On May 13th 1944
"The Japanese patrol sent to look for the Chindits on the
other side of the valley had a stroke of luck. It surprised
the Leicesters No. 47 Column in its evening bivouac. Two
Officers, a Sergeant Major and 6 Privates were killed. 13
men wounded and 5 were missing"
(The Chindit War, Shelford Bidwell)
Harold George Lambert was one of the wounded,
shot through the leg. He was lucky he could still walk,
if not he may have been left behind. Two days later he was
rescued by Chindits of the West African Brigade and evacuated
to India
This site is dedicated
to the memory of H.G Lambert, and to ensure that his story,
and that of his comrades in the 7th Battalion, Leicestershire
Regiment, is not forgotten.
If you or your relative served with the 7th Battalion,
Leicestershire Regiment, and you would like to contribute
to the "Your Stories" section of this website,
please contact me.
