Hello Everyone!
With some time off the internet last week I came across some old photos my Dad had taken as a soldier when he was over seas during WW II. He was in the Signal Core and was assigned to the Burma Road theatre during 1945-46. From the photos and having seen some of his old 8MM movies I know he was in India, Burma and China. He was one of those veterans that didn’t say much about the war. So these photos were an interesting find. Maybe there are more in my siblings possessions or still at the house.
I was going over some photos that I had been given after my Mom died Dec. 2009. My Dad had died in May 2006. I anticipated the photos being mainly of me and my family but some how these ended up in the box too.
I am sharing them with you and showing some of his writing on the back or just the photo and putting in his words underneath. I will update places and spelling after his comments.
This was the most interesting find of all the photos!
After trying to look it up, it could be any number of cities in Southeast China. I am pretty sure it is not spelled right. Also I am not sure of the spelling of his friends name. I am trying my best to interpret his writing. Now for both front and back together.
It would be very exciting to know more about this man or his family. But with my Dad gone, I figure this man is very old if not also passed on. Also with the history of China since WW II, it is not likely I would be able to find out much with the little I have.
Kunming is where the Burma Road terminated in China. It came from two destinations. The first starting point was Lashio in Burma (now Myanmar). After part of that road was cut by the Japanese, it was started again from Ledo in India. I think this may have been the portion that my Dad was on.
Just a date on the back of this one. I think this is still in China.
Again just a date on the back, possibly still in China.
Christmas Eve service chapel at the 371st station hospital Kanchrapara, India. Pictures is the Tajma hal at Agra, India (Taj Mahal).
So at the end of 1945 my Dad is in India.
Possibly in Calcutta, India now Kolkata.
Could still be in Calcutta. Another ship is in the background.
Rabindra Setu?
The King Edward VII Arch
The Victoria Memorial Hall
I hope you enjoyed this find, maybe there will be more!
Later, Harold
6 responses to “A Soldiers View, India/China 1945-46”
Personal Concerns
March 21st, 2012 at 08:27
thank you so much!
Harold
March 21st, 2012 at 17:10
I am glad you liked it PC, thank you for stopping by!
rawemotionalwriter
March 22nd, 2012 at 03:50
I love how black and white picture can look so timeless, elegant, and always interesting. My favorite is the snake charming photos. Your dad I am sure had share with you many interesting photos. By looking at the picture you could tell the life was so much different than it is now. Thank you Harold for sharing with us. For me history/the past is always interesting.
Harold
March 22nd, 2012 at 23:36
Thank you L! It is all history now and I like history too. These are photos I never saw before, from this era, and I am hoping there are others to be found.
ceciliag
May 17th, 2012 at 16:00
what an amazing find,, a mystery too,.. how exciting. c
Harold
May 18th, 2012 at 14:05
Yes, I guess it is a bit of a mystery! I haven’t had the time to go searching for more, if there is more. I hope so!