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 3

Transported by ship to Japan.. Sinking of his ship the Rakyuo Maru. On lifeboat rowing to China. Sakata POW camp Japan. POW labour leased to Japanese industry. Japanese Medical Orderly. The Factors of Survival.

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