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Taukkyan War Cemetery is the largest of the three war cemeteries in Burma (now Myanmar). It is in Taukkyan town in the township of Mingaladon, Yangon greater area, on the main highway No 1 Pyay Road. From the centre of the city of Yangon, it is 21 miles north and 11 miles from the international airport, 45 minutes drive from the centre of Rangoon and 24 minutes from the International airport. (source - Commonwealth War Graves Commission)]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:43:49 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/27605-6/Burma.jpg https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+War+Graves+Memorials+and+Plaques/graves/Burma/ https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+War+Graves+Memorials+and+Plaques/graves/Burma/Fus+Tungett+grave+_45.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+War+Graves+Memorials+and+Plaques/graves/Burma/Fus+Tungett+grave+_45.jpg.html
Photo from the collection of Pte Arthur Baseley 12 and 5 Cdos courtesy of his daughter Anne George.

In Memory of Fusilier Leonard Frederick Tungatt
Royal Fusiliers and No 5 Commando
who died on the 28th January 1945 aged 28
Remembered with honour at Tauukyan War Cemetery.
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[Photo courtesy of his great niece Susan Moore.]

The inscription reads "We miss you Len. We always will. Your vacant place none can fill. Mom and Family."

In Memory of CH/X100442 Lance Corporal Leonard William Payne
44RM Commando, Royal Marines,
who died on the 23rd January 1945 aged 24
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery.
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[Photo courtesy of Tony Beck]

In Memory of 3964660 Lance Corporal Ronald J Lines
Welch Regiment and No. 1 Commando
who died on the 31 January 1945 aged 26
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
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Under close inspection this photograph proved to be the grave of 6352764 Corporal Reginald George Taylor, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment and No. 5 Commando who died on the 1st February 1945, aged 23.

Now Remembered with Honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
Cpl R G Taylor, Taukkyan War Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD]

In Memory of 6482243 Fusilier Graham Charles Wilson
Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) and No 1 Commando
who died on the 31st January 1945 aged 33
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD]

In Memory of 7942336 Private Andrew Pllu
Welch regiment and No 1 Commando
who died on the 31st January 1945 aged 22
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD]

Entry from the Supplement to the London Gazette , 18 May, 1943. "War Office, 18th May, 1943. The KING has been, graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa:-
The Military Medal - No. 1905889 Corporal Matthew Frank Morris, Corps of Royal Engineers (attached Special Service Troops)"

In Memory of 1905889 Sergeant Matthew Frank Morris MM
Royal Engineers and No 1 Commando
who died on the 31st January 1945 aged 25
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
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[Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD]

More can be found here: Citation and photo

In Memory of 323566 Lieutenant George Arthur Knowland VC
Royal Norfolk Regiment and No 1 Commando
who died on the 31st January 1945 aged 22
Remembered with honour at Taukkyan War Cemetery
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Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD
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Photo courtesy of Harry Fecitt MBE TD
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