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Did any DLI soldiers fight in Burma during the Second World War?

April 26, 2017Burma DLI fight soldiers War world

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Did any DLI soldiers fight in Burma during the Second World War?

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Only the 2nd Battalion DLI, as part of the 2nd Division, served in India and Burma during the Second World War. These Durhams fought in the Battle of Kohima in April-May 1944 that halted the Japanese invasion of India. The battalion later took part in the advance through Burma and was at Rangoon when the Japanese surrendered on 15 August 1945.