NAM.2008-05-30-1

Compact disc, oral history of Neville Hogan, Rangoon Bn (Machine Gun Section and Armoured Car Squadron) 1939-1944, 2nd Bn Burma Rifles (including period with Chindits) 1944-1946, 2nd Bn Karen Rifles, 1946-1948. Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Interview Conducted by Justin Saddington, 21 Apr 2008. Hogan was born 24 July 1923, Rangoon, Burma, joined the Army: 15 Aug 1939 as a Private. He left the Army 4 Jan 1948 as an Acting Major. Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). He was left on East bank of Sittang Bridge when the bridge was blown 23/24 Feb 1942. Took part in the retreat Across Burma to Assam – Spring 1942 and the Second Chindit Operation (Reconnaissance Platoon Commander) 1944.

Sittang Bridge, Battle of, 1942 (World War Two, Far East 1941-1945)