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Burma. The commander of the 14
th
Army, Field Marshal Slim, was
himself in 6 GR. It is unsurprising therefore that several RGR compa-
nies have been named after the Battles of Tamandu, Mogaung, Sittang
and Mandalay. Moreover given the on-going commitment to Brunei,
the lessons identified in the jungles of World War Two are still directly
applicable to the role the Regiment fulfils today
Lieutenant William Plumley and Sergeant Suresh Sambahamphe
at the memorial to 4/4GR on Mandalay Hill
The ten day Tour began with a brief visit to Singapore. Historically it
made sense to trace the campaign from the initial defeat in the Malay
Peninsula. Moreover, it provided an ideal opportunity for RGR to con-
solidate the ties with the Gurkha Contingent Singapore Police Force
(GCSPF). Professor Marston delivered a lecture on the Malaya Cam-
paign and the Fall of Singapore in which 2/1 GR, 2/2 GR and 2/9 GR
were heavily involved. After this the party was welcomed in the Offi-
cers Mess. The following day saw visits to Changi Memorial Prison
and Fort Sentosa. A wreath was laid in Changi Prison on behalf of Al-
lied POWs and a service of remembrance was led by Captain Prem Gu-
rung (2IC Support Company).The party left Singapore for Yangon,
