28th November 1885 – ON THIS DAY IN ROYAL WELCH HISTORY
Surrender of King Theebaw, Burma, 1885
1 RWF serving in India was ordered to join the force about to leave for Rangoon because of strained relations between the King of Burma and the Indian Government. A brigade which included 1 RWF was sent to Ava. The Burmese requested an armistice. This was refused until King Theebaw surrendered himself. On the 27th this was agreed and next day he surrendered unconditionally, and was escorted by B Company to the waiting steamer.
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