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Donald enlisted at Vancouver in April, 1941. He did his square-bashing at Jericho Beach and then was posted to UBC to take the course on Physics and Electrical theory. He was then sent to #5 RAF Sign …
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By Brigadier KRS Trevor CBE DSO Brigadier KR …
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The 6th Battalion was raised in Glanusk Park, Breconshire, in July 1940. Almost none of its men had had any military training. It trained as an infantry regiment until April 1942, when it suddenly bec …
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December 1942 to April 1944 Location: The Arakan, Burma First Arakan Campaign In September 1942, General Wavell had issued directives for a British return to Burma, and the same month the 14th …
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The Badge of this unit was a red ball on a black background, it has been said that it was derived from the fact that the red ball was painted on hurriedly to comply with the order that the formation …
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Following the loss of Malaya and Singapore it was obvious that Burma would be the next Japanese target, Lt-General T.J. Hutton was sent to take command, tasked with defending Burma, Particularly Rang …
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4th Indian Armoured Division The Badge of this unit was a charging buffalo in black with red horns, hooves and eyes on a white background within a black circular border. The Badge contained an …
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Report in SEAC Souvenir Newspaper (Price 1 Anna) With the end of the Monsoon in 1944 came the long-awaited moment for the British to return in force to Burma, liberate Mandalav, its ancient ca …
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It was the great General Marlborough who, in 1702, recommended the 23rd Foot to Queen Anne for the honour of her approval that the Regiment should become one of the three original fusilier regiments a …
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By Brian Scott 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 v …
