My father Thomas Defrates served in Burma ww2 and i am trying to trace his regiment
2007-02-09 22:34:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I suggest you contact the Burma Star Association who will be glad to assist you.
www.burmastar.org.uk
2007-02-10 01:18:39 · answer #1 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In answer to your question, it would have been easier had you said what Regiment your Dad was in as well as give his name....?
My Dad served in Burma and is one of the few reamaining holders of the Burma Star alive today.
He was in the R.E.M.E. and is a Chelsea Pensioner today.
Just spoke to Dad - it was like pulling teeth to get him to talk about his Burma experiences.. same for most ex-squaddies on the subject of any war - anyway he said the question should not be "Which regiments...." as it's Battallions that went to Burma.
A Regiment consisted of about 15 Regiments as everyone was called up. It was the biggest army ever controlled by a British General - ie General Slim - well over 1 MILLION soldiers - mainly Indians it has to be said... Divisions were made up of 3 Brigades, and Brigades were of 3 Regiments which consisted of many supporting troops - Welsh Regiments, Berkshire Regiment, DLI - Durham Light Infantry along with many others.
The war ended 12 months after my Dad arrived in Burma. Other than that, he wouldn't discuss Burma.
2007-02-09 22:49:05 · answer #2 · answered by Hello 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Chindits mainly made up from the Manchester Regiment...Why? because Mancunians can do anything....Be The Best If Your A Manc..Manchestoooor fu*k the scouce larrr bast*rds.....
2007-02-10 18:41:16 · answer #3 · answered by 284561 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Special unit batallion, commando, airborne tactic, specialist tactic, unit batallion.
Honestly? I don't know
2007-02-09 22:38:11 · answer #4 · answered by Truman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the first blt the Black Watch
2007-02-10 11:19:14 · answer #5 · answered by driverfus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Cameronians S/R
2016-01-28 23:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