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L/SGT DOUGLAS WELLS - 158 FIELD REGIMENT RA - Son Norman writes"Did anyone know my late father, L/Sgt Douglas (Doug) Wells, in Burma? He was with a 25-pounder field gun unit in, believe, the 158 Field Battery - and hailed from Watford, Hertfordshire. Thanks for any information."

STAFF SGT W. (BILL) ORTON - R.E.M.E. / 81st WEST AFRICAN DIV - R.A.S.C. - R.W.A.F.F.:- Bill joined the Royal Army Service Corps just before the outbreak of World War II and was transferred to the R.E.M.E. on it's formation in 1942. Sadly Bill died in 1950 from the after effects of his war service.

Bill's son would love to hear from anyone who might have known him or anyone else who served with the 81st West African Div. Any other information or material on the activities of the RWAFF would also be welcome. Any material will be scrupulously cared for, and any expense covered.

E-mail contact: barry@midasmetal.co.uk or by telephone to Barry Orton on 01926-423235 or 024-76 694695

HENRY MILES - 6th BTN SOUTH WEST BORDER REGIMENT:-Son Lynn is trying to find out more about her father who was in the SWB Regt. Henry lived in ,Cwmavon, when he enlisted and we believe that he was employed in the Eagle Brick Works in the village at the time, this is all the information we have at present. If you can help, would you please contact lynnmiles1@ntlworld.com

I would like to contact anyone who knew my father during the war in Burma. I know very little about his war history as he died when I was 10 years old. I do however have his medals among which is the Burma Star. I know that he was a driver in the RAF, but have no idea in which squadron. His rank on discharge in 1946 was Leading Aircraftsman. His date of birth was 11/02/1911. He was from London, and was Jewish. He came from a large family of nine, and his own father had died young in 1935. Unfortunately he died in 1960 aged 49. He met my mother after the war and she said he never spoke much of his experiences. I would love to hear from any of his old comrades and friends who may be able to fill me in a little more about his background and experiences.

CPL DAVID SKILLEN - 1st BT WEST YORKSHIRE REGT:- David's twin sister is trying to find out more about the circumstances of her brother's death on 7th March 1942. If you can help, can you please contact addis@intoweb.co.uk

PTE 5575563 BERT (HERBERT EDWARD) ORAM - WILTSHIRE REGT, SUFFOLK REGT & LINCOLNSHIRE REGT:-Son Colin writes "I wish to trace details of my father's service and any comrades with memories of the regiments he served with: Wiltshire, Suffolk (2nd Btn) and Lincolnshire. He was killed in action 17/2/44 after being posted to 1 Btn Lincolnshire Regiment on the 19/5/43. Details are sketchy but I think the camp was overun/ambushed by the Japanese. Please e-mail colin@oram39.fsnet.co.uk

'CHARLIE' (WILLIAM CHARLES LOGAN) HARVEY - ROYAL CORPS OF SIGNALS - 155th FIELD REGT RA - POW @ CHANGI:- Granddaughter Julie writes "My grandad was William Charles Logan Harvey (Charlie), who died working on the Burma-Siam Railway, he was a pow at Chang? I have a photo of the cemetery but would like to try and find out more. My nana is 93 years old (his widow) and has never talked about it as she was obviously absolutely distraught when he was killed. My dad was only 7 or 8 when his father died. He was from Truro in Cornwall and was in the Army but I don't know any more details. My dad has his medals. If anyone can help me at all with any info. I would really appreciate it. Many thanks Julie Sims on treve@sims.fsworld.co.uk

GNR LEONARD HARDING ROYAL ARTILLERY:- Niece Sandy writes "I am not sure if you can help me but I am trying to trace information on my uncle Gunner Leonard Harding. He was in the Royal Artillary and was awarded the Burma Star and the Africa Star but I do not know when or where. I know he was also in Egypt for a time. His number was 983058. He returned from the war and eventually died a few years ago.

My mother has a few photos of him in various places but no names or regiment details. It would be great if I could find out a bit more for her. Thanks for your help, Sandie Evans email: sandiedawn@hotmail.com

PS Do you know any way that I can trace information on someone who was in the First World War and invalided out after being gassed at Ypres (Number 5828 Private Victor Albert Harding)"

PTE SAMUEL CHARLES PARKER - A CHINDIT FROM THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS:- Granddaughter Kerry is trying to find out more about Samuel. Although the Sherwood Foresters didn't fight in Burma, there were a few individuals who joined the Chindits and we believe that Samuel was one of these.If you can help Kerry, can you please contact her on kerrygill@hotmail.com

He began his service with the ’Number One Mixed Service Battalion in Aldershot’, and subsequently joined the ’Royal Army Service Corps’. He was in Burma for the entirety of the campaign, serving with 5 Infantry Brigade, Second Division.

