Dcli Collection

Corporal Thomas Edward Rendle, VC. Probably 1915
Thomas Rendle (born Bedminster, Bristol on the 14th December 1884) with a dog, wearing his Victoria Cross medal. At the time of his award he was a bandsman in the 1st Battalion

DCLI, Norway Inn, Perranarworthal, Cornwall. 2nd July 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry taking refreshments at Norway Inn during a recruiting march. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

DCLI recruiting march, Carclew House, Mylor, Cornwall. Friday 2nd July 1915
Soldiers of the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on the lawn in front of Carclew House, at ease during a recruitment march. Instruments of their military band are in the background

Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade in High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Col Arthur Tremayne of Carclew marching in Truro. Col Tremayne fought at the Battle of Balaclava in the Crimean War and died on 7th November 1903. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Horse drawn ambulance, Truro, Cornwall. 1918
Wounded soldiers in a horse drawn ambulance probably in the grounds of the Auxiliary Naval Hospital or possibly the end of First World War celebrations at Ladock

DCLI, Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade down Pydar Street, Truro, early 1900s. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

DCLI recruiting march, Caerhays Castle, St Michael Caerhays, Cornwall. 13th July 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry soldiers on a recruiting march going through the arch at Caerhays Lodge, led by a band. Caerhays Castle is a semi-castellated manor house situated 0.5 mile south of

General view of houses at Hendra, Truro, Cornwall. Late 1920s
General view of houses at Hendra from the bottom of Hendra Road (formerly known as New Road). The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry building in Carew Road can be seen on the right with Hendra Park

Memorial to Harry Patch, the last British Veteran
This memorial was privately erected by Harry Patch to remember those with whom he served in the 7th Battalion DCLI. It is placed on the edge of the Steenbeek stream across which at dawn

The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry... at Brandywine, 1777, (1939)
The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry. How the D.C.L.I. Won Their Red Feathers at Brandywine, 1777, (1939). Incident during the American Revolutionary War, 11 September 1777, near Chadds Ford

DCLI, High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1905
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry on parade. Photographer: Unknown

DCLI Ceremonial gathering, Truro?, Cornwall. Around 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry soldiers in relaxed pose at a village ceremony. There are horses in foreground and a large crowd of smartly dressed onlookers are watching the ceremony

DCLI band at unknown location. 1915
The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry band are pictured playing to a crowd. Possibly at The Green in Truro, 1915. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

DCLI at unknown location. 1915
The Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry band are pictured with their dog mascot. Perhaps a 1915 recruiting march. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Corporal Thomas Edward Rendle, VC. Possibly 1915
Picture of Thomas Rendle (born Bedminster, Bristol on the 14th December 1884 and who was awarded the Victoria Cross) with some of his battalion colleagues, including an officer

DCLI on parade. King Street / High Cross, Truro, Cornwall. 1905?
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry military brass band processing through the street, closely watched by onlookers on either side. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

DCLI sergeants, possibly Truro, Cornwall. 1915
Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry sergeants standing in a line. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

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"DCLI: A Glimpse into the Rich History of Cornwall's Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) proudly paraded through High Cross in Truro. The sight of these brave soldiers marching with precision and pride is etched forever in the memories of those who witnessed it. On a sunny July day in 1915, DCLI recruits gathered at Carclew House in Mylor for a recruiting march. Determined to serve their country during World War I, these young men embarked on a journey that would test their courage and resilience. Meanwhile, at Perranarworthal's Norway Inn, another group soldiers prepared for duty on that same fateful day. Little did they know that destiny awaited them as they set off towards an uncertain future. In 1918, amidst the chaos of war, a horse-drawn ambulance traversed the streets of Truro. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by medical personnel who risked their lives to save others. Pydar Street in Truro was once home to DCLI troops during this era. These soldiers formed an integral part of Cornish history and left an indelible mark on its streets and communities. Amongst these brave individuals was Corporal Thomas Edward Rendle, VC - his valiant actions likely captured here around 1915. His heroism symbolizes the unwavering spirit displayed by all members throughout history. Caerhays Castle became a rallying point for recruitment efforts on July 13th, 1915. Here too stood determined men ready to join their comrades-in-arms and defend their homeland against adversity. As we shift our gaze forward to late-1920s Hendra in Truro, we witness houses standing tall - silent witnesses to countless stories soldiers returning from war, forever changed by their experiences.