Formed by Wingate and served in Burma and India in 1943 and 1944 in WW2. Composed mainly of British and Gurkha soldiers trained to operate deep behind Japanese lines using guerilla tactics. Disbanded in February 1945.
Etymology: Burmese cinthé - a mythological lion-like creature, used by the troops as their badge.
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Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
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There is another trough with the same inscription further west along the road.
The birthday was on Saturday 11 June, so we take the date on the plaque to refer to the party.
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