SEARCH REQUESTS

ALEXANDER MERCER - Malcolm Campbell writes: Am looking for information on an ALEXANDER MERCER. All I know about him is that he had the George Medal, Africa star and the Burma Star. He was in africa during 1942-44 in the infantry with the 8th army at that time.

ALAN MARLOW of Nottingham.  Mr H.R. Mills formerly of the RAF Regiment, would like to get in touch with you.  Could you please contact him through the address at the top of this page

LEN BOREHAM and other members of 3rd 'Martinique' Battery of the 28th Field.  Don Loseby would love to hear from you.  Would you contact him by the address at the top of this page

GEORGE HALL & LOFTY from S.E.A.C. Eric Hall, who served in 181 Squadron/S.E.A.C. at Tamu, Meiktile, Rangoon and Imphal, would like to hear from his old friends

ROBERT BROWN - Royal Norfolks - who served with him? Lisa Ravenscroft Wrote: I'm not sure if you can help me but it's worth a try! I was asked by my grandfather to look on the internet to see if I could find a list of people that served in his division. I came across your site and thought that I might contact you in case you could point me in the right direction. My grandfather is from Folkestone in Kent and he served in the Royal Norfolk Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Division, 14th Army (if that makes any sense!). His name is Robert Brown. As far as I know he is looking for a list of people and contact addresses who might have served with him. Any suggestions would be gratefully received. You can reply to me at lisa.ravenscroft@virgin.net and I will pass any information to my grandfather. Thanks for your time - or you may pass the information through the pecbsa@btconnect.com

Taff Bithell wrote "I am researching my uncle, 419763 Gunner J. Bithell attached to the 1st Btn the Beds & Herts.  I would like to know which R.A. Regiment he was with.  I believe he was with the 14th Brigade 'Javelin'.  Is there anyone who may be able to help me?

Pte Arthur James Hodge (5627736) 1st Btn Royal Devonshire Regiment. Killed in action 26/11/1943. 

Mark Ellis writes: Whilst researching some family history Iwas able to find details concerning my great uncles service during the Burma Campaign. We were always under the impression that he had been killed in action during the attack on Mandalay. In fact he had lost his life at Imphal. He was Private Arthur James Hodge,(5627736),1st Bn Devonshire Regiment.KIA 26/11/1943.He was from Sidmouth,Devon. If you could suggest any web sites that cover Imphal,Burma or the Devonshire regiment I would be most appreciative.Also my grandfather served with the Royal Horse Artillery any help concerning their service would also be welcome. Lest We Forget. Mark Ellis.

Bill Hart writes "I would like to contact anyone who knew my father, the late Capt. Geoffrey Hart, who served with the Indian Army equivalent of REME in the Burma Campaign.  He was once in the Staffordshire Regiment but beyond that, I know little of his wartime activities.  Perhaps someone could give me some guidance as to how to set about finding out what might be available.

3770577 Private William Henry Adams

Mark Lawrence writes: I write on behalf of a friend who's father fought in the Burma Campaign. I am hoping to provide evidence that The Kings (Liverpool) Regiment did in fact serve at any time during 1943 to 1945. I am looking for any information you may be able to provide as this regiment does not appear to be listed in your home page, nor in any of the military history sites that I have visited on the internet. According to the friends mother, the soldier , 3770577 PTE William Henry Adams, was medically discharged but did serve in Burma in the Kings Liverpool Regiment during the period 1943 to 1945. If possible could you please provide any references you have to the Regiment, or sources of reference you may have that you feel may be of assistance to us.

JOHN DODD (JOHNNY OR EVEN JOHNSER) - Royal Ininskilling Fusiliers - Bob Nolan writes:

My uncle, John Dodd (Johnny or even Johnser!), was killed in action on 9th Jan.1943 somewhere in Burma whilst in the service of 1st Batt. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. His surviving family, two sisters and 3 brothers, are eager to hear from any surviving member of the same battalion. Johnny was born in Bow St. in Dublin, Ireland in 1917.

