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My name is Norman (TITCH) Sabin. I was originally a member of the 81st division West African Frontier Force before we joined up with the 82nd division. I served from May 1945-November 1946.

I have lost touch with a very dear friend called Fred Hammond. We did keep in touch for a few years when we ended our service, but what with moving houses and getting married letters were not replied to. We have not had any contact now for about 40 years and it would make an old fella very happy if you could give me some advice on how I find him. Regards Titch. Pls send any reply to my grand-daughters email address. bessoted@hotmail.com

FRED HAMMOND - 81st DIV WEST AFRICAN FRONTIER FORCE - Please see above entry relating to Norman Sabin

We have my father-in-law's Service Records from Glasgow. They are very sparse on information. He was 799686 Driver, Joseph ELLIS. Royal Egineers. He earned the GSM with Clasp(Palestine.1939/43 Star,Burma Star, Defence Medal. Conduct Exemplary. Does anyone know where we can obtain his full service details.(The nitty gritty !) He was on Wingate's expeditions. Thanks in advance, Seamus on webfoot@iinet.net.au

ERIC PRETTY - CHINDITS:- Alan Rogers writes: I am researching my family history and am trying to find out about my Uncle Eric. My mother (his deceased sister) told me he served with Gen. Wingate as part of the Chindits. His name is rather unusual and a such should be reasonably easy to trace. I'm looking for info on a man called Eric Pretty. Can you help.

EDGAR (TED) CHANNING - DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT:-
I am trying to fine out a bit more about my Dads wartime experiences.

I know he was in the Devon with his brothers, Frank, Ron and Eric, and I know he joined the army whilst in India with my Granddad who was also in the Devon's, he was Albert Channing.

He was in the North West Frontier before the 2nd World War, and I know he and his brothers were sent to Burma. It was in Burma that he lost his leg (which he has never spoken to me about), and was evacuated back to the UK convalescing in Newquay. I have his Burma Star medal which I treasure, but don't know what's behind it.

Sadly he died in 1996, having suffered from Parkinson's Disease for nearly 20 years, but someone must remember him, particularly as there were 4 brothers serving in the same regiment, and all posted to Burma.

I would be eternally grateful if any one could help me put together the pieces of that time of his life. My Dad never spoke of his War experiences, and in that respect, he remains a bit of an enigma to me.

Kind regards

Tony Channing on Tonychanning@aol.com

ROBERT (BOBBIE) KAY - DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY:- trying to get any info on my father ROBERT (BOBBIE) KAY. He served with the D.L.I. I have recently found his Burma Star Medal. Sadly we have no other information as he never spoke about his service. david@davidwkay.fsnet.co.uk

Hubert Dolphin Charles COLE- ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS:- I believe my father (Hubert Dolphin Charles COLE) was a POW in the Far East. He was awarded the BURMA STAR, although he was with the RAMC at Deolali I presume he was detached to another unit, I do not know which one. He served as a Private in the Royal Army Medical Corps. Unfortunately he died in July 1956 in Barry, South Wales. I would be most grateful for any information that anyone has about my father. David Cole on davidcole@rfca-wales.org.uk

WILLIAM FREDERICK PRESLAND - CHINDITS:- Does anyone know of where I can get the records of or have info on a SGT William Fredrick Presland. I'm not sure when and where he served with the chindits I just know he did. If so could they please contact me via andrewbdick@hotmail.com

TPR ALBERT ALLEN - LOYAL REGT:-My grandfather Albert Allen Trooper 3859193 18th (5th Bn. The Loyal Regt.) Reconnaissance Corps is buried in Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand. Next year will be the 60th anniversary of his death and I am hoping to visit his grave. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known my granddad.... I would also appreciate any help or advice in my search for memories of Allbert. Thank you.

WILLIAM KENNEDY - KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS:- Wondered if anyone knew my grandfather (William Kennedy, originally from annan, Dumfriesshire). I know he served in Burma and I also know he served with the highland light infantry and I believe later with the kings own scottish borderers or the other way round. my grandfather never spoke about the war so i have very little information about the campaigns he was in. any information would be most gratefully recieved. Paul.... paulkennedyr3pdk@aol.com

HORACE (ROGER) KENT - 6472384 - CHINDITS:-I am looking for info, on my father Horace Roger Kent, known as 'Roger' Army No.6472384 he was a Chindit in 1941-1944 Major Calvert & C. Wingate. Served in Burma, blowing the railways, jungle, tanks, He was parachuted into Burma, he was awarded the Burma star. My father is well and fit at the age of 87,If anyone has any information/photos or stories of my father, please contact me, as I would love to know more about his time with the Chindits.
Maureen Kent on mk014a4206@blueyonder.co.uk

sgt.Martin (Joe) Joseph Delaney

Dear Sirs, can anybody please point me in the correct direction on how to find out some information on my grandfather who was in Burma during 1944-1945? His name was Sgt. Martin Joseph Delaney (I think friends called him Joe). I believe he was in the East Surrey Regiment and his Service number was 6139133 (1944). I do not have much more information than that, and would love anybody to help me find his military record....PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP"!!!!!! REGARDS PAUL DELANEY pfjcj@oceanfree.net

DENIS 'PADDY' LYONS - MANCHESTER REGT:- Paddy is trying to contact his old pals.
Serving in Iceland with the 1st 9th Manchester regiment in 1941: Jonny Jones, Frank Kennedy, Steve Armstrong

Serving in Burma with the 2nd 2nd battalion-Manchester regiment 1943: William "Bill" Smith "Tansy" Lee Pat Fannin "Nat" Bazawich (spelling may not be correct)

If you remember him from that time, you can contact him through his granddaughter Kelly on kellygr_1000@hotmail.com

PTE R (BOB) G T VIARY - DEVONSHIRE REGT - 9th BN THE BORDER REGT - KIA 22nd MAY 1944:-

I am trying to find out any information with reference to my grandfather Pvt R G T Vicary (Bob) 062989 formally of the Devons transferred to the 9th Bn The Border Rgt prior to his death in the early hours of 22nd May 1944 believed to be in the Kha kimol / OP Hill area with pvts Alden & Kershaw bodies were recovered and buried, but were not located for reburial after hostilities ceased. I would desperately like to hear from anyone who new him or can shed any light on the events around the time or location of his death.

My father Gilbert Victor Bennett served in Burma during the second world war, he sadly died in 1964 aged just 43 after falling down stairs at his home. My mother said he always seemed to suffer with his health after leaving Burma but never told anyone what went on there or what he did. I have got a few pictures, a pewter tankard from the Burma Star Association with his name engraved on it, also an embroidered pocket patch which he used to wear on his jacket. He also had five different medals but they seemed to disappear. Years ago I made enquiries with the Burma Star Association and they seemed to believe that as he was a coal miner before he joined up for active service he may have been in a tunnelling unit with the Royal Engineers, and the 710 unit was mentioned, So what was a tunnelling unit for? Did anyone else, who may be reading this serve in a unit like this? or does anyone remember my father? At the moment I`m just in the dark, Hoping someone can help. Son Graham on Bmggbennett@aol.com

IVOR 'DICKIE' DICKINS 77th LAA REGT RA:- We are searching for information on the 14th Army 77th Light AA Regiment, 270 Battery, 5th brigade, 2nd division for our father Ivor Dickins. We would love to hear anything from some of his old friends in particular Burt Treverton and Jimmy James. We would also appreciate any information relating to the above. Thanks for any help Richard and Rachel Dickins on Abdon64@aol.com