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RSM WILLIAM DICKENSON - SOMERSET REGT:- I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY GRANDFATHER BELIEVED TO BE AN RSM FOR SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY AWARDED THE BURMA STAR AND LEFT HOME WITH NO FORWARDING ADDRESS AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR HIS NAME WAS WILLIAM DICKENSON LARGE YORKSHIRE MAN FROM TAUNTON ANY HELP AT ALL APPRECIATED. MANY THANKS ELIZZIEDRIPPING@aol.com

B.S.M. COLMAN 82nd AA REGT ROYAL ARTILLERY: I am requesting any information concerning B.S.M. Colman on behalf of Gunner Leslie Frank Goldsmith (Regimental No.2037841) who both served in the 82nd Light Anti Aircraft Anti Tank Regiment between 1942 and 1945 at Shillong, Imphal and Tiddum. Any information concerning either of these two gentleman would be greatly appreciated. Yours Faithfully John Nevard on triangle1@optusnet.com.au

FRANK/ROBBIE ROBBINS - WILTSHIRE REGT, POW, RASC:- I am trying to trace anyone that may have known my father. His name was Francis Loyola ROBBINS. He is thought to have enlisted into the British Army possibly 1940 aged 17, in India as he was born and schooled there. May have been in the Witshire Regiment but not known. Thought to have spent the war in Burma and taken prisoner by the Japanese. He may have been known as Frank or Robbie. After the war he was demobbed and after some time re-enlisted into the Royal Army Service Corps. Awarded the B.E.M. Please any information would be appreciated. Ray Robbins Brighton, England ray@rayrobbins.co.uk

SAPPER RAY PEARCE - Royal Engineers 124 Platoon Originally 58 Chem W'Fare. 1942-1945:- Sapper R W Pearce 2114983 Royal Engineers 124 Platoon Originally 58 Chem W'Fare. 1942-1945 (Before the war I was from Wolverhampton- came to Australia in 1949) Would like to contact anyone who knew Ginger Radford, Sgt Barwick or anyone from that regiment who might like to share memories, or families of same. I can be contacted on eileenp@i-o.net.au which is Morwell, Victoria, Australia

ALFRED JOHNSON MILNE - R.A.F. RADIO OPERATOR:- Alf's son Gary is trying to find out about his father although he doesn't know which squadron he was in. If the name rings a bell, could you contact Gary on Gary.Milne@hedley-purvis.com

I am contacting you on behalf of my father Bernard J. Holmes who served with the R.A.F. in Burma.

Service No.: 772206

Rank: Leading Aircraftsman

Address: 1 Wincoat Close, Benfleet, Essex SS7 , UK

Telephone: +44 (0)1268 755138

History

Born 27^th July 1923 he joined the R.A.F. on 13^th March 1943.

After training he was stationed with #261 squadron in Burma from 31^st August 1943 until 27^th June 1945.

When he joined the squadron in Burma at Chittagong they then moved around to places such as Chiringa, Yelehanka, Meiktilla and Wanging.

After Burma he was sent on a draughtsman training course at Poona until being finally stationed in Singapore from 20^th January 1946 until 6^th December 1946.

Finally released from the R.A.F. on 27^th May 1947.

My father would, if possible like the opportunity to find any comrades he was with in #261 squadron. Some of the information below may be incorrect but it was an awfully long time ago, so here are some of the names he has given me:

Warrant Officer "Barney" Barnes – in charge of ground crew
Pilot Officer Meridith – Australian
Flying Officer McDonald – Scottish
Commanding Officer Kazman

Also: Fletcher, Newman, Truman, Thomlinson

I have found information on the internet about Frank Woodrow. Even though my father does remember a Canadian pilot with blond hair he cannot remember his name. He has expressed a wish to contact Frank Woodrow or if possible for him to get in touch.

If anyone has information please contact Kevin at k.m.holmes@blueyonder.co.uk

Like so many others, Roy left his home and family, at a young age of 21. After a short but good fight he was taken prisoner on Java in January 1942 After sometime, and many POW camps later, he was sent to Sandakan in NW Malaya to work on a Jap airfield. He died Jan 14, 1945. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM!!!