Len Prior would love to hear from any of his old comrades of the 2nd Btn, The Royal Norfolk Regiment, who are still out and about

Ron (Ginger) Parker of the 1st Btn, the Northamptonshire Regiment was in the Signal Platoon from Wangjing 44.  He would like to hear from anyone of that era.  As he says "There just ain't too many of us left".  This was around Feb/Mar 1944, just before the move back to Moreh up to Singapore (Changi Jail)

Jack Mills of 342 Mobile Wing HQ.  Jack now lives in Long Sutton in Lincolnshire and would be pleased to make contact with any members of the Wing who were previously at Hathazari, Ramree Island and Akyab.  Jack can be contacted on 01406-362-341 in the UK.

GEORGE STOBART - 904 Wing RAF, served in Burma at Cox's Bazaar.  Is there anyone out there who remembers him as George would love to get in touch.

Sgt James (Taff) Whatley/Wadley - 50th Parachute Regiment.  Taff would love to hear from any of his old chums who he was with in Burma.  Taff is available through his son on e-mail whatley0@tinyonline.co.uk

Sgt. Jim Reeve served with the Essex Regiment but was part of the RWAFF in Burma where he received the Military Medal.  Whilst he died in 1976, his son Stewart would like to trace anyone who knew him.  Sgt James Alfred Reeve 6027791 Essex Regiment RWAFF He served in West Africa during 1943 and in India/Burma from 1943 to 1945.  He was wounded in action in Burma and received the MM for bravery in the field. He also received the Defence Medal, 39/45 Star and the Burma Star.
I believe he also has another decoration but I can't remember what it is. My brother John and I are very proud of his war service but dad never spoke to us about his experiences when we were kids. Sadly, he died in 1976 and we never had the conversations with him which would have helped us understand how tough it was for him as a young man. Now we are older it becomes even more evident what a debt we owe to him and the 1000's of young men like him. I would love to meet someone who knew him or served with him....Stewart

I have since found out more about my fathers service in Burma from 1943 to 1945. Although I knew he was part of the RWAFF he was actually in 'A' Company of the 4th Bn The Nigeria Regiment under the command of Lt Col Charles Walwyn. I have in my possession an old document which is a short history of the 4th Bn's campaign in Burma from 1943 to 1945. It is an interesting read and mentions some specific incidents and names.

My father is mentioned regarding some action at Pt. 2940 on the FRONTIER HILL range on 10th October 1944 and reads as follows: " 'A' Coy put in another determined attack after an air strike but this attack failed to rout the enemy and 'A' Coy had heavy casualties including Sgt J A Reeve severely wounded. he put up a most gallant fight and actually got right up to the enemy wire. He was subsequently awarded an immediate MM."

"The Bn spent over a year in the jungle and was in contact with the enemy most of the time."
I am not sure of the historical accuracy of this document. I have some photographs which identify my father as in 11 Platoon 'B' Company but this may have been much earlier in the campaign as he is obviously not a Sjt. at this time.

I have several photographs and a letter from Lt. Col Walwyn to my father's first wife telling him of his injuries. I am hoping to scan some of these photo's in the hope that some of the other personnel might be identified.

If anyone would like a copy of the document mentioned above please e-mail me at stewart.reeve@virgin.net

John George Gibbins served with the Devonshire Regiment in Burma.  Does anyone remember him and can we put you in touch?

Chindits - 1944 crossing the Himalayas into China. 16 set out but only 6 survived.  Karen in Australia wrote about her father who was one of the survivors.  If anyone remembers this, could they please contact the pecbsa@btconnect.com so that the information can be passed on.

Gnr Jim (Snowball) Kirkham - 53rd City of London Heavy Ack-Ack, Burma and defending Biggin Hill and Croydon.  He would love to contact any others who were with him either in the UK or Burma

FRED FOSTER - BILL BAILEY - BLACKIE NORTON and GERRY ENGLAND - Irene Jarvis, wife of the late Tom (Blondie) Jarvis (522/4th Field Regiment RA/5th Indian Division) would like to hear what became of her husband's friends

DAVID LAWRENCE is being sought by former RAF comrade, Mat Debney. DAVID who served in India and Afganistan with RAF Miranshar.  His last known address was 3, Cow Haig Place, Cardiff.  David was ex-241 MU. Whitfield.  David was also ex 44 entry at RAF Creden Hill at Herefordshire in 1942. 

JOE BLACK is also being sought by Mat Debney.  The two served together at RAF Scampton and RAF Syerston.  It is known that Joe was posted to the Middle East

E. SEVERN or SEVEN from Nottingham.  Nickname 'Curley'  Mat Debney would also like to meet up with you.  Could you please contact him through the address at the top of this page.

