As we approach VJ Day on the 15th August, It’s time to share some research into my father’s experiences with the ‘Forgotten’ 14th Army in Burma 75 years ago. I hope to publish a book soon.
On 12th August 1945, the 4th Field RA Diary shows that news had just reached them of a possible Japanese surrender. But it stresses, ‘It is fully realised that if the Japanese do surrender, it must be a week or so before the forward troops are informed, therefore there will be no relaxation of effort either in offence or defence”.
Dad’s regiment are providing patrols, around the village of Pang Peng. After days the village is now reported clear, apart from a Japanese Observation Post discovered a mile outside the village - it was assumed to have been put there to avoid British artillery shelling...More tomorrow.
Tony Wait: Contact me at tonywait@hotmail.com for your research enquiries.
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