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NORMAN LAMBERT - KINGS OWN (LIVERPOOL) REGT - CHINDITS (1st Expedition) - PARACHUTE REGT

Malcolm Bowstead writes about his uncle "He was, I believe, in number eight column (17th Platoon). In this same unit were Sergeant Tommy Quick and Corporal Walsh (from Manchester), Birch, Suddery (from London - Islington), Gardiner , Atkins, the Platoon dog Judy". I am trying to find out more about his life during that period and would appreciate any help. I am contactable through malcolm.bowstead@ntlworld.com

NOTE:- Malcolm has since written to say that Norman enlisted on the 3rd April 1940 and served some time with the Parachute Regiment. He was due to be parachuted into Malaya but the Japanese surrendered before this became necessary.

'O Coy' 79 Battalion 4 Mar 1946 (It looks like an 'O' the ink is rather faded) under the heading 'Unit Overseas or UK Stamp'. The other under 'Military Dispersal Unit Stamp' that shows 'Military Dispersal Unit No.2 - 5 Mar 1946 - York'

SGT STANLEY COBDEN MILLS - ROYAL MARINES:- Stan's family who originated from Portsmouth are trying to find out more about his time in the war. If you can help, could you please contact millslyle@care4free.net

I am trying to find out information about my grandfather who was Regimental Sargent Major in the Royal Leicestershires in about 1925 1930ish.

SGT (ACTING MAJOR) CLIFFORD STOTT - R.E.M.E. Martin Johnson writes "My Father-in-law died at Frodsham, Cheshire last Thursday (28th Feb 2001). And the family was wondering whether anybody from the Burma Star Assoc could remember him. If so, please contact me at the following email address martin.johnston@lineone.net

JOHN (JACK) TOMLINSON - 2nd BN ARGYLE & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS:- Daughter mhairi ferrier writes "I am the daughter of John Tomlinson ( known also as jack).

I have very little information apart from the fact that he served in the far east on the Malayian campaign and worked on the Burma bridge as a P.O.W.

If anyone could give me any information about him would be very much appreciated. I can be contact through mferrier@talk21.com

GEORGE D. KARNES - 71st US ENGINEERS:- Jimmy Karnes writes " I am looking for any servicemen who may have known my father or the environment in which he worked. He was with the 71 Engineers in Burma and did his basic training at Fort Benning GA. I would appreciate any help and can be contacted through jimmmyk20@msn.com

REGINALD ARTHUR AYLING - ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT:- I am currently researching my family tree and would be interested in any information on my grandfather Reginald Arthur Ayling who received the Burma Star whilst serving with the Royal Sussex Regiment. Sandra Thornhill on sandrathornhill@hotmail.com

Sadly my dad died three years ago. He told me a lot about his time with the Gurkhas - of whom he was immensely proud, but I would like to try to find as much as possible about his army career. I am unsure of the dates but would guess it to be around 1940-45 ??. I do know he was in Burma and had the rank of Captain (acting Major). If anybody could help I would be most grateful.

I am currently researching my family tree and urgently require information about my grandfather who I believe served in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. His name was John 'Topper' Brown/e and joined the regiment in Bangalore where he was resident. His daughter ( my aunt )tells me that little is known about him as he died in Singapore? from a torpedo after hitching a lift from an American ship.

I realise that this is a 'long shot' but is the name familiar to you? He attained the rank of Sergeant and joined up in 1939. I believe that he would have been about 33 yrs old.

If you do have any information then I would be very interested in hearing from you.
Yours Sincerely,
Nathan Browne Nathan.Browne@arup.com

Michael McDonough - Cameron Highlanders:- Son John writes " I have just received from the Ministry of Defence the following service record of my Father named above, and was wondering if anyone out there knew my Father when he served in Burma or any movements of the regiments he was posted to. Posted to 53rd Driver Training Regiment 16/01/41 Posted to 24th Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment 12/02/41 Posted to 8th Reserve Anti-Aircraft Regiment 09/04/41 Posted to 17 Battery 1st Heavy Anti-air Reg 17/05/41

Posted to 76 light Anti-Aircraft Regiment 29/11/43 Posted to 228 Light AntI-Aircraft Battery 20/02/44 Transferred to Cameronians Posted to 1st Batt 10/10/44

BOB (ROBERT WILLIAM) CHAFEY & BERT BULLOCK - 699 PIPELINE ENGINEERS:- Bob's son writes "I am searching for anyone that knew my father Robert William Chafey in Burma during WWII. He would like to know what happened to some of his buddies from WWII and has mentioned Bert Bullock when he talks about being stationed in Burma. He was attached to the 699 Pipeline from approximately 1943 - 1945". Bob's son can be contacted on bchafey@arkayindustries.com

A/SGT FRED LANE - KINGS OWN ROYAL REGIMENT:- The son of Fred Lane (1920-72) would like to hear from any former comrades who remember him from Burma or earlier, Fred from Nottingham served with the Regiment in North Africa (Bren Gun driver/mechanic) and later in Ceylon and India before taking part in the second Chindit operation, contact Roger Lane at roger_lane@hotmail.com.