BOB STOREY and 'NIGGER' WOLAGE - Royal Marines from HMS London are both being sought by Graham Bramley from the same ship.  Graham would also like to meet up with any Special Entry Ordnance Articifer Apprentices from Chatham Division during 1939-41

CURLEY HUGHES & LARRY FLEMING.  Len Mawby from HMS London and HMS Ranee would like to contact you.  Please contact using the address at the top of this page

Chindits - Beds & Herts, 16th Column, landing place 'Aberdeen'.  Is there anyone from this unit who knew R.T (Bob) Collins.  To jog memories, he's from the Croydon area and prior to going to Burma, our Regiment was involved in the seige on Tobruck.  Bob would especially like to meet Sgt. 'Inky' Reeves, Cpl. Tuck, Ted Shayle, 'Busty' Edwards or indeed anyone that knew him.

Reginald French of the Beds & Herts Regiment was a medical orderly/Sgt and served in Burma, Palestine, Tobruck and India and was later awarded the British Empire Medal.  He would love to hear from anyone who served with him especially Clegg, Tully, Cousins and Capt. Evans, the M.O.  Reg's daughter is writing a history of her father's travels and would appreciate any information possible about the above campaigns.

Stanley William Madle, formerly of the 5th Indian Division, 56th anti-tank Regt. R.A..  Served in Burma 1942-45.  Does anyone have any information about this old comrade as his Grand-daughter in trying to find out what she can about her Grand-dad.  She would love to hear from anyone who knew him or served in the same units.  Please contact pecbsa@btconnect.com if you are able to help and this information will be passed on.

Kenneth L Fuller - Chindits - Is anyone able to help Mr. Fuller's grand-daughter by providing information on this member of the Chindits.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

FRED LANGLEY of the 36th Division is looking for JIMMY JONES or other mates who served with him.  Fred is also keep to swap stories with any members of the 36th.

BILL (REGARDLESS) HARDLESS - Chindits:  I would like to contact anybody who may have known the above.  He was an ex-Chindit and served post WWII in the Burmese Army.  Also THOMAS WRIGHT, ex-Irrawaddy River gun-boat commander and Burmese Coastal Force.  Later to serve with Brigadier S.P. (Ted) Serong in South Vietnam.  If you can help the enquirer, please contact harmal@servcom.net.au (Bill's son

PERCIVAL JOHN SAUNDERSON - 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

Could anyone help me in finding out anything about my uncle Percival John Saunderson who was a Fusilier in the 1st Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. He is buried in Kohima War Cemetery. I am told by my mother that he was shot down over Burma, but I have no other information. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission website informs me he died on Sunday 11th June 1944 aged 23 years.

STANLEY VENN-CARR ROYAL ARTILLARY:  Joy Atkinson is trying to trace anyone who knew her father who served in the Burma Campaign.  Her father was Lt. (Acting Captain) Stanley Venn-Carr P/207279 R.A.  He died on the 23rd February 1945 and is buried at Taukkyan War Cemetary, Rangoon (or Yangon).  It would really be good if we could find someone who knew her father as she is trying to find out more about him.  Joy appreciates that it is a long time ago but perhaps there is someone out there........please send any e-mails to the pecbsa@btconnect.com

FRED COLLISON - Royal Norfolks: My name is Pete Collison.  I'm looking for anyone who may remember my dad Fred.  I have his story on the internet and lots of information already, via other Norfolks, Dick Fiddament, Arthur Futter to name two, but if you think you knew him, please e-mail me.  I'm interested in what any ex-Norfolk Regiment people have to say. My e-mail is emmettj@wave.co.nz.  Many thanks and kind regards.

My dad's story is at http://www.ean.co.uk/Data/Bygones/History/Article/WW2/Royal_Norfolks_in_Kohima/index.htm
It is run by Ron Taylor - his father was in Singapore when it was over-run.  I think the site would be of interest to others

LESLIE ROMAINE of Bourne in Lincolnshire - CHINDITS: Les' relatives of Bourne in Lincolnshire are trying to contact anyone who may have served with Les.  If you are able to help, could you please forward an e-mail to the pecbsa@btconnect.com

Mohammed Ali Ahmed - - we are trying to establish this man's Regiment and if possible, service number.  He was born in 1920 in Quela, Mitsiamiouli Gde Comore.  Sadly, now deceased, but he was French and lived in Zanzibar from where it is believed, he enlisted.  He served in Burma and was awarded the Burma Star, but unfortunately, all of his medals were lost in the Zanzibar political problems in 1966.  If anyone does recall Mr. Ahmed, could you contact me in order that his family can try to obtain replacement medals.

