Info re Pte G B Syme. Kings( Liverpool)

[Nottsscot]

Having only recently found out about my uncle Pte G B Syme. He is listed as Kings(Liverpool Regiment) he is also listed as KOSB in 1939. How can I find out when he actually joined the army and when did he transfer to Kings. He also fought and died with the Chindits in 1944 so would he have been eligible for the Burma star medal.

Any help would be appreciated

Thank you

G

[christanel]

Welcome to the British-Genealogy forums
I f you came to us from Forces War Records reading this will tell you a little about us.
You can apply for your uncles service record which is still held by the MoD. This 'sticky' gives details and links. You will need a copy of his death certificate and 30 pounds and patience as they will take a while to arrive.
Here is The National Archives guide to war diaries WW11

Christina

[simmo1]

Hi

As Christina said, the only way is to apply for his service record.
DO you have this - https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/c...george-buchan/
This will help with the application as it gives his service number age and regiment.
As you know the battalion, the war diary link above will be helpful, if you can go there or get someone to photo them.

regards

Robert

[StintonLomas]

Hi
According to this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ent_(Liverpool) the 1st and 13th battalions served with the Chindits.

Also: https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk...pool-regiment/
Gives:
1st Battalion
The Battalion took part in the 2nd Chindit Operation in Burma, 1944

13th Battalion
1943: the Battalion part of 77th Indian Infantry Brigade (Chindits) took part in the first Chindit Operation Longcloth in Burma

[Peter Goodey]

George Buchan SYME was in the 1st battalion of The King's Regiment (Liverpool)

Source: CWGC

SE Asia war diaries of the battalion are here

[Nottsscot]

Thank you.

[Nottsscot]

Thank you for the info. Very helpful.

[Nottsscot]

Thank you.