The distribution of supplies to local Burmese people in Lingadipa, Burma.

The men of 100th Brigade 20th Indian Division bring in rice and atta (wheat flour) by jeep, which is sold to the local population, in this case by Sergeant S C Whicker. The Japanese occupation and the shelling and bombing of the area have left many local people homeless and without possessions. Field Security Section personnel in Lingadipa (in Sagaing Division) treat Burmese people, including babies, for sores and skin problems attributed to the malnutrition they have suffered during Japanese occupation. A large crowd is gathered. Burmese locals look on as Sergeant A F Woods treats people.

Notes

The Field Security Section was a unit of the Intelligence Corps attached to brigade and divisional HQs. They were responsible for local intelligence gathering and operational security, military and civil security, and related duties.

Lingadipa is a village on the north bank of the Irrawaddy, west of Myinmu.

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