Event    From /1/1942  To /7/1945

Burma Campaign

Categories: Armed Forces

Countries: Burma

Fought in the former British colony of Burma (now Myanmar), primarily between the forces of the British Empire and China, with support from the United States, against the invading forces of Japan, Thailand, and the Indian National Army. It was the only land campaign by the Western Allies in the Pacific Theatre which was fought continuously from the start of hostilities to the end of the war.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Burma Campaign

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Burma Campaign - Woolwich

The plaque dates the campaign from 1941, but other sources give it as 1942. T...

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Camp Griffiss / Widewing

Camp Griffiss / Widewing

WW2 US military base in Bushy Park named after the first American aviator killed in Europe in WW2. Four blocks of temporary buildings were constructed in 60 acres in the north-east section of Bush...

Group, Armed Forces

18 memorials
Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women

Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen and Women

From their website: "With over 120,000 Jews having served in the British Armed Forces during the World Wars, AJEX JMA is here to ensure that their immense contribution is never forgotten. Our aims ...

Group, Armed Forces, Community / Clubs, History

3 memorials
E. W. Vardill

E. W. Vardill

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial
E. R. Bottle

E. R. Bottle

Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.

Person, Armed Forces

War served, WW1
1 memorial