Who is James Calvert?
Who is James Calvert?
James Michael Calvert (6 March 1913 – 26 November 1998) was a British soldier involved in special operations in Burma during the Second World War. He participated in both Chindit operations and was instrumental in popularizing the unorthodox ideas of General Orde Wingate.
Where is Mr Calvert buried?
Calvert died in his 86th year on 26 November 1998 in Richmond-upon-Thames. Up until his death he was a supporter of The Chindits Old Comrades Association and other charities for the support of ex-servicemen. His body was cremated at the Chilterns Crematorium in Amersham, in the county of Buckinghamshire.
Who is Lt Gen Rishi Calvert?
Calvert commanded the 77th Indian Infantry Brigade in Operation Thursday, the much larger second Chindit operation. His brigade spearheaded the airborne landings deep in the Japanese rear.
What did Calvert do in the military?
Calvert was commissioned into the Royal Engineers in 1933, and for a time was the Army’s middleweight boxing champion. He spent a year reading for the Mechanical Engineering Tripos at St. John’s College, Cambridge. In 1934 he returned to active service and was posted to the Hong Kong Royal Engineers, where he learned to speak Cantonese.
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