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PTE 3246359 WILLIAM BELL HAY 1st Btn KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS & CAMERONIANS:-:- Cpl Jimmy Carr writes "Help me find anyone who new a Pte WILLIE HAY. Ist KOSB/Cams No 3246359 we are trying to find out his Burma days. and his medals have gone/? how can we apply. please help.  Jimmy is on jim.trish@btopenworld.com

His wife could only tell us of little about his service days, but she told me that he was bayoneted by the Japs and that he wouldn't talk about it.  She also told me that the poor chap would wake up some nights screaming and would talk as if he was with his mates in action. after his death. some low life person took his medals. so I would like to apply for replacements for my wife. his service number was 3246359 
 

MAJOR FRANK NOVIS - 4th FIELD REGT RA/5th INDIAN INFANTRY DIVISION:- Gemma Novis on geminem_2000@yahoo.co.uk is trying to find anyone who served with or knew her Grandfather.  She writes "Does anybody know of him? He is my Grandfather. I am interested to know his story. Or perhaps you know his wife Audrey Phyllis Butler? I know they both served in Burma (Frank passed away on 8th January 2002)".  If you can help, could you please e-mail Gemma on the address above.

Tom Durham of RAF Regiment (Burma) is keen to hear from old Comrades.  E-mail through jeffbubble@aol.com

JAMES CAVANAGH - 10th Btn LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS:- Grandson Mark
( MARK.CAVANAGH@ntlworld.com ) writes "

NORMAN PHELPS - DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT:-

Jon Phelps on  gunlomboy@yahoo.com writes "Did anyone know Norman Phelps (my father)?

He was in Burma with the Devonshires (I think). Does anyone have any tips about how to find out details of my fathers service in WW2 ?

Thank you.

LAC ROBERT (BOB OR SONNY) EDWARD SIBBICK - RAF REGIMENT:- Andy Batley writes "

Trying to find info on my uncle Bob on behalf of my mother. Sonny would not talk of what happened so I apologise if things are sketchy. Born on 30th or 31st Aug 1923. Joined up aged 16 into RAF. Square bashed at Coningsby and first posted to either Kirton, Scampton,or Hemswell. Believed RAF regiment, and rank/number unknown.

Picked up in Rangoon in 45/46 and came home on hospital ship (this was confirmed by his doctor who was also in Rangoon). Was mentioned in dispatches viewed at St Clements Danes in London. Not known whether POW or looked after by locals after being lost in jungle. Any infomation would be appreciated and sorry about some vagueness as stories do vary over time when not confirmed by the original person.

Email: andrew.bratley@virgin.net

CPL SIDNEY VICKERS MM - DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT & ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS:-

I am trying to trace anyone with memories or records of Pvt Sidney Vickers of Carrington , Cheshire. Served with the Devons then transferred to Royal Welch Fusiliers. 

He was awarded the MM at Kohima 14th or 17th march, and was personally decorated by Slim.  He was made up to corporal after action .

Died Manchester 1992 Peter Vickers ( son ) on DrTeeth@xtra.co.nz

SGT MAJOR KENNETH McKENNA - DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S REGT:-

I am trying to trace comrades of Sgt Maj. Kenneth McKenna who served in the Infantry with the Northumberland Fusiliers - Duke of Wellington #42 Commado SAS. He also served in the RAF as a wireless operator. He was a career soldier. He was born in England in 1924. He served in Ceylon and trained troops in #9 Jungle School. He served in Africa - Mau Maus, Burma, Hong Kong, N. Ireland (Palace Barracks), Korea etc. I am his daughter Mary Ann McKenna. I have a number of photos including one of his troop when he was in Hong Kong in 1961. One photo is of my dad with a Captain Baty in Hong Kong in 1960. I am trying to research my father's career. He gave me his eight medals 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europ medal, Victory Medal, General Service Malaya, Korean War medal, Mau-Mau Rebellion medal and United Nations Award Korea. I would appreciate any information from people who served with him. A lot of his troops were considerably younger than he was. He died on June 12, 2001 in Bangor, N.I. Thank you. Ann, Ontario, Canada; You can E-mail me at mamasun@bmts.com  

PTE JOHN (JACK) EMERY - A SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT CHINDIT:- If anyone remembers Jack, his daughter Debbie would love to hear more of her father's time during his 17+ years service.  Debbie is on debbiej1@btopenworld.com

HENRY CHANNELL - QUEEN'S ROYAL REGIMENT:- Does anyone remember Henry?  He moved to Australia in the 1950's and his son Ian is currently in the UK and would love to find out more.  Any replies to ichanel@talk21.com

