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Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group
Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group

Rare Identified Japan WWII Burma Chindit Group

$ 110.88

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Description

Historical Group of items that could be framed together for Display.
Map and postcard WWII items belonging to Sgt. J. Halsall of the Kings Own Royal Regiment and are dated 1944 when he participated in the Chindit expedition behind Japanese Lines.
1) British Color Military Map of Burma with his name and serial number. Intact, however in fragile condition. Size approx 20” X 18”
2) A Japanese wartime postcard sent home by Halsall where he mentions being behind Japanese lines (which would have been the Second Chindit expedition, 1944, codenamed Operation Thursday)
3) Japanese Occupation note 1942-1944 (from a Museum collection) that was typically in circulation in
Burma
.
I do not have access to British Military records, He may be pictured here in 1945
3
rd
photo down second row. (copy paste to browser) http://www.kingsownmuseum.com/gallery4559india08.htm
Chindit Expedition:
The Chindits were brigades of troops specially organized for guerrilla warfare in "the enemies' guts" in Japanese-occupied Burma in World War II, shutting down rail networks, blowing bridges, and ambushing troops to cripple Axis operations against British, American, and Chinese forces.