He very important man also, colonel in the Burma Army.
When the war was over, the British authorities set up a new Burma Army.
As a result, the Burma Army was able to withdraw northwards unimpeded, and avoid being captured in Rangoon by the Japanese forces.
It became apparent that the roadblock needed to be cleared, as otherwise the bulk of the Burma Army would be surrounded.
Later, he became a Lt. Col. in the Military Division (4) of the Burma Army.
The Division was part of the British Burma Army.
While the majority of the Burma Army was reconstituted elsewhere in India, the division headquarters was retained at the front.
However, numerous children undoubtedly continue to serve in the Burma Army and in ethnic militias.
The remnants of Burma Army broke out to the north, narrowly escaping encirclement.
Burma Army may refer to: