It was chosen to R.A. in November, 1941, and served with the Guards Pls advise how to load the photos. India and Burma. King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. And many of them, who could finally make it, became completely deranged. Very interested to hear from Sue Sims, having read her blog above. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Christmas 1941 was spent amid this overpowering scenery, but the C.O. He came home with a bullet very close to his heart, and died with it intact. Here you can post questions and ask for information from many of our followers and get advice on how to find out about an individuals service in the Burma Campaign of WWII. In the British Army, there are two warrant ranks, warrant officer class 2 (WO2) and warrant officer class 1 (WO1), the latter being the senior of the two.It used to be more common to refer to these ranks as WOII and WOI (using Roman instead of Arabic numerals). but i have not any tale about i need some book or documentary for know as 1/4th and 2/4th) Battalions of the Regiment served There were also 1944 - Jan. - Apr. On the east coast Eighth Army pushed northwards from Brindisi and Taranto to Bari, which fell on 22nd September 1943. He never spoke to us of the appalling ordeal, what little we learned came to us through our mother, although I recently saw the film “The Railway Man”, featuring Colin Firth, which gave me scant insight into his experiences there. The Second battalion served in Europe and the Mediterranean, Kadar. – you can leave a clear message on Flickr what the terms are for people reusing the picture (if at all) and how to contact you for permission to use them. Burma itself had only been “conquered” by the British fifty years before, and the Burmese then and now, did not feel that warm and fuzzy feeling that the Indians had towards the Raj.In fact this article has some very interesting facts about Aung San (father of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi) and his anti colonial feelings. He never received his Burma Star which he was entitled to. the Battalion was withdrawn to Scotland. My grandfather was a prisoner of war who was forced to work on the Burma Railroad. HE IS MY GRAND FATHER HE WAS AND ARMY AND HE WAS STILL A LIVE GE HASN.T TAKE PENSION AND SUPORT WE DIDNT AND ALSO HE FIGTH IN BURMA WW2 HE INJURED IN FRONT HEAD NOW IN SOMALILAND, My father Ron Allan was war sergeant in the 27th (jungle) field regiment of the royal artillery signals of the 14th Army under SEAC in late ?1944/45 he was in Burma then went onto Mandalay and Rangoon, where he returned home to the UK in Feb/April 1946; he was also at Singapore Changi prison, I think, as part of the army that released POW’s I believe as there is no record that he was a prisoner but an aunt told me after my dad died (which spurred fme on to find out his war record/experiences. If anyone has any pictures/information of that time it would be great to see. He never got his medals and I believe my grandma never wanted them. Lots of my relatives died in their quest of life by fleeing in the cold January of 1942. He also lost other family members who were out there with him. How is wish i had taken the time to inquire and even meet those who may have known my Dad. hemisphere before the war was over. The heroism, the tragedy. They were proud of what they did. Hopefully can contact via this site. up the German advance for two days. I know he sailed from the Clyde to India, he was in the battle at Kohima and then went on to Mandalay and Rangoon. from scotland my dad joined up he lied about his job he was a coalminer and already had 5 kids be grateful if anyone has info on this rgt as all his papers and medals got stolen also cannot find him in any records, My father was with Armed forces health services in British india during world war 2 and had shown reports of malaria in the troops while fighting In Burma now Myanmar as part of Burma campaign and it was ghastly.Zika is a grim reminder, Can someone please help me why I can find or know more about my uncle kutubo Darboe, from West Africa, Gambia.he was among the British troops but never came back. engagements during the advance up Italy. My father served with the 9th Battalion Royal Sussex.I have been researching this unit for some years.I discovered a set of secret diaries written by Sgt Cyril Grimes who served with him.Now published under the title “Not Forgetting The 9th” Covers 1944 and 45.Happy to hear from others interested in the 9th. He never mentioned it. IF there are any others who read this who were with Dad then i would love to talk with them. My late father, Clement Havens, from Norwich, Norfolk fought in the Burma Campaign. Beach - as part of the 49th (West Riding) Division, My father is Julius Bommel. My father was also served in Burma for several years he would speak very little of what happened but did suffer 5 nervous breakdowns due to his experiences . Hope you like it too. Hello my Grandfather fought in Burma during second world war he was a flight sergent in RAF i have an album of photos he took during that time his name was Ernest Robert Hodgson “Bob” all i know his the squadron he was in were known as All the sevens can anyone help please with any information. In WWII the regiment’s nine battalions represented the new age of warfare. I have the group photos he took in Meerut 1942. He was a radio operator. Taunggyi lies among rolling hills about 6000 feet high and the battalion