Regle,
I meant in my oblique way that many of a later generation will envy you your varied and interesting life having survived WW 2. I was lucky to serve when we still had far flung bases but the chaps serving today have only the delights of Iraq and Afganistan to look forward to.
Best wishes
Bill
PS It surprises many people when they realise how many Indian words have penetrated and enriched the English language.