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Originally Posted by sgt petts  Hubby's card 
I only have one WW2 book in my library so I need lots more, it's all WW1 so far.
I am hoping to find out more about the 81st Army my grandad was with in Africa and Burma.
I need all the help I can get.
Has anyone sent of for their fathers/grandfathers army records?
What info did you get?
I guess there are no photo's, pity as we have no photo's of mums dad in uniform, it seems he destroyed the lot. 
sgt petts
PS Andy have you been to Gallipoli?
I know it's WW1, but I have it on my list to visit.
We lost two guys there too. |
Hi SP,
Just a couple of things. The 81st was the Division, and if your grandfather was in that then this book is the best.
War Bush: 81 (West African) Division in Burma 1943-1945
It really is excellent, and covers a very forgotten unit in the forgotten war. Even Allen, in the book I recommended earlier, only has 2 or 3
lines on them!!
And you should have a look at:
http://www.burmastar.org.uk/81stwa.htm
The 81st Div was part of the 14th Army. A good intro to the 14th Army can be found at the Burma Star Society, and wiki can set you in the right direction:
http://www.burmastar.org.uk/land.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fourtee...ted_Kingdom%29
That should keep you busy for an afternoon or two
