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lancashire fusiliers 2nd division Burma
« on: Saturday 31 October 09 17:30 UTC (UK) »
hi i wonder if any one could help me i am looking for a web site to do with the Lancashire Fusiliers 2nd Division who served in Burma between the years april 1941 to november 1945.
The reason for my question is that my grandad alf cooke (cpl) was in this division D coy.

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Re: lancashire fusiliers 2nd division Burma
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 18 November 09 01:39 UTC (UK) »
This is a good place to start...

http://www.burmastar.org.uk/

Esp this bit...

http://www.burmastar.org.uk/lancfuslrs.htm
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Re: lancashire fusiliers 2nd division Burma
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 18 November 09 22:00 UTC (UK) »
I was researching a couple of South Lancs lads who were attached to the Lancs Fusiliers during their time as Chindits, and found the following site & people helpful.

http://www.lancs-fusiliers.co.uk/

good luck

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