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The association is a voluntary, non for profit organisation, managed by an elected committee for the benefit of ex members of The Infantry Boys Battalion and The Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion and the permanent staff that trained them.

The unit shares a common bond, starting life as the Infantry Boys Battalion at Tuxford in 1952 and disbanding as the Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion at Shorncliffe in 1985. Over that period of time it is estimated that over 15,000 young men were trained and passed out to their respective battalions. At this time, July 2007, no official figures are available.

Almost without exception these young men gained promotion and became leaders of men, making a significant contribution to the security of the United Kingdom in times of peace and conflict from the early 1950's into the new millennium.

This web site is designed to assist the association in achieving its aim and objectives and will grow, change and adapt over time to meet the needs of association members. We would ask all visitors to this site who are eligible, to register using the registration form link in the left hand menu. This will allow us to keep you informed of developments and enable ex comrades to search for and contact you, providing you leave an active email address.

We also hope you will join us in the association. There is an annual subscription for membership which is set at the AGM each year. The cost for 2007 is £10. All funds are managed by the treasurer and go towards furthering the aim and objectives of the association.

For guidelines and information on registering with us and joining the association please look under administration on the link bar.

Members of the association believe that this unit played a crucial role in providing Infantry Regiments of the line and the Foot Guards with professionally trained soldiers who, would make a significant contribution to the British Army for over half a century.

Aim:

It is our aim that this unit, its contribution to the British Army, the people who trained there and the permanent staff who trained them will not be forgotten.

Objectives:

To collect, maintain and protect the historical memories and memorabilia of the Infantry Boys and Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion for the benefit of future generations.

To enable ex members of the Infantry Boys and Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion to regain and maintain contact with comrades they served with during that time.

To maintain and develop this web site for the benefit of ex members of the Infantry Boys and Infantry Junior Leaders Battalion.

Web Site Notice:

Please note that this website is financed by The IBB & IJLB Association. It is administered and maintained by unpaid volunteers who give their time freely for the benefit of all ex Boys and Junior Leaders. If you would like to become involved and can spare a little time to volunteer then please contact the web master.