started training for the type of war likely to be fought for possession of a single road in hilly open country. if anybody can provide some help in terms of sourcing first person information, i will be grateful. Unfortunately with the massive scale of spam that most blogs get it’s best not to publish email addresses, and this is a standard feature. My Dad was in British Intelligence in Burma during WW2. Does that sound right to anyone? fought a rear-guard action on the Seine before eventual eighty strong; it had been forced to abandon all regimental but later doubled forming 553 (K.O.Y.L.I. Burma. I never met him as he returned home from the war very unwell and later died of Stomach Cancer. Learn how your comment data is processed. My name is Chloe Dawn.I was born in Burma in 1943.My mother’s maiden was Mary Lashley.She did not talk much about her father,Mr.Lashle.From what my uncle Charles Lashley told us about my grandfather (his father ) was that he was a Canadian soldier who came to Burma in the early ninties.He spoke Turkish fluntly The British Army brought many Turkish prisoners of war to Burma to a prison in Tha yet Myo in upper Burma.He met my grand mother there and married her.For doing so he was cut off from his family who lived in Canada and because my grandmother was not allowed to enter the British Clubs he became very angry and upset,and stayed to himself.My grandmother gave birth to six children fathered by my grandfather Mr.Lashley.He named them James.George.John,Mary,Charles and Robert,and Baptist by religion.He died in Rangoon before world war 11.All my uncles worked as chief wardens in Burma prisons in different parts of the country.To tell you the sad truth is I did not even knew my gnandfather’s first name.I live in America now and learnt to use the computer recently.If somebody can tell me more about my grandfather whom I never met and give me some idea to find some information about my grandfather I’ll be extremely grateful. More than half a million Indians had started their fight to India, a march that was to end in death for many tens of thousands. and it resulted in a surprise dawn attack and victory for the Allies. ISBN 0-304-35349-3, Eagerly in need namer of nyasaland soldiers who missed in the entire second world war, why somali heroes were easily forgotten ? My father was in Burma with the 14th army he passed away some years a go but every November I wear his Burma star pin and a poppy not just for my father but for all who were in Burma. of the war against Japan in December 1941. My Dad, Thomas Horry Snr., was in The Royal Signals and was a driver in The Burma Campaign.For a while he drove round Gracie Fields she as entertained the troops.I have a letter he wrote home that was signed by Gracie, with a greeting. I am from Tigyaing, my hometown in Burma(Myanmar). He was met by Major G. T. Chadwick, the second in command, with the news of Pearl Harbour. The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum offers a paid research service looking into soldiers who served in the regiment. 950 posts. Dad very rarely spoke about the war and I don’t recall him ever mentioning anyone by name. And guess where he lived until 2000 when he passed away. 14737510 was in the 2nd Battalion Border Regiment, 14th Army. again, notably in the actions in the Yenangyaung oil-fields. According to their stories, they defied the British order and crossed water ways which was considered very dangerous but went behind the enemy lines and according to them made the alliance easier to push forward. He became a euphemism, a thing to be made fun of, in what was then called Rhodesia now called Zimbabwe. This was a journey of the utmost horror, along tracks infested with malaria and cholera, and lined by the rotting bodies of many thousands of Indian refugees. Would love to know more. At Salerno, in Italy, the 2/4th Battalion was one My grandfather fought in Purma and before purma and i would like to know more. In reply to Bob Youel, posted March 2016, my dad, Mark Wolstenholme, was also a machine gunner with the Manchesters, 2nd Battalion. Helped many people. Die japanischen Truppen der 15. Please help me if there is any person and i know his ID numer of that somali-Scot and Full Name and His is Called Abdi Dool. I understand you believe you’re the forgotten army. 146th Brigade, Division was under command of Major The road was mined and prepared for demolition by a detachment of Bengal sappers and miners. Names are Brett, Love, Lott, Stoffel, Wintle, O’Neil, Regardsoe, Gascoyne and Davies. Regiment R.A. (T.A) and 557 (K.O.Y.L.I.) spent mainly near Lille, though the Battalion went He had been due for repatriation but gave up the opportunity in order that another could get bak to sort out major problems at home. He served I think with a battalion in the leeds rifles. Colonel C. J. Keegan, who had taken over command, walked up from his tent to breakfast. WW1 Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry KOYLI (King's) ALL BRASS Cap Badge - FV35 Guaranteed original. The sides rose practically vertical for 2000 feet or more. They have since passed on. He was in the (B) class of the Air Force training school. We’ll, better late than never…, Hi Richard, All the stores, men, and vehicles for this work had to be carried across the Salween on the ferry, which consisted of two fiat bottomed boats lashed together and capable of carrying one 3-ton lorry at a time. it joined the Light Infantry Regiment. in