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4 / 4th Gurkha Rifles in action, Burma, 1945
Photograph showing 4/4th Gurkha Rifles in action, Burma, 1945. One of 11 photographs collected by CSM G R C Willis, 2nd Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment, Burma, 1945. Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). A soldier of the 4/4th Gurkha Rifles engaged in house-to-house fighting in a Burmese village. He is aiming a Sten Mk. 3 sub-machine gun and carries the Gurkha kukri knife in his belt at his back. Date: 1945
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1945 Action Associated Berkshire Burma Collected Gurkha Photograph Regiment Rifles Willis
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and bravery of the 4/4th Gurkha Rifles in action during the final stages of the Burma Campaign in 1945. The scene portrays a Gurkha soldier in the heat of battle, engaged in house-to-house fighting in a Burmese village. He is focused intently on his target with a determined expression, aiming the deadly Sten Mk. 3 sub-machine gun. The iconic Gurkha kukri knife is visible at his back, a reminder of their traditional weaponry and cultural heritage. CSM G R C Willis, a soldier with the 2nd Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment, collected this image and eleven others during his time in Burma. The photographs offer a poignant and personal glimpse into the experiences of the Allied forces during the Far East theatre of World War Two. The 4/4th Gurkha Rifles, a renowned and decorated regiment, played a significant role in the Burma Campaign, contributing to the eventual Allied victory over the Japanese. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and courage displayed by the soldiers of the 4/4th Gurkha Rifles and the Allied forces during the Burma Campaign. The image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Gurkha regiments and their unwavering commitment to duty and honor.
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