanges, coordinates the St Peter Port–Masniérès twinning, maintains memorials, and holds regimental events. Entirely volunteer-run, with patronage from the Lieutenant-Governor and Bailiff of Guernsey. —

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Fundraising, appeals & giving

Raising charitable funds — fundraising events, appeals, collections and online donation platforms.

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Fundraising events

Established

2017 · 9 years

People1

  • Chris Oliver — Director/Admin

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  • Memorial maintenance
  • Cultural diplomacy
  • Student exchange programme (Guernsey-Masnieres)
  • Twinning coordination (St Peter Port-Masnieres)
  • Remembrance events
  • RGLI Memorial Ride

Credentials

Awards & recognition

  • Pride of Guernsey Special Recognition Award (2017)
  • Community Awards Fund Raising Team of The Year (2017)

Hours

Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 251683
Email
chris@rgli.org
Website
rgli.org
Social
Address
Les Emrais, Ruette des Emrais, Castel, Guernsey GY5 7YF

History2

Key dates and recorded company events for Royal Guernsey Light Infantry LBG.

  • 1916—Formed from the Royal Guernsey Militia
  • 1917—Fought at Battle of Cambrai · Fought at Battle of Cambrai (Masnieres, 30 November 1917) and Battle of Lys where the regiment was virtually wiped out.

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