Tron in Burma

After the Second World War, the breakup of the British Empire saw rival factions attempting to take over the former colonies. In Burma and more so in Malaya the Communists fought a long battle with British troops. George Ronald Bowers (”Tron”) was one of the National Servicemen to be involved in the conflict. This photograph could be related to” Trons” amateur boxing interest, he is to the right of the three Englishmen on the back row. David Calvert tells us: ”My dad Bert Calvert was in the army with Tron.”

Image courtesy of Keith Bowers and thanks to David Calvert for that update.