211312 Bombardier Leonard Thomas "Pop" Howell British Army D525 BTY Gordon Highlanders from:Bethnal Green, London My father served in the Gordon Highlanders during the Second World War.
He was posted to Burma during 44/45.
I am not sure of the full details of how or when he arrived there but I do have a photograph of him in Chaubattia dated 1945. He served with a chap called Joe Thornborough who was killed by shrapnel to his collar bone aged 19. He possibly came from Leeds. His death devastated my father as they were great friends.
Another friend that he had was a Dan Hinsley who lived in Walsall West Midlands.
Several others that in a photograph that I have are named as - Maynard,
- Robson,
- Hinsley,
- Sgt Smart,
- Lomax,
- Corless,
- Sexton
. This photograph was taken on January 4th 1944 and is described as AA/Atk.Regt.R.A. India Command.
I hope that someone might find the information useful and also if anyone has any details of anyone that my father knew. Especially the family of Joe Thornborough who were so kind to me.
I would also be grateful if anyone knows the current contact details for anyone related to Dan Hinsley.
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