China-Burma-India Christmas

Many Americans spent two or three Christmases in China, Burma or India while serving in the CBI Theater during World War II. Their momentos, cards and recollections are compiled on this page. A special look at these men and women at this special time of year.
CBI CHRISTMAS

If you have a CBI-related story or image to share, please send it for inclusion in this page.
SEND YOUR STORY

(Recently updated)

Special Service Booklet

CBI soldiers arriving at Replacement Depot No. 1 at North Malir, some 15 miles from Karachi, received this booklet to familiarize themselves with the Depot and the Karachi area as they awaited shipment back to the States.

The booklet brought back by T/5 Kenneth W. Clark was shared by his son John Clark.

VIEW THE BOOKLET

KENNETH CLARK'S STORY

The China Lantern

One of ten re-creations of the newspaper of the China Theater of Operations in the CBI Theater of World War II.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Frank Vierling, veteran of the 130th AACS (Army Airways Communications System), shares over 100 photos of China and tells the story of his Army service in "The Forgotten War" in CBI. Adapted from an original presentation created by Frank.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PAGE

A Miracle in Military Achievement

To conquer Burma without a port, or road, or railway worthy of the name, and with only six months of the year favorable for operations, was the problem which faced Lord Mountbatten when he took over Southeast Asia Command in November, 1943. How he did it is briefly told in this wartime booklet about the Burma campaign from SEAC, newspaper of the Southeast Asia Command.
Shared by Jyotirmay Bareria.

VIEW THE PAGE

Guide to Karachi

A locally produced informational booklet for U.S. Soldiers in Karachi, India. Shared by Glenda Garrelts Mattes, daughter of Glenn Garrelts of the 181st General Hospital, Karachi.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Welcome to Bombay

A 1943 informational booklet for U.S. soldiers newly-arrived in Bombay, India, in the CBI Theater.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PAGE