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World War II Armed Forces — Orders of Battle and Organizations |
Last Updated 12.10.2008 |
British, Colonial, and Dominion Armies
With thanks to David A. Ryan, Graham Watson, and Robert Michel
The India and Burma Office
3 September 1939
| SECRETARY OF STATE |
Lawrence Dundas, Marquess of Zetland |
NOTES:
As part of the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, the Burma Office was created to govern the
neighbouring Crown colony of Burma. However, it was immediately merged with the India Office, with the
Secretary of State for India assuming the responsibilities for Burma as well; he thus became designated as
the Secretary of State for India and Burma.
The Secretary of State for India and Burma directed both the Viceroy and Governor General of India,
as well the Governor of Burma.
The military forces in Burma were under the India Command until
the creation of the Far East Command 14.11.1940.
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