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History of the Burma Star Association

THE ROYAL LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

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 **Click Here for Ian Lambert's site on the 7th Leicesters**

Andy Astle's site on the Chindits/7th Leicesters - Click Here

Leicestershire Regt photos - Click Here (Andy Astle's)

EXTRACT FROM SHORT HISTORY OF THE LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT 1688 - 1965:-

Re: 2nd Btn Leicestershire Regt
Became part of GEN ORDE WINGATE'S SPECIAL FORCE (Chindits) 17/71 Column August 1942.  The Battalion marched into BURMA from the LEDO ROAD over the NAGA HILLS to the RIVER CHINDWIN which drew signal from Gen Wingate Quote "Well Done Leicestershire Regiment - Hannibal eclipsed".
The Battalion took part with distinction in several battles round Indaw some two hundred miles behind the enemy lines.

7th Battalion were part of 47 and 74 Columns for the 2nd Expedition in 1944

 

 

 

NORMAN DALE (DALLA)
 
Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association Click Here for more details
PRVT HERBERT [BERTIE] WEBSTER Son Michael is trying to contact anyone who remembers his Dad, even his name.  Click Here to contact him
EDWARD JOHN HAMER John's nephew is trying to find out about his uncle who died at Bairagaigh POW Hospital of polio on 14 July 1942.  Please Click here if you have any information which may help.
ALBERT WELLINGS Click here to go to Albert's page and as he is not too well at present, he would appreciate contact from his old pals
THOMAS MOREHEN Click Here to read part of an autobiography by T.H. Morehen
SYDNEY HURST Granddaughter Julie is trying to find out about her Grandfather. Please CLICK HERE if you might be able to help
DR. MATTHEW CAMPBELL M.B.E. Can anyone tell the Doctor's son where in Burma his father fought - please click here for more
HARRY COOPER (Thomas Henry) We have a family request for information.  If you knew Harry, could you please Click Here
HARRY (W.H.) SLANEY
Sadly passed away 20th April 2005
Click Here to read Harry's story
BERRIDGE K.L.  Click Here to read about Pte/Cpl Berridge 
RSM DAVID HUGGETT If you can help with a family request for information, please CLICK HERE
JACK (ALBERT) GOULSBRA Jack's son is seeking information about his father.  If you can help, please Click here
1st Battalion
GOUGH A.E. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
MERRIT J. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
PRESTON A.R. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
2nd Battalion
BENT W. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
FARMER W.A. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
MARVIN R. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
RAINBOW C.B. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
ROBINSON W.J. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
SLANEY H. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
SOANES W.K. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
7th Battalion Members of this Battalion also formed part of the Chindits
LEN CHENEY
(Click for further details of Len)
Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
Harry Winfield If you knew Harry please click here
NORMAN DALE (DALLA)
 
Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association Click Here for more details
BALL S.J. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
BALL F. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
BARRADELL H. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
FOLWELL F. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
LOVETT G.A. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
MERRIT J. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
MUSSON A.E. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
NORTH J. Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
PEBERDY D.V. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
PRESTON A.R. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
ROBINSON W.J. Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
WESSON Don (Military Medal) Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
WHITE S.  (4858729)
(Click for Chalky's details)
Deceased Member of the Wigston & District Branch of the Burma Star Association
 

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