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Find out how the British, Indian, Gurkha, and African troops along with local tribes, changed the direction of the war in SE Asia.
Rajindar Singh Dhatt was born in Punjab and joined the army in 1941. He was part of the relief at Kohima and Imphal before serving in the gruelling Burma campaign.
Read the stories of three soldiers who contracted malaria when they served in the Far East during the Second World War.
Explore the history of VJ Day, marking Japan’s surrender in 1945, and learn about the vital role of Commonwealth and Allied forces in the Far East campaign.
The contribution of men and women of South Asian heritage has been crucial, from the World Wars to the present day.
Alan McQuillin, 97, joined the RAF in 1941 taking part in the Normandy landings before being deployed to support the war effort in the Far East.
We encourage everyone to embrace the traditions of Remembrance but also make it their own. Use these resources to create your own Act of Remembrance.
Joshua was 19 when he joined the Army in Gold Coast (now Ghana) and went on to serve in the Far East campaign in pre-partition India and Burma.
After VE Day thousands were still fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on the 15 August 1945, effectively ending the Second World War.
An essential part of maintaining morale was keeping troops entertained. Most units had a joker, and larger units would stage pantomimes.
While sisters Pat Davies & Jean Argles served in the Second World War as codebreakers, their father had been captured and taken as a prisoner of war in the Far East.
The end of WW2 didn’t result in the immediate end of service for millions of British and Commonwealth troops.
Khumi Tonsing Burton has supported RBL for over 20 years. She has always been a champion of Remembrance and has actively encourage the community, especially young people to get involved and support RBL.
19 March, 2024 The charity invites people to mark the historic anniversary at events across the UK, France and in their own communities.
The incredible story of how Major John Monro escapes a Japanese POW camp during the Second World War and received the Military Cross.
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