Prisoners of War of the Japanese 1942-1945

Research & Articles by Lt. Col. Peter Winstanley OAM RFD (Retired), JP

Research, Interviews and Articles about the Prisoners Of War of the Japanese who built the Burma to Thailand railway during world war two. Focusing on the doctors and medical staff among the prisoners. Also organised trips to Thailand twice a year.

Videos

Rowley Richards Part 2

A POW with “A” Force sent to Burma May 42. Contact with Captain Bill Drower a British Officer who was an interpreter with “A” Force. Concerts. Joining of the railway 17 October 1943. Movement to Thailand.. Praise for his Medical Orderlies.

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