Recent content by Eddie Chandler

Mel I'm glad Steve has been able to help you. He has put so much time into his personal search about his grandfather. One thing I would like to say about Steve is that he has passed on a lot of the information that he has found during his research onto the families of the men who were on...

Veronica I have been researching my great grandfather Thomas Joseph Chandler. 45/54 columns were around Indaw Lake around the same time my ggf was caught up in a battle and when 45/54 were attacked by the Japanese. I would be interested in finding out as much as I can about what your Uncles...

Hello I have been researching my Grand father and his time with the 16th Brigade. During my research I have been in touch with a ldaughter of a soldier who was in 54 column. I may be able to help with some info if you would like to contact me. I'll see what else i can find out for you. Ed

My great grandfather was a Chindit in the 2nd Leicesters, I too have been researching him after recently finding out that he was awarded a DCM for his actions in March/April 1944. I have, after a bit of effort managed to find out quite a bit about his time out there and even managed to trace...

Stanley Blaylock Stanley Blaylock was one of the men who was killed when Thomas Joseph Chandler who was awarded a DCM for his actions 27th March and 12th March 1944. Refer to Thomas Joseph Chandler profile for details. The body of Stanley was never recovered.

Aubrey Ernest Hickson Aubrey E Hickson was one of the men whos body was recovered by Thomas Joseph Chandler who was awarded a DCM for his actions 27th March and 12th March 1944. Refer to Thomas Joseph Chandler profile for details.

Thomas Joseph Chandler After reading the citation I discovered that there was a war diary for the 2nd Leicesters. By viewing this I have found the names of the men killed on 27th March 1944. Although there are six names, I am have assume that they were all killed in the same battle. 1...

I am trying to find information with regards to the men in 17 and 71 columns of the 2nd Leicesters and of their time in the 2nd Chindit campaign. My Great grandfather Thomas Joseph Chandler won a DCM for recovering the bodies of 5 of his Battalion during a battle on the 27th March 1944...

Martin Edward Anthony Dallosso Martin was one of the men recovered by Sergeant Thomas Joseph Chandler and 15 Platoon. Sergeant Thomas Joseph Chandler was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal. The following men were killed during the battle on 27th March 1944 1. Lieutenant Martin Edward...

Thomas Joseph Chandler Typescript of Citation held at The National Archive Centre (Kew) Page 1 On 27th March ’44, 71 Column was heavily attacked by the Japanese. In our counter attack 1 Officer and 4 others were killed. Sergeant Chandler Platoon Sergeant 15 Platoon, took a Section to recover...

Jennifer My great grandfather was part of the 16th Brigade. I have been researching his part in the campaign and he was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions on 27th March 1944. I have information relating to events and movements around that time and may be able to find out...

Amy My Greatgrandfather was in the 2nd Leicesters and won a Distinguished Conduct Medal for recovering the bodies of 5 of his men whilst under automatic fire and grenade attack. I have managed to find out the name of these men and have recently found several of the surviving relatives...