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Loreena Brooks
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Please be informed of the death of one of your "old soldiers."
Mr Fred Brooks, of East Langton, Market Harborough died at 2am this morning, 25th January. He served in the "Leicesters" during the second World War, as a Lance Corporal. He served as a Chindit during the Burma campaign, fighting the Japanese, a particulary gruelling time. He completed his service in India as an MP until the troops could be brought home. Although he never talked about the unpleasant side, he would often talk about some of the humour and funnies that happened whilst he was in the army. He was a private man who had retained his independance to the last. His determination to never give up was predominant in all that he did. We would often find him trying to undertake jobs that were, really, impossible for him. No wonder this Regiment was feared if they all expressed that attitude. He leaves a daughter Loreena. The funeral is on 4th February 2010 at the Church, in Church Langton, Market Harborough, Leices. 2pm
David Toogood & Loreena Brooks
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1 February 2010 - UK
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nick kingston
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hi,does anyone remember my grandad,his name was reg kingston ,7th leicestershire reg,he died 15 years ago,im very proud of him and would love to know about his war, many thanks
22 November 2009
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Jennifer Quilter
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My father Edwin Arthur Quilter was a chindit with the 2nd Leicesters,he never spoke of this & I only found out about it in the last few years,when I sent away for his army service records I was stunned to find that twice he went a.w.o.l, once for 5 days, surely at the time he could have been shot for desertion,his records make no mention of any punishment (his records dont say much of anything except he spent a lot of time in hospital with malaria) does anyone have any idea of why.
8 November 2009 - Australia
Webmaster comments
Hi Jennifer
I`m not sure where Edwin was when he went AWOL, but if he was on active service with the Chindits, you may find the following helpful:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/8858926/Diy-Jungle-Gym
(Search for "punishment"
http://www.hglambert.co.uk/ChuckTaylor.htm
Best wishes,
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Margaret Newbold
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Desperately seeking a photo' and info on Herbert (Bert) Banks. A Chindit in Burma. He hailed from Birmingham. Please contact if you can help. Many thanks.
7 October 2009 - England
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Steve Fogden
| foggyindoors@btinternet.com |
Nick,
William Sweeney is remembered on the Rangoon Memorial in Taukkyan War Cemetery, Burma. He was a soldier of the 1st Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, his army number was 3771094 and he was a Private in rank. He died between the 23rd and 25th of May 1944. All these details are on the CWGC website.(Type those letters in to Google, and follow the instructions). He was almost certainly with the soldier mentioned in the post previous to yours on this website. The men were defending a position in the Burmese jungle called Blackpool and suffered many casualties. The books I mention on the previous post would be just as relevant to your research I would say. If you have any other questions, then do email me.
Steve.
7 September 2009 - Twickenham
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Nick Royce
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I’m also looking for some info or a point in the right direction, regarding my Grandmothers Brother. I have sketchy information to go on as my Nan was very young at the time and her mother, in a desperate attempt to cope with the grief threw away any information she had and refused to speak about him.
I do know however he’s Name was William Sweeny, he may been a corporal, he Served in the Kings Own Liverpool Regiment and he was born in Dublin, he was Killed in action in Burma whilst serving in the Chindit’s.
That’s pretty much all I have, I do know however he was a career Soldier and was in the Army before the start of the war, my Nan also remembers that he was demoted to corporal for striking an officer.
Any help or guidance is more than welcome and very much appreciated.
7 September 2009 - London, England
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Steve Fogden
| foggyindoors@btinternet.com |
Hi Lisa,
You never named your Grandad on your post. But I can tell you that the 1st Kings had moved over to 111 Brigade in May 1944 and were involved in the defence of a stronghold called 'Blackpool'. This proved to be a very difficult location to defend and many men lost their lives here. If you have not already read the books 'Prisoner's of Hope' by Mike Calvert and "March or Die' by Phil Chinnery, then I recommend them to you. I was in Burma last year and have photos of Blackpool and the famous White City, as they are today. If you would like them then just email me.
Steve.
6 September 2009 - Twickenham
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Lisa Jones
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Would love to know if anyone out there has any info on my grandad. Chindit 1944 1st battalion Kings own Liverpool served in the 77 brigade in burma column 81 or 82. Unfortunatley killed 21st May 1944. Would love any info or even a Photo of the regiment would be great. He is remembered in the Taukkyan war cemetary face 6. Hope someone can help.
5 September 2009
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kenneth kelble
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THERE IS STILL ONE PERSON STILL LIVING WHO SERVED WITH WINGATE IN PALISTINE AND ETHIOPIA CONTACT ME OR WRITE 109W MAUNA LOA GLENDORA CA 91740
31 August 2009 - glendora california
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Michael rose
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just got my late fathers service record his name Kenneth Douglas Rose posted to 1st kings and east lancs reg spent a lot time in hospital in India an further leads or knowledge please
26 August 2009 - uk
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