MAJOR ROBIN JOHNSTON - CHINDITS:  I am trying to find out about my father, Major Robin Johnston who served with the Chindits in 1943-44.  I think he was a member of the 1st Btn the Queen's Regiment.  He died some years ago and although he left us some mementoes - a banner, some photographs and a theatre manual - the family knows almost nothing about what he did in the war.  We do know that he was eith 22 Column in January 1944 when he took part in an ambush at Milestone 20.

 Tony Blackman - i/c Rifle Company 22 Column In connection with the above -  - involved in the ambush at Milestone 20 and an attack on the Indaw West airstrip.  Trained in Bijiwater - a state in the Central Provinces of India sometime in the middle of 1943.  Anyone know where we can find Tony - it's in connection with the quest for information on Chindit - Major Robin Johnston

We would be grateful if anyone could help.  If you feel you can, please e-mail pecbsa@btconnect.com and the details will be passed on.

LESLIE JAMES PALMER.  14529232 Palmer served with the 2nd Division (2nd Btn, 19th Indian (Dagger) Division??) at Norton Barracks.  He remembers being shipped out on the Derbyshire which was torpedoed.  He travelled via Alexander and the Suez and on to Rangoon.  Les was in the 'Mule' section with a man called ALF PITTAWAY for most of his service.  After the war, he was transferred to the 7th Division Worcestershire Regiment.  Is there anyone out there who remembers Les, as he is still alive and kicking and would love to hear from some of his old comrades

L/Cpl JAMES 'JIMMY' SIMPSON - 1st Btn Essex Regiment:  Jimmy's nephew is trying to find information about his uncle who dies at Kohima in April 1944.  Is anyone able to help - if so, please e-mail to the address at the top of this page.

HENRY (HARRY or JOE) FULLBROOK - CHINDITS & PARACHUTE REGIMENT: Sgt. Fullbrook's son, Tom, is trying to find out about his father's time with the Chindits.  Apparently his father, like many other Old Comrades, would not talk of his time in Burma and any information gained would be all that Tom could learn of his father at that time.  Again, if you are able to help, please forward an e-mail to pecbsa@btconnect.com and the details will be passed on.

RON MINTER - 45 RECCE REGIMENT - Hayden Williams is looking for you.  Understand you both played soccer for the 1st Btn South Staffs Football team.  If you are there or anyone who knows Ron and can contact him, could you please drop an e-mail to the address at the top of this page.  Many thanks.

MAJOR P.J. JONES - 19th INDIAN (DAGGER) DIVISION/14th INDIAN DIVISION: Paul Jones, the Major's son, is trying to find out details of the his father and his part in the Burma Campaign.  Anyone able to help, please contact the webmaster at pecbsa@btconnect.com

DENNIS BRAYBROOKE - 99th FIELD REGIMENT R.A. 6th Bde 2 Div - any Old Comrades out there?  If so please e-mail us and we can put you in touch with Dennis

Robert (Bob) Martin - 2nd Div Signals 1942-45. Bob would love to get in touch with any old mates who are still around.  Again, contact the normal e-mail address

Neville "Paddy" Wynne-Roshier (or Roshier.) Captain Kumaon regiment. 

Daughter Abigail Macdonald writes

"I am trying to find some information about my father, Neville "Paddy" Wynne-Roshier (or Roshier.) He was born in Dublin in 1922, and both he and his brother Brian served in the Indian Army. Their father Sidney Roshier was a Captain or Major in the Tank Corps, though he enlisted in the DLI. He and his wife Mina spent some time posted in India in the 1930's (I think) but made their home in Wareham, Dorset.

Neville attended Dorchester Grammar School, and was a Captain in Kumaon Regiment. He is known to have been in Burma circa 1945 - 1947. He married an English QA in Mingaladon Canton, Burma in September 1947. Her name was Lesley Cooke, she was a Nursing Sister, and I believe she was part of the rescue forces sent to Burma and Japan.  May have spent some time in Shaftsbury Hospital 1947 - 48.

