Can anyone on the List inform me if there is somewhere that has recorded the deaths that occurred during the Japanese invasion and occupation of Burma. I am particularly looking for my grandfather, Arthur Cornelius, his son, Donald and his sister Mabel George. Mabel's husband, Clarence, is listed in the casualties of the trek. The only information that I have is from my aunt who as a young girl managed to get the last plane out with her mother, Lena Cornelius. They said that Chinese pilots brought Mabel's cases but were unable to communicate what had happened to her. Thank you, David Cornelius

Hello List David said: Can anyone on the List inform me if there is somewhere that has recorded the deaths that occurred during the Japanese invasion and occupation of Burma. I am particularly looking for my grandfather, Arthur Cornelius, his son, Donald and his sister Mabel George. Mabel's husband, Clarence, is listed in the casualties of the trek. The only information that I have is from my aunt who as a young girl managed to get the last plane out with her mother, Lena Cornelius. They said that Chinese pilots brought Mabel's cases but were unable to communicate what had happened to her. The FIBIS Fibiwiki has a page Burma http://wiki.fibis.org/index.php?title=Burma. In the section "Trek Out of Burma in 1942" there is mention in one of the posts of Red Cross records in Geneva, probably the ICRC Archives (link given).These however were records about survivors It is unclear whether they have records about deaths, (I can't see any information to indicate what is held) however it seems as David is enquiring about his grandfather he would be entitled to a free enquiry but with reply timeframe between 6 and 12 months. Enquiries about other relatives would be subject to a charge. Cheers Maureen (Sydney)