Burma Star's Last Post
Last updated: 23 October 2008
In August 2008 the Swansea and District Branch of the Burma Star Association held a final act of remembrance in Brecon following the Cathedral Eucharist. This poignant occasion marked a sad to end to the many years of the Association's links with Brecon. Take a look at a slideshow of the day's events by Michael Gittins:
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The Standard Bearers at the Lich Gate prior to entering the Cathedral
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Michael:"The service was attended by the Mayor of Brecon, Civic guests, Association Members and the congregation of Brecon Cathedral. "
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Denis Oppenheimer
I now live in USA.My father Harry Oppenheimer was in the Burma Intelegence Corp from 1942-47 was based in Mhow India.He was a Major and was awared the OBE.,ED.Naturally also the Burma Star.He died in Rangoon in 1973.
Sun Nov 9 21:07:49 2008
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