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Chindit

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Chindit [ˈtʃɪndɪt]
n
(Military) (Historical Terms) a member of the Allied forces commanded by Orde Wingate fighting behind the Japanese lines in Burma (1943-45)
[from Burmese chinthé a fabulous lion a symbol of which was their badge; adoption of title perhaps influenced by Chindwin]
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You are still missed as each day passes, the memories are still strong of a generous, kind hearted Father, a veteran of the Burma Campaign and one of the real heroes of the Second World War, in Wingates, Chindits fighting behind Japanese lines.
IN MEMORIAM by Birmingham Mail (England)
MY uncle was in the BlackWatch and fought alongside Gurkhas with Wavell's Chindits in Burma during World War Two.
Forgotten; Yourview by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
He was a member of the Morning Star Lodge of Masons, the Greendale Men's Club, the Veterans' Group of the 1st Air Commando's, and the Chindits.
Carlon H. Ober, 85 by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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