The Fourteenth Army 1942-1945 This plaque commemorates the men and women of the fourteenth army, 1942-1945, led by Bristol-born Field Marshal Sir William ("Uncle Bill") Slim, the 1st Viscount Slim of Bishopston and Yarramulla, KG, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, DSO, MC, (1891-1970). Known as "The Forgotten Army", they defeated the Japanese invasion of India in 1944 and liberated Burma in 1945. This was Britain's largest and most diverse army comprision many nationalities and faiths. They fought for the cause of freedom. This plaque was commissioned and supported by the Burma Plaque Commemorative Appeal Committee, The Cultural Palace, Ray King and the Burma Star Association, Friendship Global, TocH, Gurkha Veterans Foundation, Sikh Resource Centre, the John James Bristol Foundation, Veterans donations, Bristol City Council, the Bristol Commonwealth Society and Living Easton.