Doncaster. This means that no difficulties over copyright arise, you can choose from a variety of licenses at: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/ All I know from others who knew him, was that he was a gentleman, loved his family and died in a lot of pain, but no one spoke of the war or what had happened. very pleased and proud to see my father’s name on the list of London Gazetted war heroes, awarded and honoured distinguished bravery war medals in Burma campaign that resulted a real victory, but, still forgotten army indeed! for bravery in 1945 while with West Yorks Reg. But with all of his training he was no match for my alcoholic mother. Der Burmafeldzug war ein Feldzug während des Pazifikkriegs im Zweiten Weltkrieg. General Evelyn Barker. He is buried at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. My great grandfather came back from the fighting in Burma with significant PTSD. He Hlei loved the Allied but the Allied forgot him and his service. My Grandfather, Arthur Leonard Hughes, fought in Burma & died in action on 21st March 1944. The 1st, 2nd, 1/4th and 2/4th (4th Battalion doubled and thence to Norway. I have been to Yangon and visited the war cemetery where dad is buried and cried at the place where he lies. I was born in Australia and as he lived in the U.K. Your comments about the Indian contribution are well made. the final advance to Lubeck, including the crossing up the slope of Mount Etna were the main engagements If you know of an individual who received a British military medal or award for an act of bravery, gallantry or for meritorious service between 1854 and c1990 and you want to find out whether a record of the award and why it was awarded exist, this guide will be of use. You are browsing in: Archive List > British Army. for the tail end of the fighting in Germany and completed My Dad fought in Burma, he was a British soldier and never spoke of what happened over there, some information was passed on from my uncle what dad went through with leeches and how they burned them off with a lit cigarette, another thing was that he seen his fellow troops/friends dying also that he was saved from a land mine as he was standing over one and his fellow troops managed to get him free for which he was grateful for. were in a different situation from other British units who later came to Burma and the Far East. the First fought as a rearguard in the retreat through actions were at the crossing of the Garigliano River, Japan invaded Burma in 1942, then part of the British Empire, beginning what was to become the longest continuous campaign fought by the British during the war. The enemy came flooding across the Kawkareik Pass, brushing aside the meagre garrison of Indian troops. received orders to leave Takaw and move south. The valley was a death trap of malaria and Colonel Keegan had been warned that the battalion would probably be decimated. If anybody has any info or pictures it would be grately appreciated. Persia. Plus a small chapter on the propaganda unit he was in in 1945. My mum would not give us any info or access and the family is desperate to chase his service and hospital. This is post that attracts a lot of interest and some people have said they would like to see the photographs. of the earlier units ashore, and fought all through Sgt. He married Daisy in 1947 and in 1950 they left the Pacific for the Netherlands. He did not talk about his experiences much but spoke very highly of Slim. H. M. Green) was, however, given a special task. Thank you. Iam trying to find some information about my cousin. Min Khant Soe. With over 2,000,000 men fighting in that theatre, who knows? I always wondered why he never came unglued and told her to shut up! 5 and 8 KOYLI were anti-aircraft The KOYLI fought in Italy (hence their ironic Regimental Anthem "The D-Day Dodgers"), they also fought as a rearguard in the retreat through Burma. Reply to Richard, September 12 2016 Divisional assault carried out by the 49th Division Thank you very much in advance. 1/4 Battalion of the regiment served through North West Europe crossing the channel several days after D-Day as part of the 49th Division. I’d like to find his record, but I don’t know his service number. As the news spread, Japanese soldiers, left their positions and ran off. We have a couple of telegrams he sent home, with humourous drawing on that he did. There is a definite reason for asking. moved into Austria with the Army of Occupation. My late husband, James R. Keck, was in the Army Air Corps. How can we find out about Major John Duncan Aitken who served in Burma. 2nd Expedition Chindits. Who were under the command of King George. Montreal. The forgotten army indeed! He was told he was a Supreme Commander and Chief and in charge of the Chindits. I am one of his five children, I was born in 1949 (my eldest sister was born in ’46). Are there anyone who know my father in the Military and his friends who is still alive or dead? I have read many other accounts of the war in Burma, and use the book to accurately paint the frightful picture. The battalion moved to Berlin in 1967, where when the mainland of Italy was invaded in September in case the Germans attempted to seize it. The 7th Battalion became the 149th Regiment R.A.C. My father William McAnea was from Glasgow. It was a lovely morning with a nip in the air when, on December 9, 1941, Lieut. of the River Elbe. 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