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  1. davidbfpo
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    Emergency Exits: The Fight for Independence in Malaya, Kenya and Cyprus

    An IWM exhibition open till 29/3/2026. Details: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/emergency-exits-the-fight-for-independence-in-malaya-kenya-and-cyprus
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Mar 12, 2026, 2 replies, in forum: WW2 Museums. Events, & places to see.
  2. davidbfpo
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    Pointers from Second World War Network (Scotland)

    I get occasional emails from this group and the latest has:Professor Wendy Webster has published a timely essay for The Conversation, addressing...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, May 14, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: Books, Films, TV, Radio
  3. John278
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    3712982 Sgt. Albert J MORRIS: Medals for Japanese POWs

    Hi, I’m trying to find out a bit more about my father, for the BBC who are running a VJ Day event in 2025. He was a POW in Changi Gaol, Singapore....
    Thread by: John278, Feb 18, 2025, 14 replies, in forum: War Against Japan
  4. Stu1885
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    949781 Gunner Francis John SEENEY, 135th Field Regiment RA (Herts Yeomanry): POW

    I'm looking to find out which battery Gunner Francis John Seeney (949781) was in - I currently dont have access to his records in full - is there...
    Thread by: Stu1885, Jan 17, 2025, 13 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  5. davidbfpo
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    Naik Naurasab Khan MM, 22nd Mountain Regiment in Malaya

    This article landed via Dr. Robert Lyman's circulation list and opens with:Christopher Jary sent me this yesterday, telling the story of the...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Nov 25, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: War Against Japan
  6. StevieB1
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    6085781 Gnr Ernest H Brookes (sometimes Brooks), 3 HAA Regiment, Royal Artillery: FEPOW

    I am researching my Great Uncle Ernest who I believe was with this regiment in Singapore ( or the surrounding area ). I have been able to find...
    Thread by: StevieB1, May 26, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: Royal Artillery
  7. Wilhar
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    358 Squadron missions

    I have been looking at the ORB for 358 Squadron, a special duties squadron formed in India in late 1944. Based on what I have, I can see many...
    Thread by: Wilhar, Apr 25, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: The War In The Air
  8. dbf
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    63539 Brigadier Etienne Lionel Heriz SMITH, CBE, MC, 626 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers

    Personal Number: 63539 Rank: Brigadier Name: Etienne Lionel Heriz SMITH, CBE, MC, MiD Unit: 626 Field Squadron, Royal Engineers London Gazette :...
    Thread by: dbf, Apr 21, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: Royal Engineers
  9. davidbfpo
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    Captain Cecil Warwick Strong, 5th Mahratta Light Infantry & 'V' Force

    Original information from his family Captain Cecil Warwick Strong (henceforth CWS), killed, November 1945 in Sarawak, served with the Special...
    Thread by: davidbfpo, Mar 21, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: Searching for Someone & Military Genealogy
  10. dbf
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    277967 Lt-Colonel Harold Neville McINTYRE, OBE, MC, RE & SOE

    Personal Number: 277967 Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel Name Harold Neville McINTYRE, OBE, MC, MiD Unit: Royal Engineers ; SOE London Gazette : London...
    Thread by: dbf, Mar 14, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: SOE & OSS
  11. Pjames2
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    Hi just joined, researching - 2624525 Serjeant Basil CLUTTON, MM, Grenadier Guards

    Hi i am researching my wife's grandfather career in the grenadier guards, we know he got a military medal whilst in malaya. Army number 2624525...
    Thread by: Pjames2, Feb 27, 2024, 8 replies, in forum: The Brigade of Guards
  12. Venkatesh Kumar
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    S S Clan Alpine - Plight of the Evacuees

    Source: Bombay Chronicle - 6th March 1942! An article by R. Joomabhai - President of Indian Chamber of Commerce, Singapore which appeared in...
    Thread by: Venkatesh Kumar, Feb 1, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: The War at Sea
  13. Helen Corvan
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    POW camp 4 Thailand

    Hi all, I am a new member to this group and hoping somebody may be able to help me find any information about those held as a POW in camp 4...
    Thread by: Helen Corvan, Nov 30, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: Prisoners of War
  14. 5thindiandivision
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    Croix De Guerre awarded to Lt Col K H Clark 63256 SHAEF

    Hi All I have been asked by the family to try and help them understand why their Grandfather was awarded the CDG. They have the medal award...
    Thread by: 5thindiandivision, Oct 31, 2023, 17 replies, in forum: RAMC
  15. dbf
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    3711552 Serjeant Richard HIGHAM, MM, 1 Special Air Service: POW

    Army Number: 3711552 Rank: Warrant Officer Class II Name: Richard HIGHAM, MM, MiD Unit: King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) ; 1st Special Air...
    Thread by: dbf, Oct 5, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Special Forces
  16. clivetemple
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    1099764 Gunner Robert James ESDELL, 137 Field Regt RA: 16/12/1941, Malaya

    Hi Pals, I'm researching Gunner Robert James Esdell (sometimes spelled Edsell) of 137 Field Regiment. Died during the defence of Malaya 16...
    Thread by: clivetemple, Sep 27, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: Burma & India
  17. ch$4bb
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    HMS Exeter (Prisoners of War)

    My grandfather was a Lt Commander on HMS Exeter when it was sunk and, as a family, we have recently discovered an incredibly personal and detailed...
    Thread by: ch$4bb, Aug 21, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: The War at Sea
  18. dbf
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    77591 Major Alexander John CLARK-KENNEDY, MC, MiD*, 12 Royal Lancers

    Personal Number: 77591 Rank: Major Name: Alexander John CLARK KENNEDY, MC, MiD* Unit: 12 Royal Lancers London Gazette : 26 August 1938...
    Thread by: dbf, Mar 29, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: RAC & RTR
  19. dbf
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    IA 149 / 83186 Lieutenant-General Sir Harold Rawdon BRIGGS, KCIE, KBE, CB, DSO**, MiD**

    Personal Number: IA 149 ; 83186 Rank: Major-General Name: Sir Harold Rawdon BRIGGS, KCIE, KBE, CB, DSO**, MiD** Unit: 10th Baluch Regiment, Indian...
    Thread by: dbf, Mar 10, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: Higher Formations
  20. Klbuchan
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    Major John Henry Varian (67114) - 1st Lincolnshire Regiment WW2

    My grandfather was a career solider commissioned by Edward VIII in 1936, he went into the Lincolnshire Regiment. I am not sure what he did in his...
    Thread by: Klbuchan, Mar 6, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: British Army Units - Others
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