I was separated from my father at a very early age, but would very much like to know something about him - whatever it is!! (Rumours abound!)

If you have any recollections of Paddy, or of his family, or of his history after leaving Burma, I should be very pleased to hear from you. I'd appreciate any information whatsoever - even more rumour!! (It's somewhere to start.)

I have some interesting photographs of the wedding reception in Mingaladon Canton, but apart from Neville and Lesley, and the bridesmaid Mabel Bone, I don't know who anyone is!"

Abigail Macdonald on pittyakker@aol.com

CLEMENT OF THE CHINDITS - Just an off-chance but one of our visitors was searching for a gentleman called 'Clement' (we have no other information) - Does this ring a bell at all?

HARRY GIBSON - 17th INDIAN REGIMENT: Harry is looking for any of his Old Comrades.  He is an active member and Secretary of the WIDNES Branch of the Burma Star Association.  He would love to hear from his old mates and if you'd like to contact Harry, the pecbsa@btconnect.com will pass the message on.  Many thanks  Harry sadly died on the 13th March 2002 - we extend our condolences to the family

STAN THOMSON (TOMMY) - 1st DEVONS on 'Scraggy' for one day before being transferred to HQ 20 Div and in 1946 with HQ 5th Div.  Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me, especially MAX MOORE and REUBAN LAZAR.  Stan Thomson (Tommy) now in Canada.

PATRICK SULLIVAN - Duke of Wellington's Regiment:  Pte Sullivan was killed by a sniper on the 7th June 1944 while serving in Burma.  He was from Bermondsay, London and was born in 1914.  Patrick's daughter, Jo Kracmar, is trying desperately to make contact with anyone who knew here Dad.  Can we help??  If so, would you send an e-mail to pecbsa@btconnect.com and we will ensure that Jo gets the information. Many thanks as always.

Deryck Nuttall - 5th Indian field regiment, Indian artillery: I served with this regiment and would like to contact any others who served in this regiment. We were in the Arakan, then Meiktila to Kalaw, then Mandalay to Rangoon. I am at present Vice-President of the Burma Star Association, Taunton, Somerset. I'd be grateful for any help...many thanks. deryck.nuttall@virgin.net

WO1 BOB GILPIN from Glasgow - what could be more terrifying than a Glaswegian Warrant Officer? We know that Bob was in 2 Div of the 14th - Does anyone remember Bob at all as his son would like to make contact with his former comrades

KEN YABSLEY - RAF UNITS 849-567-8514-885-864 & Group 224:  Ken served in Burma between June 1943 and April 1945.  He would love to hear from any of his old comrades.  If you are one such comrade, please contact pecbsa@btconnect.com and the details will be passed on.

HARRY WINFIELD - 7th Btn Leicestershire Regiment/Chindits:  Lynn Noon is trying to find out about her Grandfather, Private 4868330 Joseph William (Harry) Winfield.  He died in Burma on the 22nd July 1944 at KYUNSLAI PASS when he was involved in an ambush against the Japanese.  Harry came from Underwood/Jacksdale in Nottingham.  Could anyone who served in the Leicesters or the Chindits made up from the 7th Btn, please contact Lynn through steveandlynn@noon75.fsnet.co.uk Many thanks in advance

LAURIE SMITH - 45 RECCE REGIMENT - CHINDITS: Looking for old comrades - if you do remember Laurie and would like to get in touch, please e-mail the above address

BRYCE AITKEN from EDINBURGH - HM ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS 1944-45. Bryce died in 1972 but his family would like to contact anyone who may have known him.  Does anyone know which Commando Unit(s) Bryce was with, and also which Commando (e.g. 41 Commando\45 Commando etc) served in Burma.   Please send any e-mails to pecbsa@btconnect.com

DENNIS EDWARD JOHNSON - CHINDITS - SERVICE NO: 5392013 - Dennis has passed away since those wartime years but his grand-daughter is trying to find out more about his time in Burma.  Is there anyone out there who may have known Dennis? We are also trying to get hold of a copy of his military record - does anyone have any idea as to the best way of going about this?  Could you please e-mail any replies to the normal address

Stanley Frederick Hughes - Chindits - Kings Own Liverpool Regiment.  Can any one help? My dad was in the Kings Own Regiment Liverpool, he was one of the Chindits. On entering Burma their glider crash landed and they were captured by the Japs. They were taken to an old condemned jail in Rangoon and kept there until liberated in, I think, 1945. My dad's name was Stanley Fredrick Hughes from Walton, Liverpool. Does anyone know anymore information about this, or does anyone remember being with my dad?

