2nd Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment

The Clock Tower - Mandalay
Theatre Of War Index

The clock tower at Zegyo Bazaar and the surrounding area were the scene's of some of the most intense fighting. But for a certain Sgt. Gilbert Scott Selwyn the clock tower held a greater significance, for while the fighting was raging below, Scott was performing his duties as part of the intelligence section by observing the enemies movements from his position at the widow directly below the clock face overlooking the railway yard of Fort Dufferin.

Clock tower Zegyo Bazaar

This image was kindly donated by, John Rossman from his personal collection and website. Tram Views Of Asia.


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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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