2nd Battalion in Myanmar - William J Bradley

[janie]

I'd like to know how I can find any information about my great uncle William J Bradley. He served with The Manchester Regiment and died in Maymyo in 1929. I would be grateful for any advice as I have no idea where to start.

[harribobs]

Hi Janie

and welcome to the forum

i'm not sure what the other forum members will be able to find for you but....

the good news is you can apply for his service record from the MOD

have a look at this link

http://www.veterans-uk.info/service_records/service_records.html

and it will give you the details of how to do it

cheers

chris

[janie]

Thanks Chris for the speedy reply, I'll give that a go.  I've modified my post, I wasn't very clear. Myanmar is another name for Burma and is where William was stationed when he died.

[tonyrod]

hi janie, and welcome i have just googled maymoy 1929 and came up with this info,
Maymyo Cemetery Register of European Burials
Revised in 2004 with the assistance of a Grant from BACSA  Photo?
Year  Name  Inscription and notes
Maymyo
BRADLEY, J.W.  In memory of
  Plot no.:  No 3516678 Private John William Bradley
  2nd Bn The Manchester Regiment
  who died at Maymyo 29th September 1929
  This headstone is damaged

  i don't know if the headstone as been renewed or repaired.
                                                                                    tony

[tonyrod]

janie, a little more info,
http://www.pyinoolwin.info/cemetery.htm 

[janie]

Thanks Tony,
what a pity there doesn't seem to be a photo of his headstone.

[timberman]

What a great link Tony

Hi Janie
Welcome, you could get in touch with them and ask if there is a photo It was only 2004 when they said it was damaged.

Timberman

[timberman]

Just as an update to my last post.

On the link that Tony did.

Full records and photographs of all existing graves in this cemetery are maintained at All Saints' Church,
Link to All Saints Church
http://www.pyinoolwin.info/all_saints_church.htm


All Saints Anglican Church, Ziwaka Road, Near the Public Hospital, Pyin Oo Lwin.  Diocese of Mandalay, Province of Myanmar
   Vicar: Rev Joseph Yin Oo

Email address: allsaints(at)mail4u.com.mm
Please replace (at) with @
If you Email they may be able to help, if you have any luck let us know

Timberman

Modified to prevent spam

[tonyrod]

http://indian-cemeteries.org/bacsa/Maymyo_Cememtery_Register_of_European_Burials.pdf


don't seem to be able to link this site , but full list of  soldiers buried
including,

LIEUT LLOYD TREVOR  2 BN MANCHESTER REGIMENT
  DIED 8-SEPT -1929.

PHOTOS  could require a donation

[Bob.NB]

Thought these images of the church at Maymo might be of interest.
Bob.NB