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Title: 14th army in Burma
Post by: donnasroo on Sunday 13 November 16 13:39 GMT (UK)
Wondering if anyone else had family members in Burma who was with the 14th army I had my grandad Charlie Schofield and my uncle john Edwards, also an uncle in Italy known as the rockferry ripper tommy edwards..
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Treetotal on Friday 18 November 16 23:21 GMT (UK)
Hi and welcome to RootsChat....I can't  help with your query but this will bring it back up the board for a response.
Carol
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Skoyen89 on Sunday 20 November 16 10:05 GMT (UK)
I guess there were a number....but its not clear what you need help with, unless it is just to confirm you are not alone! ???
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: ScouseBoy on Sunday 20 November 16 10:13 GMT (UK)
Try to make contact with the Burma Star Association
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Skoyen89 on Sunday 20 November 16 10:17 GMT (UK)
Hi Scouseboy

The Burma Star Association seems to be in terminal decline as its membership reduces.  Or is it still going for queries like this?

If the OP needs help and puts all the details he/she has we might be able to start.
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Ruskie on Sunday 20 November 16 10:50 GMT (UK)
Yes, I do.  :) My father in law.

Do you know what dates Grandad and Uncle John were in Burma?
Do you have their service records?
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Old Bristolian on Sunday 20 November 16 11:23 GMT (UK)
My father-in-law fought with the 14th at Kohima and the advance into Burma. He was with an Indian Army regiment and his military record was held at the British Library, not in British Army records

Steve
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Bob2399 on Tuesday 13 June 17 14:21 BST (UK)
ALL of the troops at Kohima were in the 14th Army. there were about 6 Indian regiments included in a total of about 22,000

The Burma Star assoc will only be able to give you his regiment and when he joined. you should try the Kohima Museum in York. The curator there is a great guy and very helpful....oh...wait a minute...that's ME!
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: Ruskie on Tuesday 13 June 17 14:24 BST (UK)
Quote from: Bob2399 on Tuesday 13 June 17 14:21 BST (UK)
ALL of the troops at Kohima were in the 14th Army. there were about 6 Indian regiments included in a total of about 22,000

The Burma Star assoc will only be able to give you his regiment and when he joined. you should try the Kohima Museum in York. The curator there is a great guy and very helpful....oh...wait a minute...that's ME!

 ;D ;D ;D

Sadly, the OP hasn't returned to this (old) thread.
Title: Re: 14th army in Burma
Post by: sarah on Monday 02 April 18 10:36 BST (UK)
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My grand father norman roy Askin 14th army united kingdom have 2 photos of him in garb also in indian outfit

Posted on behalf of new member daniel who had clicked on the report to moderator button instead of the reply button - Welcome to RootsChat Daniel

Sarah :)