Major Colin Hunter &
Hunter's Hill

Rod Gilmore writes:

Message:
I am a journalist researching a piece concerning my grandfather (Major) Colin Hunter who served with the Seaforth Highlanders during the Burma campaign. Recalling, he had a hill named after him (Hunter's Hill) and it is this I would like to research. If anyone has any information or people I can contact I would be greatly appreciated. Regards Rod Gilmour on rodgilmour@netscape.net   (Answer follows below:)

Robert May answers:

Message:
Hunters Hill was named after Collin Hunter an officer in The 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders, he had a slight speech impediment and had won the MC in France, He was with D company that lead a night attack on Kohima village (hill 5120), D coy had worn tennis shoes for the attack, which had taken the Japs by complete surprise. D coy reached a small hill on the north side of the village (which became known as Hunters Hill)  Robert is on Robert@may007.wanadoo.co.uk