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JAMES WILLIAM (CHIPPY) BERNARD COWLEY - H.M.S. ROTHERHAM:- I am trying to chase friends of my grandfather. He was on HMS Rotherham in 1944 – 1946. His name was James William Bernard Cowley.
His nick name was “chippy” if you have anyone who was serving on the same ship during this time. Please can you email me?
Thanks in anticipation.
Mark Cowley on mdcowley@totalise.co.uk

CAPT RUPERT MAYNE & MAJOR HEMBRY- ISLD - FORCE 136 - SOE:- I am trying to establish contact with anyone who might remember either Capt.Mayne or Maj. Hembry. Capt. Mayne was either with Force 136 or ISLD; Major Hembry started out in Force 136 and later joined ISLD. Both were involved in operations into Siam and Burma during WWII. The children of both of these men have been very helpful but their knowledge of their respective father's activities is limited. So, I am trying to find out about some of their activities and would be deeply grateful if anyone remembers either man and would contact me through the pecbsa@btconnect.com or at lwil2@hotmail.com . Thank you, Linda Williams

My dad's name was private james Wilkinson the 9th Border Regiment I believe he was serving with the Darjeeling India Company at all so no he was recovering from a slight injury in a convalescent home some were called Tiger Hill near the Himalayas I have a letter which he wrote dated 24-9-45 I do not have his Serial No. but I think I could get it if it would help.

I believe my dad was in the Signals; I think he came home on November 6 - 1945' on the SS " Duchess of Bedford " I think that information I have given you is correct but I may have got some details wrong.

DENNIS PATRICK O'BRIEN - WEST YORKSHIRE REGT:- Im Trying to Find Out Information On Dennis Patrick Obrien from The West Yorkshire reg for my Grandmother whos brother it was His Enlistment No Was 7622709 and was KIA in Burma in 1944

I am trying to find any information on my Grandfather "William (Bill) Toal". I have little information, other than he started out in the Cameron Highlanders and 6 years later finished his service in the REME. Between 1942-45 he was stationed in India and Dubai. Until his death our family were unaware of his Burma Star. I would be extremely grateful for any information or possible memories anyone may have of him. Thankyou. Liam Roberts on liam_roberts@tinyworld.co.uk

RSM EARNEST GOWER - ESSEX REGT, CHINDITS & S.S. EGRA:-Son Alan is trying to find out about his father's service life. If you can help, can you please contact Alan on biga@gower50.fsnet.co.uk

I am looking for any information on my uncle John "Jack" Bide, who served with the Lancashire Fusiliers, in Burma for four years. If anyone can remember him at all, please contact me, I'd greatly appreciate it. gailmooers@hotmail.com

SGT STEPHEN JOHN EDHOUSE - ROYAL ENGINEERS & CHINDITS:- Son Stephen writes "

I would Like to know more about my late father 14570966 Sergeant Stephen John Edhouse (Royal Engineers). As I am his youngest Son, He never spoke to me about his war, or his work as a 'Chindit'. I have read many books on Burma, and would like to know which area's he fought in. He told me he once that he was attached to the 'Border Regiment' but that was all he told me. If There is anybody who knew my father or has any information I would be very grateful.

GERRY (GERALD HURSTFIELD) HORE - SOE/FORCE 136:-Daughter Allison writes "Does anyone remember Gerry Hore? (Gerald Hurstfield Hore) my father, now deceased. He was born in Kuala Lumper, Malaya and was the son of a rubber planter. schooled in Liverpool went to Sandhurst and did secret and unpleasant things throughout WWII, some of them in Burma. spoke fluent Malay, Tamil and French. was a bit of a gymnast in his younger days. . .widdershins.7@virgin.net

'GOODY' (ROBERT JAMES) GOODSON - MANCHESTER REGIMENT:-

I am looking for some information about my father who was Robert James Goodson also nicknamed goody, He served with the Manchester Regiment about 1944-1947. He was in Burma and this is all I know I have a lot of photos of him and his comrades i would appreciate some information. Many thanks

WILLIAM PULLINGER - SHERWOOD FORESTERS:- Daughter Beatrice writes "Hello, I read of your interest in the Sherwood Foresters. My fathers army number was 6469172, he fought in Burma and it is felt that he may have been involved in the Chindits but I have yet to prove this.
If you do establish anything about this regiment and if anyone from there actually did go on to join this special force I would love to hear from you.
Unfortunately my dad died when he was very young and I would love to have known him long enough to have heard his stories, although I do hear that he would never discuss it with anyone.

