243198 Pte. William Smith British Army 9th Battalion Border Regiment from:Victoria Road, Kilburn, London My grandfather William Smith served in the Border Regiment in Burma during World War Two. He told me his stories when I was a young boy and he gave me his fabric covered service and pay book, so covered because the jungle conditions rotted the normal issued type! His stories were both fascinating and horrifying to me and he was clearly affected by his time in Burma having lost close friends.
I went on to a short career in the Royal Marines and always remembered his advice throughout my service. He sadly died in 2001 and I wish I had talked in more detail to him about his experiences in Burma.
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