Mike
26.10.2021 UK
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Michael richardson
Uk/ county durham
I’m looking for any info on my grandad please .. James richardson
Alastair Addison
St Andrews
Hi, I"d like to find out more about my great-great uncle, Jack Colman, who was a POW of the Japanese during the War. All I know about him is that he was born most likely in Elgin around 1905, that he graduated from Edinburgh University and subsequently Cambridge, and that, after the War, he spent the rest of his days in Borneo, where he started a family and probably later died of alcoholism. My grandmother believes he may have worked for the Foreign Office. Contact me through if you find anything. Thanks!
James Hunt
Felixstowe
Hi, I am looking for info on my Grandfather, Arthur Hunt.
He was in Fukuoka POW camp, I believe he was transported on the Singapore Maru in 1943. He was a Royal Artillery Gunner.
He was in Fukuoka POW camp, I believe he was transported on the Singapore Maru in 1943. He was a Royal Artillery Gunner.
Martyn
Perth WA
830999 L/Cpl W Carr, Ovl to Thailand F Force. Admitted to Tanbaya hospital 27/08/1943, Beri Beri and dysentery, died 27/09/1943
Ryan cordiner
Scotland
Hi there
Looking for some help to find more information on William fowlie simpson carr , he died in tambaya hospital , Burma whilst a pow - 27-9-42
He was serving as a Gordon highlander
Looking for some help to find more information on William fowlie simpson carr , he died in tambaya hospital , Burma whilst a pow - 27-9-42
He was serving as a Gordon highlander
Mike
UK 11.09.2021
Romayne, re Pte. Edwin Cooper. Sent to Formosa on the hellship ‘England Maru’ on 25.10.1942. This was known as ‘Z Party’. Three week journey locked down in the hold, arriving at Keelung in the far north of the island near Taipei. Only 16 Leicesters were ever sent to Formosa, and only 2 on this hellship.
The 1100 men were split into 2 camps, 523 into Kinkaseki Copper Mine, and the others into Taihoku Camp 6. Edwin went into T6 and surprisingly remained there for the duration, and was never called upon to replace the sick and injured from Kinkaseki. He was liberated on 06.09.1945 when he was taken onboard the USS Block Island and sailed for Manila. After only 9 days in Manila he was able to embark on the ‘Empress of Australia’ and sailed for Liverpool via Bombay and Suez, arriving 27.10.1945.
The 1100 men were split into 2 camps, 523 into Kinkaseki Copper Mine, and the others into Taihoku Camp 6. Edwin went into T6 and surprisingly remained there for the duration, and was never called upon to replace the sick and injured from Kinkaseki. He was liberated on 06.09.1945 when he was taken onboard the USS Block Island and sailed for Manila. After only 9 days in Manila he was able to embark on the ‘Empress of Australia’ and sailed for Liverpool via Bombay and Suez, arriving 27.10.1945.
Mike
10.09.2021
Louiselle, re Capt. Campbell Downie. Imprisoned Changi Singapore on 15th Feb. 1942. Sent to the Siam Railroad on 4th November 1942 as part of ‘N Party’. Initially I believe he was with Group 1 who were at all camps between Non Pladuk and Tamarkan.
He was later transferred to Group 4 POWs and the camps then stretched all the way from Wampo (114 Km marker) to Kinsayok (172 Km marker). A small contingent of men also carried on upline to Krian Krai (244 Km). He was liberated into the safeguarding of Lt. Col. Eachern on 4th September 1945.
He was later transferred to Group 4 POWs and the camps then stretched all the way from Wampo (114 Km marker) to Kinsayok (172 Km marker). A small contingent of men also carried on upline to Krian Krai (244 Km). He was liberated into the safeguarding of Lt. Col. Eachern on 4th September 1945.
Romayne Parker
Uk 9/9/21
I am looking for information on Edwin Edward Cooper, Sometimes also swaps names to Edward Edwin Cooper. Leicester regiment No. 4860114.
He was captured in Singapore and was a prisoner of war, This is all the information i know as this is a very new search if anyone has any information it will be highly appreciated.
Thanks In Advance..
He was captured in Singapore and was a prisoner of war, This is all the information i know as this is a very new search if anyone has any information it will be highly appreciated.
Thanks In Advance..
Louiselle Fortier
Canada
Hi, I am looking for information about my husband father Captain Campbell Downie or C.F. Downie. He was POW in Burma north of Singapore. He was in the 2/17 Dogra Reginent. Any information or pictures would be greatly appreciated. You can forward them to me at .
Jack, Long
Florida, USA
fantastic information. interesting and at times depressing. but that is the nature of what the Japanese did. if it is not documented the information is lost. Grand job.
Jennifer Stephan
Australia
Desperate to finding any information on my aunt Evie Shand born 1923 Batavia. Evacuated from various POW camps in Java. Taken by Red Cross at time of repatriation to AUSTRALIA when Britain officials refused entry to England due to British subject passport. Evie suffered from severe mental and health issues at the time. Other 7 family members arrived in Fremantle on the S.S. Circassia which was a Red Cross converted vessel.
Mike
22.07.2021
Rachel, to identify which John McGowan, do you know what his home town was, and do you know his date of birth? Was he army/navy/airforce? Any other details?
