Fought in the former British colony of Burma (now Myanmar), primarily between the forces of the British Empire and China, with support from the United States, against the invading forces of Japan, Thailand, and the Indian National Army. It was the only land campaign by the Western Allies in the Pacific Theatre which was fought continuously from the start of hostilities to the end of the war.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Burma Campaign
The plaque dates the campaign from 1941, but other sources give it as 1942. T...
Born in London as John Peniston Milbanke, the son of the 9th baronet and so later became the 10th baronet. Awarded the VC for his bravery in the Second Boer War when just 27. Killed in action in Tu...
From their website: "With over 120,000 Jews having served in the British Armed Forces during the World Wars, AJEX JMA is here to ensure that their immense contribution is never forgotten. Our aims ...
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
Died serving in WW1. Member of the parish of Saint Olave and Saint John Southwark.
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