HORACE JAMES NEALE MM - LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS:- the request reads "Hello...just a little missive to see if you can help me find anything about Lancashire Fusilier military medal winner name of Horace James Neale, born 1912 died about 1950? The enquirer is on Alwilsona1@aol.com

Colour Sergeant 3449520 James Whittaker of The Lancashire Fusiliers:- Grandson Craig writes "

I am looking for information on my Grand Father if any of your members can help, I would be grateful.

I have received his records from the MOD, which states that he served in the India campaign from 03.12.41 to 27.08.45.

He received The Burma Star and also was 'Mentioned in Despatches', for what though I do not know. I have received information today that this was printed in the 'London Gazette' on the 2nd Feb. 1944, so I am presuming his act of bravery was in 1943.

I can tell you he was posted to the 10th Battalion in 1940, after being in the 1st Battalion, 5th Regiment in 1939.

When he went to the India Campaign he was a lance Sergeant, then Acting Sergeant in March 1941, a War Substantive Sergeant from August 1941 and then Colour Sergeant and Company Quarter Master sergeant in Jan. 1945.

Sadly he died in 1974 and the only time my Father can remember him talking about the war was when 2x Gherkas turned up at their house when my Dad was a small boy. Sadly my Grand Father never talked again about his time during the war.

He was also with the BEF from 14.04.40 to 07.06.40.

If anyone knows anything about my Grand Father, I would be grateful to hear from them at craig@craigwhittaker.freeserve.co.uk

MAJOR Edward William James Avey - Royal Navy/Royal Marines:- Edward's daughter Margot writes "My father, served in the British Royal Navy in India. His military record: 4/1940 - Private, 3/1946 - Major
Received Burma Campaign Decoration.
He was in the Commandos - when? where?. Would like to find out which units he served with. He was in the Volunteer group for an Indian Army unit, but have no dates. If you have any information, please contact me directly by e-mail - argotma@yahoo.com "

SAPPER 1882440 JOHN ROBERT WEBB -CHINDITS/ ROYAL ENGINEERS:- Son Bob writes "I am searching information about my Father, John Robert Webb (born London ) who served in Burma in 1942 (or so he told me)He was with the Royal Engineers and also served at the siege of Tobruk. At one time he was in 1 section 2nd Field Coy RE, BPO Colombo, Ceylon and also went on R & R in Colombo.

As he never spoke about any of his war history I am keen to piece together what he did. Sadly he died in February 1997 in Chichester. I can be contacted on bob@sysinfo.co.uk

DAVID DUTTON BUDWORTH - CHINDITS:- David's daughter Katherine is trying to find out more about her father's time during the war years. David was a great engineer who invented the 'Budworth' Turbine engine. Sadly David died in 1974 when his Cessna aircraft when the wheels failed to come down. If you can help Katherine, she can be contacted on CHALLENGERARK@aol.com

I WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY FATHER MICHAEL"JACK" NALLY - ,AT THE FUNERAL OF MY MOTHER MARGARET LAST WEEK I DISCOVERED THAT HE WAS A PRISONER OF WAR WHILST SURVIVING IN BURMA WITH THE BLACK WATCH .HE NEVER SPOKE OF HIS ORDEAL WITH ANY OF THE FAMILY, HE WAS AVERY PRIVATE MAN AND IF ANYONE KNOWS ANYTHING AT ALL I WOULD BE EXTEMELY GRATEFUL. I CAN BE CONTACTED AT BEEJOUX42@HOTMAIL.COM BEREENICE WYETH (NEE NALLY)

FRANCIS NORMAN GALLOWAY - DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY:- Channel 4 TV are trying to find out more about Mr. Galloway and about the Durham Light Infantry. If you can help, please contact suzynash@hotmail.com

GINGER SMITH (William James Smith) 129th FIELD REGT RA:- Granddaughter Victoria writes "Myself and my father are researching into my Grandad's war time experiences. His name was William James Smith but was nick named "Ginger Smith". He served in the 129th field regiment and was from Liverpool. We do not know much about him as he passed away five years after the war, but we do know that he played the piano for "entertaining the troops". If anyone knew him or knows anything of him please would you contact me with the details. We can be contacted on S-v.smith1@tees.ac.uk

PERCY JOHN BAIN OSBORNE - BLACK WATCH CHINDITS:- Son Charles (Chuck) is researching his father's service history. If you know Percy, could you contact Chuck on chuckles@lantic.net

Grandson wishes to gather information on fellow P.O.W's who served with him. Joined Sussex Regiment as boy soldier/musician, posted to Shanghai at the age of 14-16?. Captured at Singapore in 1942, interned in Burma, liberated by Aussie outfit (Ken Walker), recouped in Australia. Awarded 2 Burma Stars. De-mobbed as CSM. Any Information would be greatly received.... I am available on parnould@ukonline.co.uk