2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment

Map of Maymyo 1947
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Maymyo, known by it's present day name of Pyin Oo Lwin, but will always be Maymyo in the hearts and minds of Berkshiremen for it was here that for the first time they took a well earned rest after almost six months of trekking in some of the toughest and most inhospitable conditions in the world, their rest was to only last about ten days but the most was made of the fantastic scenic surroundings, the lake in which they washed the grime and dirt from their clothes and travel weary bodies, many shaving for the first time since they set out, recreation periods were taken up by playing football, swimming singing and boating.

Maymyo itself was once used by the Japanese 15th Army as its, headquarters, General Alexander also had his headquarters there until the withdrawal of 1942. Lieutenant-Colonel Harold du Pre Finch also commanded the battalion from Flagstaff House. Government House ('Flagstaff House') stood until it was destroyed in World War II by Japanese bombing.


Map of Maymyo 1947

This map clearly indicate where once stood Government house, parade ground, rifle range, hospitals and officers mess etc.

Historical information and images were kindly donated by, Rev Joseph Yin Oo and Chris Harrison.

 

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2nd Battalion
The Royal Berkshire Regiment
(Princess Charlotte of Wales's)
1939 - 1959

Come you back, you British soldier;
come you back to Mandalay!

Rudyard Kipling
1865-1936

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