Burma Star Memorial Fund

24/08/2026

The Burma Star and Chindit Memorial Day at the National Memorial Arboretum on VJ Day, Saturday 15th August, was well attended. Our Trustee, Chris Clayton, read the Exhortation, alongside BS veteran, George Durrant. Many thanks to BSMF Trustee, Paul Corden and Paul Shenton from The Chindit Society for organising this annual event.

22/08/2026

We are looking forward to taking our mobile museum to the Hereford Military History Festival, 26-27th September, where we will be at the market place on Saturday and at Castle Green on the Sunday.

On Saturday evening join us for an enlightening conversation with Burma Star Memorial Fund Chairman Viscount Slim, descendant of Campaign leader General Sir William Slim along with BSMF Director Mark Cann, they will bring to life not only the strategy and scale of the Burma Campaign but also the extraordinary human stories behind it and why they continue to matter today. BBCs Nick Springate is a frequent visitor to Burma and will reflect on the impact on Burma today. Lucy Betteridge Dyson tells of the remarkable contributions of animals in Burma, how the bravery of soldiers and the loyalty of animals shaped the region’s story. Chaired by Nicholas Soames – Lord Soames of Fletching they discuss what makes a great leader, How does this history reflect what is happening in Burma today? This event offers a unique blend of history and tribute, that brings Burma’s past and present to life and connects Burma today with this extraordinary legacy. Chaired by Nicholas Soames, Lord Soames of Fletching.

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14/07/2026

Come and join us at the Hereford Military History Festival. Tickets for the Burma talk on Saturday 26th September now available

Tickets are now available for The Burma Campaign: Then and Now at Green Dragon Ballroom, Hereford on Saturday 26th September 2026. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

30/06/2026

The Kohima Educational Trust is delighted to present this webinar with Dr Robert Lyman MBE and guest speaker Mark Green, author of The Burma Campaign VCs.

This talk on the Burma Campaign VCs, based on the book of the same name, will tell the story of the Fourteenth Army's wrestling back control of Burma from the Imperial Japanese Army between 1942-1945.

Click on the link to register for this fascinating webinar.

The Burma Campaign VCs

08/06/2026

Come and join us at the Dig for Victory Show this weekend.

With our sincere thanks to The Dig For Victory Show is back at the North Somerset Showground on 13th & 14th June 2026. Bookings are open for Stalls, Vehicles and Re-enactors and tickets are on sale NOW! With our sincere thanks to With our sincere thanks to Global Tunnelling Experts, MJ Fews and Ward...

10/04/2026

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09/03/2026

Join Kate Venables talking about her book, Letters from the Burma Front, and the role of mobile surgical units in the Burma campaign.

Guest speaker Kate Venables introduced by Sylvia May 26th March

03/03/2026

Herbert Pritchardson celebrated his 101st birthday at his care home in Wrexham and was surprised by a fantastic mural outside his window by his daughter, Jane. Well done Jane what a wonderful present!

WREXHAM is no stranger to a mural but one of the latest has a very personal meaning.

27/01/2026

We are looking forward to attending The Dig for Victory Show on 13th and 14th June. Come along and see us at our mobile museum.

10/12/2025

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