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Laura Gibson
Yorkshire
Hi, I wonder if anyone on here might be able to provide some information on Joseph Heron. He was captured in 1942. I
Niamh Clougherty
Clydebank
Hello
My father John (Jack) Tole or (Toule or Towle )
Was a Gunner with The 155th Field Artillery RA. The Lanarkshire Yeomanry
He was Captured 15th Feb.1942. In Malaya. Camp Maili. Then Changi Then Great World Amusement Park to work in the docks. On 9th Nov.1942 transferred to River Valley Road Camp. He was moved to Thailand to work on Thai/ B
urma railway.Mid Nov 1944 He was moved back to River Valley Road Camp He was then sent to Japan Funatsu
Naygoya 3B camp. Liberated 2nd Sept 1945. He was then sent to Austraia.I would like to know which camp in Thai. also the name of the ship he went to Australia before going home to Scotland. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My Dad's No was 322642
My father John (Jack) Tole or (Toule or Towle )
Was a Gunner with The 155th Field Artillery RA. The Lanarkshire Yeomanry
He was Captured 15th Feb.1942. In Malaya. Camp Maili. Then Changi Then Great World Amusement Park to work in the docks. On 9th Nov.1942 transferred to River Valley Road Camp. He was moved to Thailand to work on Thai/ B
urma railway.Mid Nov 1944 He was moved back to River Valley Road Camp He was then sent to Japan Funatsu
Naygoya 3B camp. Liberated 2nd Sept 1945. He was then sent to Austraia.I would like to know which camp in Thai. also the name of the ship he went to Australia before going home to Scotland. Any help would be greatly appreciated. My Dad's No was 322642
Toby Norways
London
I
Tony Hall
Norwich Norfok
Hi Im looking for any information on my Grandfather
E W
Jones
5770199
Private
1942
Royal Norfolk Regiment
E W
Jones
5770199
Private
1942
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Margaret Farmer
UK
I am looking for information on my Father
Ellen Lankford
Southeastern US
May these poor souls never be forgotten.
Michaela King
I'm looking for any information about my great grandfather, his names Victor Lewis Green he died as a POW and died on the 1st July 1945 in Burma. His Daughter (my grandma) passed away last month and she absolutely adored him. I'd just like to know more about him and what happened. Thankyou
David Keeton
Northumberland
Sorry for that last post don't know what went wrong . We are petitioning the government to establish an official VJ day . Please consider signing and sharing the petition which can be found at petitions UK Government and parliament and on facebook on the VJ Day page many thanks Dave
Christine Alexander
Leeds
My father George Thompson was a Japanese pow. Was in the 18 division Northumberland fusiliers.
He was Personal bodyguard to major general beckwith Smith.
He returned to Britain on the ss sobieski.
Spent time in changi jail and worked on the Burma Thai
Railway.
He was Personal bodyguard to major general beckwith Smith.
He returned to Britain on the ss sobieski.
Spent time in changi jail and worked on the Burma Thai
Railway.
Gordon
Warwickshire, UK
Thanks Mike. Great information
Mike
UK 29.05.2019
Hi Gordon. Re Sapper William Nicol, 2130415 Royal Engineers. 560 Field Company, 18th Division. Trade
Martin Kelly
Bunbury Western Australia
Thanks mike
Mike
UK 28.05.2019
Hi Marty. Re Lance Corporal James Allen No 3525996. Address shown as 37, Helsby Street, Ardwick, Manchester. He is listed as having been in 6 different camps. Changi Camp and then Macarthur Camp in Singapore. Then on 15.06.1943 he was sent to Sonkurai in Thailand (296 Km upline). Then on 01.09.1943 sent to Thanbaya (365 Km) and then bought back to Kanchanaburi (53 Km). On return to Singapore he was in Keppel Harbour Camp.
Will Smith
England
Would any kind researcher be able to provide any details on Benjamin William Smith, 2nd Btn A&SH, Service No. 2979369.
He was captured in Singapore 15-Feb-1942.
His POW card indicates old No. II 3229 and new No. II 14697.
In some documents on Fold3.com his name is recorded as Bernard Smith.
I know he was held in Thailand, but I would like to find out if it's possible to determine where in Thailand? I also know he was back in Greenock in Scotland by early 1946 but is it possible to find out what ship he came home on?