JACK MARLES - CHINDITS: Jack died last year and his family would love to make contact with any of his former comrades.  If you knew Jack, could you please e-mail us at pecbsa@btconnect.com

CSM George McCosh - Wiltshire Regiment - George's grandson is trying to contact any of his old friends from the Wiltshires.  If you are able to help, could you please e-mail the normal address - Many thanks

JOHN DEAKIN - Lancashire Fusiliers: - If you remember John, could you please e-mail the pecbsa@btconnect.com  John died in 1989 and his Grandson is trying to contact his old comrades.

STAFF SERGEANT RICHARD (DICK) MACKAY - ROYAL ENGINEERS:  Dick passed away in December 1996.  His daughter from Victoria in Canada would like to know if anyone remembers him.  If so, could you please e-mail the pecbsa@btconnect.com

DOC GLANMORE OF THE 77TH INDIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE AND THE 5307th -

I am putting up a page on my father: http://www.glanmore.org/gvf/jri1.html He served with the Wingate in the BCI theatre in WW2.. and, as the Doc, also, at some points with the 5307th.. at Mytkyina.. maybe at some point with you.. ??? In any case, I have received permission to use those parts of the Report on Operations for Feb-June, 1943 (77th Indian Infantry Brigade, particularly the Medical Report and the Intro and Order to Columns..
In any case, the article by J. Ian Robinson, RAF, that was written about my father is not "just" about my father - which is one of the things that I like about it.. In that, I think I want to make this this also a reference link are re: British Chindits.. I can't, in my head, separate that from American Chindits.. because they were _all_ Chindits.. I've been in touch with the Merrill's Marauders Assocation. They have been very kind.. Wonderful people.. I haven't completely finished working out the links but I'll let you know when it is 'live'

LT. COL. TULLOCH D.S.O. - FORCE 136
I am trying to find information on my grandfather. He commanded a group during the Burma campaign for which he was awarded the DSO. The group apparently operated in central Burma with a guerilla force of Karen tribes men. I think the unit was called group 136. a lot of the information was classified until 1999. If any one can help please contact me via the pecbsa@btconnect.com

Reply to above:-

Sir.

While I did not personally know Colonel Tulloch I was aware that he commanded Force 136 in Burma.

I was a pilot with "C" Flight, 357 Special Duties Squadron RAF, flying Lysander aircraft and operating exclusively with Force 136. Members of this force were dropped into the various areas of the jungle between the Mawchi Road south to the Moulmain area, east of the Salween River to the Siamese border. They were dropped in by Dakota aircraft flown by our "B" flight from the Squadron base H.Q. at Jessore, north east of Calcutta.

Our job was to supply the various outposts by free drops, sometimes landing on strips hacked out of the jungle to take in replacements and evacute wounded. These strips were mostly in the Karen Hills (mountains) and obviously very short, consequently the Lysanders were the ideal aircraft for these types of operations. Needless to say all strips and dropping zones were well behind the Japanese lines. They were assigned names such as:- Hyena H.Q., Hyena Purple, Mongoose White, Otter Red etc.etc.

Unfortunately time has erased many of the names of the members of Force 136, I can recall a Major Milner and a Captain who had done similar operations in Crete and who is mentioned in the book "Ill Met by Moonlight."

I well remember that some of our flights were rather 'hairy', especially those carried out during the monsoon season with low cloud obscuring the mountains.

I must apologise for the lack of information concerning Colonel Tulloch, if I recall correctly he was popularly known as "Pop Tulloch."

I hope that this has given, at the least, a glimpse into the exploits of a group of fine men with whom I am proud to have operated.

Sincerely,

Brian Scott, ex W/O RAF scotty1@execulink.com

L/CPL DONALD CHAPPELL - 1st/6th GURKHAs - Don's son writes

CSM/RSM  JACK HOLT M.M. - Lancashire Fusiliers/17th-19th Indian Brigade: My uncle, Jack Holt MM, has just died in New Zealand. His son and myself are trying to find information about him, especially his heroism during the Burma Campaign about which he spoke very little. He served in Burma, initially in the Lancashire Fusiliers and then in the 17th or 19th Indian Brigade, as a CSM or RSM.     Can anyone provide any information?