Rachel McGowan
Preston UK
Looking for any information about my grandad John McGowan. He was awarded the Burma star medal and I believe helped build the rail way. He was a POW and worked as a cook on the camp . Hope you can help
Helen Corvan
Skelmersdale, England
2578158 Hugh King service number.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Helen corvan
England
Hi, looking for any information you have regarding my grandfather.
He was a POW in Malaya, Kuala Lumpur and Thailand.
Hugh King date of birth 03/03/1920.
Thank you
He was a POW in Malaya, Kuala Lumpur and Thailand.
Hugh King date of birth 03/03/1920.
Thank you
Mary Craig
Clydebank Scotland
I am looking on information on my grandad Patrick Hughes who was captured during Second World War. His home address was 50 Whin Street , Clydebank , Scotland hoping someone can help thank you
Danielle
Brighton
Also, do you have anything relating to is deployment to the Far East, all his records show me is that he was deployed to the Far East somewhen in December of 41 along with some writing I can"t understand. It says Dft (I think) in the Dep Form box and then 3569 in the Unit From box of his service records (I"m hoping that means more to you than it does too me). Forces of War records state Singapore as the territory but I was wondering if you are able to dig up anything further? Again, thank you so much for your time and help. Kind regards Danielle
Danielle
Brighton
Hi Mike, yes please, that would be incredible! Thank you so much! My email is
James
Brighton
I believe my grandad was a Japanese pow in Burma, his name was alfred(Alf) Fowler. Any information would be fantastic
Jonathan Moffatt
UK
Linda, I guess this is your William Trafford - he was in the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force:
TRAFFORD W. [William] MBE 1948 born 1913 Maltby, Yorkshire. Engineer. To Malaya 1939. Assistant Controller of Telecommunications, Post & Telegraphs, Malaya. Wife Vera May & daughter Marilyn Joan [born 1940] evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42. CSM to Lt 14045 FMSVF Signals Battalion attached to Royal Corps of Signals POW Singapore to Thailand 4.11.42. Returned to Malaya 1948: Assistant Controller of Telecommunications FOM.
TRAFFORD W. [William] MBE 1948 born 1913 Maltby, Yorkshire. Engineer. To Malaya 1939. Assistant Controller of Telecommunications, Post & Telegraphs, Malaya. Wife Vera May & daughter Marilyn Joan [born 1940] evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42. CSM to Lt 14045 FMSVF Signals Battalion attached to Royal Corps of Signals POW Singapore to Thailand 4.11.42. Returned to Malaya 1948: Assistant Controller of Telecommunications FOM.
Selima Gurtler
United Kingdom
Hello!
I am trying to find more information about my grandfather"s best friend, Colonel Harold Simpson born around 1902.I know he was a POW of the Japanese and the Germans. I believe he was educated with my grandfather at Bedford School, Bedford and we used to visit him years later at his home in Ugley, Essex.He was unmarried and was tragically knocked down and killed by a car after walking home from the pub near his home. I believe that must have been before 1971 because I remember my mother taking the call. I would be delighted if you could find anything in your records. Kind regards, Selima Gurtler
I am trying to find more information about my grandfather"s best friend, Colonel Harold Simpson born around 1902.I know he was a POW of the Japanese and the Germans. I believe he was educated with my grandfather at Bedford School, Bedford and we used to visit him years later at his home in Ugley, Essex.He was unmarried and was tragically knocked down and killed by a car after walking home from the pub near his home. I believe that must have been before 1971 because I remember my mother taking the call. I would be delighted if you could find anything in your records. Kind regards, Selima Gurtler
Linda Thursby
Norwich
My grand father William Trafford was taken prisoner to Changi along with some telecom engineers who were attempting to disconnected the telecoms in Singapore. He then joined prisoners on the railway. I have not dates of when.
He survived and moved to Ireland.
I would welcome any information you have.
one of my film broadcast team filmed a documentary there 2 years ago and said that he had something to do with the engineering of the actual bridge.
I wait to here back from you.
He survived and moved to Ireland.
I would welcome any information you have.
one of my film broadcast team filmed a documentary there 2 years ago and said that he had something to do with the engineering of the actual bridge.
I wait to here back from you.
Mike
UK 04.05.2021
Sapper Matthew Kerr, Royal Engineers, 2001931, from Saltcoats, Scotland. 287 Field park Company, R.E. Sent to Burma/Siam Railroad on 25.04.1943 as part of the ill fated F Force. Died on 17.08.1943 of Beri Beri at Nieke Camp. Now reburied at Kanchanaburi.
Ian Kerr
Cambridge
I"d appreciate any information about Matthew Kerr who was in Changi POW camp in 1942 - Ronald Searle made several sketches of him
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Taken prisoner at Singapore on 15/2/1942 and then sent to work on the Burma/Siam Railroad on 21/3/1943 on Train 7. Amongst his camps were Kinsaiyok, Tamarkan (River Kwai), Chunkai and finally Pratchai. He was liberated through Bangkok on 30/8/1945. Although he lists his home as County Durham, he actually enlisted into the Essex Rgt in September 1940. He must then have transferred into the Cambridge Rgt. Maybe this was due to his work which he lists as being a map maker/surveyor. His service records will probably tell a lot more of his story prior to Feb 1942.