Hi . I'm new to this site so I just may be in the wrong place. I'm trying to find out what medals my uncle would have received after serving 11 years in the Lancashire Fusiliers including ww2 service in China and Burma. He passed away quite some years ago and his medals were stolen when he was assaulted in his own home by burglars! Unknown to most family members my brother gave all his remaining memorabilia to the Fusiliers at Bury. I have his service number which I hope will assist me. Any advice gratefully received
Hi, Welcome to the forum. Your best way forward is to apply for a copy of your uncle’s service record which will note his medal entitlement. Here is the link - Get a copy of military service records If you Post your uncles name I’m sure members may turn up some other relevant information Good Luck. Steve
Hi Barry, welcome to the forum. The Burma Star was awarded for service in the Burma campaign between 11 December 1941 and 2 September 1945, both dates inclusive. For the Army, service in any part of Burma qualified, as did service in Bengal and Assam between the same dates and service in China and Malaya between 10 February 1942 and 2 September 1945. For the Navy, six months operational service in the Bay of Bengal, as defined, including the Straits of Malacca, qualified. For shore based Naval personnel and for RAF ground crew, the requirements were the same as for army personnel. For RAF aircrew, the qualification was one operational sortie. best...........Graham.
Welcome to the forum Barry. Steve's advice about getting uncle's service records is the best way forward. After this you will know where and when he served in each theatre. In general, the 1st and 10th Battalions of the LF's served in Burma, although some drafts from other LF units did serve in India with other regiments.
Thanks Steve His name was William Carey (Sgt) Lancashire Fusiliers (Bury). He used to attend the Remembrance day parade at Bury Brilliant! So, it would be the 39/45 medal, Burma star,
Hi. I also had an uncle who served with the L F's before the war in India. He died of TB and was buried in the Himalayas... Aged 21!
Barry, Whilst waiting for your relatives service record (takes 4-6 weeks, but have been known to arrive in just a few weeks) A good source of information, including 1st batt, Lancashire fusilier's activities fighting alongside the Chindits in Burma as part of the famous 77 Indian Infantry Brigade, under Brigadier Orde Wingate. Graham.