Formed by Wingate and served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 in WW2. Composed mainly of British and Gurkha soldiers trained to operate deep behind Japanese lines using guerilla tactics. Disbanded in February 1945.
Etymology: Burmese cinthé - a mythological lion-like creature, used by the troops as their badge.
Soldier. At 14 years old, he managed to conceal his real age when he volunteered for the army. Men under the age of 18 were not allowed to join the army and had to be 19 to be sent on overseas serv...
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served in WW1 and returned. Dorset Regiment
A member of Jas. Shoolbred & Co. Ltd. who served in WW1 and returned.
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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