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Cornell University Southeast Asia Program Data Paper

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By Sida Chety, Barbara Snell Dohrenwend, Marvin E. Goodstein, and more

The Commander-in-Chief of the Burmese Army, nicknamed the "four-foot Colonel," offers an account of his nation's struggle for independence from a unique perspective. General Dun describes his background, his early life and training (in England and India), and his involvement with the Burmese nationalist movement. He also explains his position in the struggles between the emerging Burmese nation and various minority groups such as the Karens, of which he was a member. This third-person account is filled with humor and insight and allows the reader a rare glimpse into the mind of a powerful personality.

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Smith Dun

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Lieutenant General Smith Dun MC was the first commander-in-chief of the Burmese Armed Forces (Tatmadaw), from 4 January 1948 to 1 February 1949. He earned several decorations and campaign medals during the course of his career from the Union of Burma, the British Indian Empire and the U.K. As pictured in the photo at left (neck suspension, breast star, then others left to right), these were: the Order of the Union of Burma, Class 3- Commander (Maha Thray Sithu); unidentified breast star; Military Cross; Indian General Service Medal 1908-35 with clasp Burma 1930-32; Indian General Service Medal 1936-39 with clasp North West Frontier 1936-37; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; British War Medal 1939-45 with oak leaf for Mention in Despatches.