My father served (according to official records) in India from 28.02.42 till 02.11.43 and according to the medals office is entitled to the Burma star. On reading his regimental history, (HE SERVED IN THE 2ND BTN YORKS AND LANCS) this was this first Arakan campaign. My father died in 1969 at the very young age of 57 I was seven at the time, but his impact on me was immense. It would delight me greatly if any one knew him. would contact me. He served was at depot from 24.1.34 to 30.7.34 1st btn 31.7.34 to 10.12.35 2nd btn 11.12.35 to 19.1.44.serving in India, Sudan, Palestine, Egypt, Crete, USA

LT. ERIC FARRER KIRK - SHERWOOD FORESTERS/CHINDITS:- Eric's niece Gillian is trying to find out more about him. She says "

SGT JOSEPH H. PARKER - 118 FIELD REGIMENT RA/CHANGI/BURMA RAILWAY:- I am looking for anyone with information about, or who knew my grandfather (who died in October 2000) or great grandfather who I have never known.

SGT Joseph.H.Parker 913798 (Know as Joe) – 118th Royal Artillery Field Regiment / POW He was captured in Singapore or Malaya in the fall of Singapore and was interned in Changi Gaol. He was moved to Thailand to work on the Burma Railway and spent time in No.4 POW (June 1944) camp in Thailand. He spent time in other POW camps and was moved frequently. We have found Commendations for giving blood when unfit to do so and for work in physiotherapy centres in Chungkai (June 43 – Jan 44) and Mosquitato (spelling may be wrong as hard to read.) He has the following medals. The 39-47 Star, The Pacific Star, TA Artillery defence medal and the general service medal. I have not found the Burma Star and are unsure whether he was awarded it or not. When he arrived home from the war he lived in Parfitt Road, South Bermondsey, London. And later moved to St.Ives Cambridgeshire. bianca.parker@ntlworld.com

Captured by Germans in Ypres on 31st October 1914 (this may be in Holland But I am not sure) and taken to a church to be searched. He was taken to a skating rink in Lille and then onto Guntrow prison camp (End of October 1914) He was moved again on February 17th 1915 to Luderzobtz Laus. And after this I have no information until 1918 when I know he came home. But I don’t know where he lived or anything else.

RSM F.W. GALE - KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY:- I am trying to trace the military record of F W Gale late of KOYLI on behalf of his son Peter Gale. He believes that his father was decorated with either the MC or MM and wants to know if this is true and, if so, how the decoration was won. He is thought to have been an RSM during the Second World War. Thanks in anticipation. Peter Walker wyorks@msn.com

WOII AIR GUNNER ROY HOWARD JONES 62 SQUADRON RAF/ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE:- Roy Howard Jones, 62 RAF Squadron (R.C.A.F.), Warrant Officer II, Air Gunner, killed in action in July, 1945 in Burma. He was a Canadian from Windsor, born in Hamilton I believe? While serving in India & Burma he had a pet chicken or rooster that tagged along on his shoulder. This is my grandfather's brother, if you have any information on him I would appreciate receiving it. Thank you. Brian Jones bjones@coe.wayne.edu

JOHN RUDERHAM - ROYAL ARTILLERY:- John's nephew is trying to trace this Royal Artillery member. We know that he was sent out to North Africa in WWII but en route, the ship was either torpedoed or diverted to Burma where John stayed throughout the war. If you can help at all, could you please contact pecbsa@btconnect.com

SGT 3712101 JIM CAMPION 1/8 BN LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS is seeking his old comrades who he served with in Kohima, especially CPL W. BUTTERFIELD. Jim is on nipper_26@hotmail.com

LEONARD MUDD 2055166 ROYAL ENGINEERS:- Daughter Leona is desperately trying to find out more about her father who died when she was only 12 years old. At this stage, we only know that he served with the Royal Engineers. Leonard was born in February 1917 so at the outbreak of war in Burma, he would have been about 24-25. If you can help at all, please contact Leona on www.molzeem@aol.com

I am making an enquiry about my father Bert Bridges, we don't have much information at all I am afraid, my father died when I was 16yrs old, and we miss him terribly, our family now live In Australia, and we are trying to find Dads' past that he rarely spoke of. From what we have found is that he served for the Royal Artillery we don't know which one, it was in Burma, and we know that he was awarded the Burma star and others, but unfortunately all have been lost, If anybody has any information on him we would be so very grateful, it means so very much to us to be able to learn of his past. Thank you and very much appreciated.