By the way his funeral is next Tuesday,4th July, in Woolston,Christchurch, New Zealand.
Many thanks,

Adrian Lord

WALTER JOHN BOWDEN - SUFFOLK REGIMENT:- If you can help Walter's grandson with some background on his grandad, could you please contact him on pgoss@btm.co.uk

HEDLEY MORETON/JEFF CUTTS - 33rd INDIAN CORPS: Jeff Cutts is trying to find details of his Dad's wartime service and of Hedley Moreton.  If you have any information, could you please contact him through  happyjeff@bigpond.com  Dad told us he had a very chequered career in the Army, saying he reached the rank of Sergeant but was often busted back to corporal, he was a severe practical joker which often cost him. Apparently his great philosophy was that if he was going to die he would do it having a joke! Sadly he died of Cancer about eight years ago in the Brisbane repatriation Hospital

FRANCIS GERALD ENGLEFIELD - Royal Artillery: Caroline Englefield writes "I'm trying to find anyone who may have known my father.He served in the Royal Artillery in Burma".  If you are able to help, could you reply through pecbsa@btconnect.com - Many thanks

LES REDFERN - 60 COLUMN CHINDITS UNDER LT. COL. DUVALLAN:-
Les' son writes "MY FATHER LES REDFERN SERVED WITH THE ABOVE COLUMN LED BY LT. COL. DUVALLAN (COULD BE SPELT WRONG). THEIR COLUMN WENT INTO NORTH BURMA ON FOOT CUTTING OFF THE JAP LINE OF COMMAND ARROUND KOHIMA, HE DOES NOT TALK MUCH ABOUT IT BUT HAS MENTIONED A PLACE CALLED JESSAMI.

HAS ANYONE WRITTEN ABOUT THE EXPLOITS OF 60 COLUMN. MY FATHER SAYS HE HAD TO BE LEFT BY THE COLUMN AFTER ABOUT FIVE MONTHS THROUGH SICKNESS ETC. WAS TAKEN IN BY NARGAS AND MADE HIS OWN WAY OUT WITH SEVEN OTHERS WHO HAD BEEN BROGHT IN BY THE NATIVES. IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU COULD HELP.

YOURS COLIN REDFERN (SON)

Lesley John Slade - DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT

FRED THACKER - 20th INDIAN DIVISION/114 FIELD REGT. R.A.
I would be interested in receiving any information on the 20th Indian Division and would like to hear from any of my old comrades    andrew.thacker@hemscott.net

ALEC BURNS - AUSTRALIAN ARMY - 1ST MANCHESTER REGIMENT/ROYAL LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS:-
Alec's niece writes: "

JOHN McCANN - LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS: -
Pete Collison writes: "There is a chap named John McCann has written three
books about Kohima, John was in the Lancashire Fusiliers and seems to have
a terrific memory.  If he can help, he is at:
John McCann
Flat 673
Taunton Road
Chadderton
Oldham
Lancs OL9 OBD.

BERNARD (JOCK) KING: - CHINDITS/ROYAL ARTILLERY:-
Christopher Munns writes:-"A family relative recently passed away at the age of 84 and I am trying to trace anyone who may have served with him in Burma during WW2.

His name was Bernard King but was probably known as " Jock ". I am not sure of his rank but he was in the Royal Artillery and served with the Chindits during the whole of the Burma campaign. He was born in the Newmarket area.

Jock was stationed in India before the war and served in Burma after the outbreak. He was involved in the attack on a Japanese held Airfield at Myitkyina. This is as much as his family know.

The only item of interest we found was an orange scarf , possibly issued and professionally made of silk in perfect condition with a map of India and Burma printed on it in black ink.  This according to one relative was issued to them as an emergency map. One one side of the scarf was a map of Central Burma and on the other 'Northern Burma'.  Was this a kind of escape map which they could roll up and hide? Do you know anything about these? Have you seen or heard of them before ? Any info you have on these will be appreciated.

If you could help me contact anyone who may have served with " Jock " I would be pleased to hear from them.

Best regards",

Christopher Munns
Gartnervænget 27
3520, Farum, Denmark.

JAMES ARTHUR CLIFF - RAF BOMBER SQUADRON (Ground Crew)
James' son Maurice writes:-