CAPT TOM LEECH (JOE) - EAST LANCASHIRE REGT & FORCE 136:- Grandson Edwin writes "

My Grandfather (Major Tom Leech) was adjutant to Lt. Col. Tony Balden in 1944/45 and was a member of force 136. He has given me a model steam train which he tells me was used for training troops in how to de-rail supply trains. It has seen better days but I am very interested in finding out as much as possible about it. Mainly the maker as it appears to be hand made. If there is anyone out there who remembers using it at the eastern warfare school in Karak Vasla or can remember ordering it from England, can remember my grandfather or Tony Balden and can give me anything to go on I would be much obliged. My email address is edwin.leech@gilbarco.com or my phone number is 01702330978. The train itself is approx 4 feet long including tender box and is painted green with the letters M R on the side.

PTE DENNIS (DOUGHIE) BAKER - KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS:- Nephew Ian writes "Does anyone have the details of the KOSB actions in Burma?
Are there many KOSB vets still out there?
My uncle served almost all the way through with the KOSB until he was struck down and after recovering ended the war with another Scots Regiment for demob.
He's still going strong at 82 and is Former Pte Dennis (Doughie) Baker, one of the the London conscripts drafted in 1940.
Ian/Dennis can be contacted on ireidesx@aol.com

PAUL PETER BRINKMAN - 464th ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY:- Daughter Paulette writes "I am looking for information on my Dad's unit, the 464th Anti Aircraft Artillery, that served in China-Burma-India in WWII. I remember he told us that his unit was there before Merrill's Marauders, and that they were assigned a bridge to guard. Unfortunately, I didn't think to ask what bridge, where, etc. And he recently passed away. His name was Paul Peter Brinkman. I would also like to know of anyone who served with him. Thank paulimb@yahoo.com

GEORGE STOKES - CARPENTER WITH THE ROYAL ENGINEERS:- Granddaughter Sarina is trying to trace George's old friends from his Burma days. George sadly died on the 10th June 2002.
We are not sure of the regiment with which he served but he was with the RE. If you can help with information, could you please contact Sarina on sarina.stokes@jupiterdisplay.com

NATHAN TOD - 4th BTN BORDER REGIMENT & CHINDITS:- Barry Segal on barriesegal@hotmail.com writes "

Nathan Tod - 4th Battallion Border Regiment 1944-1945 Does anybody remember my late uncle Nathan Todd who was in the Chindits? Replies direct to Barry please.

853224 Gnr Eric Raymond Croucher, RA from Kent - Pat Croucher writes "I'm putting the finishing touches to my family history but have no knowledge of where my father served in Burma. At time of capture he was in 9th Coast Regiment RA, before 9th Heavy Brigade."
Pat is on parkcooke@aol.com

Daughter Lorraine is seeking information about her Dad. At this stage we only know that he was a Gnr but not which regiment. If you can help with this information, could you please contact Lorraine on LolElv@aol.com

Visitor's Name: Annette (Burek) Holstad
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You are from: Wheeling , West Virginia
Comments: I am the niece of Carl Pavlic (or Pavlich) Not sure which one he used. All I know about my uncle is he was a Marauder, under the command of Lord Mountbatten He never talked about the war. I adored my uncle. I would appreciate any kind of info about my uncle & the people he served with. Thank you.
Annette is on bloombub721@hotmail.com

Staff Captain Horace Lord, Border Regiment Simon Lord writes "Can anybody shed any light on my grandfather who I never knew. I have found a reference to him in the book "The Chindit War" as staff captain to Ord Wingate but thats all I know." Email: simon.lord@bskyb.com

TROOPER 284497 WILLIAM HANNAH - 255 TANK BDE, 116 REGT (GORDONS) ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS:-

My Dad, who is still alive and well, was with 255 tank brigade, through Burma. Does anyone have links to interesting sites. I cannot find much information on their part in the campaign. Perhaps I should write one ... His service number is 2884497 Trooper W.Hannah, and he served with the Sherman tanks of 255 tank Brigade, 116 regiment (Gordons) RAC. bill@marconi.freeserve.co.uk You can read Bill's account of what his father went through by clicking here