Kind Regards
Will Smith
He was captured in Singapore 15-Feb-1942.
His POW card indicates old No. II 3229 and new No. II 14697.
In some documents on Fold3.com his name is recorded as Bernard Smith.
I know he was held in Thailand, but I would like to find out if it's possible to determine where in Thailand? I also know he was back in Greenock in Scotland by early 1946 but is it possible to find out what ship he came home on?
Kind Regards
Will Smith
Gordon
UK
I'm trying to find out some more about my 1st cousin 2x removed, William Nicol.
His Service Number was 2130415 Royal Engineers and it appears he was captured and interred at Malaya POW camp.
Any information would be appreciated.
His Service Number was 2130415 Royal Engineers and it appears he was captured and interred at Malaya POW camp.
Any information would be appreciated.
marty
Bunbury Western Australin
Hello my Uncle Lance Corp James Allen No 3525996 of Manchester Regiment was in
Malai camp 4 ,4623 from 1942 till 1945 anything you can tell me would be great thanks
Malai camp 4 ,4623 from 1942 till 1945 anything you can tell me would be great thanks
Angela
UK
Thank you very much Mike for all the information.
My father returned to the UK and lived a long productive life. He had a successful academic career.
He married late in life and had 4 children. My mother is still alive in her 90s. Angus never spoke of his experiences, although in his final illness, he often imagined he was back in a Japanese Camp. Distressing for him and those who were caring for him.
He once told me he learnt to speak Dutch when held as a prisoner. Could this be the case?
An uncle mentioned that the commandant was an Oxford man and understood the British psyche.
Whether this was used to the prisoners' advantage or disadvantage was unclear.
If it is possible and not too much trouble could you email me the records you mention.
Many thanks.
My father returned to the UK and lived a long productive life. He had a successful academic career.
He married late in life and had 4 children. My mother is still alive in her 90s. Angus never spoke of his experiences, although in his final illness, he often imagined he was back in a Japanese Camp. Distressing for him and those who were caring for him.
He once told me he learnt to speak Dutch when held as a prisoner. Could this be the case?
An uncle mentioned that the commandant was an Oxford man and understood the British psyche.
Whether this was used to the prisoners' advantage or disadvantage was unclear.
If it is possible and not too much trouble could you email me the records you mention.
Many thanks.
Mike
UK 02.05.2019
Hi Angela. Re your father Sgmn Angus Hulton. He was attached to the 48 Light Anti-Aircraft regiment and was taken prisoner on Java, not Singapore. He remained in the Java prisoner of war camps until 07.11.1943. On this date he was shipped to Palembang on Sumatra, arriving 10.11.1943 in the hellship
Mike
UK 01.05.2019
Hi Denise. Not much to add for you, Pte Stuart Robertson was sent to the Railroad on 15th October 1942, as part of
Martyn
Perth WA
Hello Melanie, your great uncles Red Cross Card can be found here, http://gallery.its.unimelb.edu.au/umblumaic/imu.php?request=multimedia&irn=61970 - which may help.
Bill King
Paignton Devon
I was enquiring about the POW camps on
Banka Island . My Uncle William H D Barron was
captured Feb 1942, and was in "Dutch Police
Banka Island . My Uncle William H D Barron was
captured Feb 1942, and was in "Dutch Police
Bill king
Paignton Devon
irport" Aug 43 - Feb 44. then "Sungi Ron" Feb 44-
Sep 45. I was amazed he survived as he was only
Sep 45. I was amazed he survived as he was only
Angela
West Yorkshire
My father Angus Orpe Hulton was captured by the Japanese on 8th March 1942 and liberated on 2nd November 1945.
His service number is 2364815. He was in the Signals and was at the fall of Singapore.
Any information at all would be most welcome.
His service number is 2364815. He was in the Signals and was at the fall of Singapore.
Any information at all would be most welcome.
Denise
West UK
I am wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction regarding information about my great uncle. He was captured in Singapore on 15th Feb 1942 and liberated on the 2nd feb 1945. I understand he was at both the Thailand POW camp and Malaya POW camp. His details are as follows: Pte Stuart Sydney Robertson army number:6140457 regiment: East Surrey 2nd battalion.
Any information at all would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Any information at all would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
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