He currently lives in Sheffield, and is in very good health. If you could let me know of any meetings that take place in his area and if you have a notice board within this site please publish his details.
James Senior (Grandson) on jamessenior@krh.org.uk

THOMAS FREDERICK HANKIN - R.E.M.E. 28th LAA & 55th LAA ROYAL ARTILLERY:- Son Graham writes "My father Thomas Frederick Hankin, 1536198 REME staff sergeant, was in Burma and Assam (in the seige of Imphal). If you are interested in his story he has written it down in book form entitled 'From Bootle to Burma'. I reiterate the sentiments of many others in saying that it is important to remember the sacrifices of these men, and remembering that these were just ordinary folk thrust into a situation that had to be dealt with. They did it.
If you remember my father, I would really love to hear from you. Graham Hankin on graham@ncable.net.au

EDWARD LUNNY - ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS:- Grandson Phillip writes "My name is Phillip Moane, and my grandfather, Edward Lunny fought in World War II with the Royal Inniskilling fusiliers. I know he fought in India and I'm pretty sure he served in Burma as well. I'm in the process of researching my family's history and my Mother (Edward's daughter), gave me a boxing medal that my granda won in 1935 in the 'Novice Individual' class. Instead of this award lying in a drawer, I would like to have it framed for the rest of the family to see. I don't have a ribbon for the medal and would like to know what the ribbon looked like, so I can have an authentic look. The medal is silver with an embossed image of (I'm assuming) Inniskilling castle, with the number 27 underneath, the class below that and the year once again underneath.
On the other side is an embossed image of a boxer. Any information about this or my Granda, would be greatly appreciated. Apparently he didn't share his recollections with my Mother or Uncle. Thank you very much, Phillip Moanealisa@aol.com

My father was Richard (Dick) Abram and he was with the 604 Railway Construction Company, RE. I know he was in Benares en route to Burma in 1942 and at that time was a Cpl then Sgt. There does not seem to be a record of the above unit so I would be very pleased to hear from anyone who was in it.Dad seemed to like railways and when he came home in 1946 he then spent the rest of his life working on them.

Dad came from Banks, nr Southport in Lancashire and was previously in the Royal Artillery in 1941.I have photos from his days in Benares with many people named on the back.

W/O II Donald McLeod Lindsay - 99 SQUADRON:- Nephew Peter writes "I am trying to find any members of the RAF 99 Squadron that served in India - Burma during the Battle of Imphal and who may have served with a relative of mine.

My uncle - W/O II Donald McLeod Lindsay - aged 20 was a Canadian pilot who served in that squadron and he was killed in action in June of 1944 while flying on a mission in a Wellington MZ719 - any assistance you can give me in this regard would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Peter Lindsay on peterb@vreb.bc.ca
Victoria, B.C. Canada

WO(CSM) JOE 'TITCH LOWERY - 1st BN WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT:- Niece Kerry is trying to contact anyone who has any knowledge or recollections of Titch in SEAC.

Joe was just over 5ft tall and grew up in Selby, North Yorkshire. He joined the local TA Unit many years before the war and rose from Private to WO2 because of his TA service and his very loud voice on the parade ground.

Allegedly Joe saved the lives of his mates in a slit trench when the Japanese threw a phosphorus grenade. He quickly took off his helmet, put it over the grenade and lay on top of it. He suffered severe burns around his chest and stomach but saved those around him from injury. He was apparently put up for an award but owing to his shyness refused and asked for no prominence. The Army offered him a promising career and wanted him to stay on after the war but he wanted to get home to his wife whom he married in Selby in 1943.

He returned to Selby after VJ day to find that his wife had left him for another man. Joe never recovered from this blow and he drank to ease the pain. He held down menial jobs such as night watchmand and canteen hand - a terrible come down for a man of clear military ability. He died from post operative complications in York hospital in 1975.

I am now trying to honour his memory by recording his military service. If anyone has any memories of him, please do contact me on families@cwcom.net or to pecbsa@btconnect.com giving reference 'Letter/Hutchinson/231201'. I would also appreciate any advice you could give me on finding further information.

CPL NOEL (CHARLIE) CHARLES INGS (Radiographer) of 22CCS - ERNEST WOODHAMS of 154 FIELD AMBULANCE is trying to contact you. If you know or remember either of these gentlemen, would you be kind enough to contact son Barry on Gaynbarry@aol.com

My father Cecil Benjamin Hill served with the 36th British Division, I think with 316 Company in Burma. That's all I have other than a couple of photos Catterick with a note saying AII Squad 1941. Football Team in India with the football marked 316 - 1945 Photo of 7 soldiers taken in Durban S Africa 1942

My father died in 1982 and I have only recently discovered to photos. Can anyone point me in the right direction in finding further info. I don't have a serial number but so have a rank of private, I think in the artillery." If you can help Cath, she can be contacted on Gunya@windyridge1.demon.co.uk

GEORGE COOPER - 7th BTN WORCESTERSHIRE REGT:- M.Heron writes "Does anyone remember George Cooper on British 2nd Division, 7th Batalion Worcestershire Regimeny TA? He would like to hear from anyone through my email address. I will pass on any message" mheron35@hotmail.com