14446485 DAVID REAY - 2nd BTN WORCESTERSHIRE REGT - 19th DIV:-Carl Watts writes:- I am trying to find out any information about about my late uncle private 14446485 David Reay from Walsall west midlands he transferred to the Worcesters on 29/06/44 disembarked Bombay and posted to Kalyan transit camp 13/1/45 He was then posted to 2 Battalion got wounded in the head 16 April 45 later died from wounds 28 May at Commilla hospital .  I believe he was attached to 19 dagger Division. On the way to Kaleur [Kalaw] he was shot by a sniper whilst helping a wounded comrade to the roadside for the field ambulance to pick up good friends with someone named Jack Melia from Darlaston.  Carl Watts on carlwattsuk@hotmail.com

FLIGHT OFFICER EDDIE GRAY - 353 SQUADRON R.A.F.:-I am trying to trace my late father’s wartime history.

Flying Officer Eddie Gray  RAF 353 Squadron
He flew Hudsons as an observer and I know he was awarded the Burma Star

I am particularly interested to find out about operations into Northern China which he once mentioned.

I realise you will not be able to give me the information I need, but I was hoping you may be able to point me in the right direction to start my searches.

Many thanks

Philip Gray on info@philipgray.co.uk

WILLIAM (BILL) WALSH - ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT:-I'm trying to find out any information I can regarding my welsh grandfather William (Bill) Walsh who served with the Royal Berkshire Regiment in Burma. Sadly he died in the 1980's, and like most people of his generation never liked to talk in great detail about his war time experiences.

Thanks for your help.

Gareth Walsh on Gareth.Walsh@tradeteam.com

Colonel John Hayworth Gibson RA :-
I am trying to find out more about my Uncle John and know that he fought in Burma and was awarded the Burma Star. I would be grateful if anyone who knew him could drop me a line as I do not have any information concerning his war service. As I intend one day to pass on Uncle John's medals etc to my son it would be very interesting if I knew more about his time in Burma etc.  I can be contacted at: welchd@totalise.co.uk 

John (Jack) KRUYER - ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT:- Chris on Chriskruyer@hotmail.com  writes "I am trying to find out if anyone knew John (my dads uncle) and the circumstances of his death. Only info found so far is from War Graves Commission. He was in the Royal Berkshire Regiment and died on April 27th 1944 in Kohima. I am currently serving with The Parachute Regiment and would be most grateful for any information. Thank you in advance."

L/CPL Herbert Alexander Sharman 1/8th Btn Lancashire Fusiliers:-  Deborah Leeder on deborah_leeder@hotmail.com     writes "Please can someone help me?
I have found a relative on the War Grave Commission, but the next of kin are not mentioned. I know he was married but had no children, I know his parents passed away before he did. He is my husband's great Uncle. Lance Corporal Herbert Alexander Sharman 5343434 1/8th Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers. died aged 28. Killed in Burma Wednesday 26th April 1944. I have to get his birth cert, which should not be a problem. I also have to get his marriage cert. All I know is that his wife was called Kate?. I also have to find an obituary notice or some documentation that will link 'the Casualty' to his next of kin. How do I do this. Where would I find his army book? Records? anything that will say he is out Herbert? Please can you help me Deborah"

2380805 A/SGT ELIAS WALKER - ROYAL SIGNALS:- Patrick Gallagher writes "My grandfather fought in Burma but I can find no records apart from his medals and the passing out photos.  He told me he was in the royal signals and a testimonial that he was a first class linesman - what would that mean?  can anybody help?   patrick_gallagher@talk21.com

DOUGLAS PENN - RAMC:-

If anyone knows where I could find out more about him, I would be most grateful.

STAN (CHAD) CHADWICK - 2nd RECCE REGIMENT:-
carl.chadwick@btinternet.com writes "I know this is a long shot but does anybody remember my dad Stan Chadwick (Chad) He served in the second division of the fourteenth army as a radio operated throughout the duration of the war - he was in the East Surrey Regiment in the UK and then in the 2nd Recce Regiment in Burma"

3714546 EDWARD (TED) MACE 2nd BTN KING'S OWN ROYAL REGT & 2nd BTN BORDER REGIMENT:-

L/CPL JAMES (LOFTY) MANN - MILITARY POLICE 4 CORPS:- Daughter Dee writes "Does anybody remember my dad, he was Lance Corpral James (Lofty) Mann He was in the Military Police serving at 4 Corps HQ in Burma, from early 1941 until 1945. Sadly he died in 1982, but we would love to hear from anyone who remembers him". deebuxton@btinternet.com