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Private
Alfred Hawkins
1917 - Born Nottingham
Son of Francis Everard Hawkins and Emma Hawkins
South Staffordshire Regimen
1st Battalion
Service
Alfred died in 1944, when the 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment was heavily involved in the Burma Campaign as part of the Chindit operations, they were part of the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade.
The 1st Battalion were part of the Special Force, also known as the 3rd Indian Division, which was a key component of the Chindit operations.
Throughout the Mogaung Battle from 31st May to 27th June 44, Lieut Colonel DEGG led his battalion in a series of successful attacks against Japanese dug-in positions. This included the capture of a 1500 ft mountain and a surprise attack through a marsh waist deep in water.
Died
Age 27
12th June 1944
Died from wounds in the Mogaung Battle, Burma.
Loved Ones
Son of Francis Everard Hawkins and Emma Hawkins, of Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire.
Memorial
Face 14.
Rangoon Memorial
Burma (Myanmar)
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Burma Star
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War Medal
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1939-1945 Star
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Information
Commonwealth War Grave Commission
KEW Files:- WO 304/13, WO417/77,
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