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Anne,  I did a little digging and found the one document that I have.  My sister has the Burma star and other documents.  What I have is an order promoting my dad from Captain to Major.  It states Capt. B. W. Solomon, R.C.A.M.C. attached to R.A.M.C. has been classified by the D.M.S. in India as...

Dear Anne,  i was interested to hear about your dad in Burma.  My dad Dr. Barney William Solomon was a surgeon in India and Burma.  England sent a call out to Canada asking for Doctors.  i believe around 40 Canadian Doctors volunteered.  My dad joined the Canadian Army and was loaned to the...

My grandfather brought one back as well, I remember handling it when growing up, and didn't really know how it was used until recently.  Gruesome stuff.  It was in black leather sheath, which had a side pocket on it.  My aunt has it now.

My grandfather was a Canadian surgeon at the Battle of Imphal (17 Indian), and later was attached to General Cowan in the push to Rangoon.  His name was Major/Captain Barney W. Solomon. I remember him telling me that Imphal was the fiercest battle he had ever witnessed.  At one point, Japanese...

That surgeon could have very well have been my grandfather Major/Captain Barney W. Solomon (Canadian).  I would very much like to talk with you and compare notes.  I believe you can email me.