ERNEST ALBERT MANNERS - 23rd INDIAN DIV - ROYAL ARTILLERY:- I am searching for information about my father Ernest Albert Manners (dob 30.08.1913) and his time in the army during World War II.

The information I have is very patchy. I do not have his army number or the name of his regiment but I do have 4 medals one of which is the Burma Star. They are still in the original box in which they were delivered and the ribbons have never been attached.

The medals were sent to:-
Mr. Ernest Manners
10 New Road
Penshurst
Kent

I also have 24 photographs which he took during the war, some of which have the surnames of the men pictured written on the back together with dates. From the information on the photographs I believe that my father was in Whatou in 1943 and Imphal in 1943/1944.

My father never spoke about the war. I really want to find out where he was and what he was doing during the war and would love to contact anyone who may have served with him.

From information from my family I believe he may have been a driver although he never drove after the war.

Some of the surnames listed on the back of the photographs are:-
Lancaster, Clark, Dale, Ildrich, Captain Mason, Major Hutton, Lieutenant Rice, Captain Connor, Major Slim, The Bish, Lieutenant Smith, Bbr. Searle, Dvr Scott, Burke, BSM Kinsford, Welsh, Day, Brady, Haggar, Lt Sleight, Marney, Dodd, Arkle, Brisker, Aston, Jarvis, Kirman, Peck, Winter, Musson and
Duffy.

I hope you are able to help or point me in the right direction. I know that I can contact the MOD but they have told me it would be much easier if I had his army number or at least the name of his regiment.

In the photographs of him in uniform there the letters RA are attached to the lapels of his shirt (possibly Royal Artillery) and on top of the sleeves of his shirt is sewn a badge with appears to be some sort of bird (a bit like a peacock without feathers) (ed - now established as 23rd Indian Div)

Thank you in advance.

Jean Cooke (nee Manners) on BJNK1@aol.com

2876573 Mech staff sergeant James Scott (JIM or JIMMY) - R.A.S.C.:- I am trying to find out more about my father, James (Jim) Scott.. My mother thinks that he was with 589 company RASC. His rank was Mech staff sergeant James Scott (JIM or JIMMY). Service number 2876573. I would be grateful of any information. Thank you Alex Scott on ALEXSCOTT21@HOTMAIL.COM

I would be grateful if anyone could give me some information about my father, Frank Victor Outlaw, and his role in the Burma campaign. He died in 1969 when I was only 7 years old, so I never had a chance to talk to him about his war experiences. My mother is still alive but says that he never really spoke to her about Burma, all that she knows is that he was in the RAF and worked as a navigator. If there is anyone out there who remembers him, knows his regiment, or can give any information at all about him, I would be very grateful.

CHARLES JOSEPH (Joe) STIRLAND - HMS PEMBROKE:- Daughter Pauline writes "My father CHARLES JOSEPH (Joe) STIRLAND served on HMS Pembroke from 1941.

He was awarded the Burma Star amongst other medals. My daughter and I are now tracing our family history and we would love to hear from anyone who knew my father. Sadly, he died in 1987 and as he did not talk much about his experiences during the War, it is now hard for us to put together a picture of his life. As we live in Australia, my daughter only met her grandfather once, just before he passed away. Any assistance would be appreciated." Pauline can be contacted on p.williams@mailbox.uq.edu.au

'TAFFY' MORRIS, PAUL SWANSON & 'TINY' TYLER - 2nd BN QUEEN'S ROYAL REGT/CHINDITS/ESSEX REGT:- Taffy writes "