Every Burma veteran has a unique perspective of their own wartime experiences, and each are the custodian of a story that needs to be told.
L/Cpl. William Joseph Lowe 14640525:
Extracts from his recorded interview.
Joined A Bloody Shower.
Short For A Patrol.
Silly Bugger.
Dysentery While Marching.
Written and donated by The Sphinx And Dragon
Regimental Journal:
The Burma War 54 years on.
Independent, The (London), Aug 22, 2005 by Terri
Judd:
VJ veterans pay tribute to fallen.
Pte. Albert Ronald Williams 5338119:
Fags in short supply.
Sgt. Bertram King 14254119:
Cooking For The Royal Berk’s
Wasn’t Always Fun!
The First Ration Packs.
The Ration Scale per Man 1943
S.E.A.C 19th Indian Div.
Sgt. Joseph George Iles 5345643:
Postcard home.
Donated by Christine, the daughter of Sgt. George Iles.
Pte. Charles Frederick Dickens 5342491:
Letter home.
Donated by Nephew, Mr Philip Jackman.
Cpl. Norman Champ 14825356:
News paper cuttings:
When the Japanese Generals
Surrendered.
Saw The Japs Surrender.
Donated by his daughter Teresa Kinsella.
Please
Note:
Some of the veteran’s names have been substituted
like so, 'xxxx'. This I have done until such times as permission is
granted to include them. Should you however recognise any details relating
to a relative or subject, please do not hesitate in contacting me.
Thank you.
Veterans accounts are discovered
in the most unlikeliest of places.
Please cherish them!