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Kerry Sibson

I am trying to trace more about edwin marsden who was cousin to my grandfather. He was pow and worked on the railway including the bridge at river kwai. He would never speak much about his experiences and I would like to learn more. Sadly he is no longer with is to ask further. He had some original embroidery from the time of being pow he did and he gave this to a museum

Rachel Sapstead

Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK

I'm interested in tracing Gerald Owen
Shelton
Year Captures 15th Feb 1942
after the fall of Singapore. Nationality British.
Service number 1811521.
Rank Private.
Country of imprisonment: Thailand, 4D Camp

Ross Gandy

London

Mike, thanks very much for taking the time to providing this. Its appreciated.

Mike

10.10.2016 UK

Hi Ross.

Ross Gandy

London

Hi,
I am not sure if you still have the detail but, could you share the information on Christopher Gandy. He was my grandad, any information on him would be appreciated.

Kellie

Kallangur - Northside of Brisbane 8/10/201

Hello all,

I am not sure where to start. My Great Uncle Jack Eric Wallis service number Qx13907,
was part of the 2/26th Australian Infantry Battalion (7th Division) in the Malaysian conflict
of WWII. First he was missing presumed to be a POW, then they confirmed he was a POW,
because he was on a casualty list and as mentioned he was a POW and placed in Changi.

Have always wanted to know more information not just about Changi and what happened
but information about the men themselves. I don't know if their is any information on my
Great Uncle but I wouldn't mind anyone who may know. I only have one photo of him and I
am trying to find more but don't know if any exist.

Hoping that someone out their knows more about this story, even if you can direct me to
any books, would love to know more. Thankyou all in advance.

Mike

UK 07.10.2016

Hi Hayley.

Mike

UK 07.10.2016

Hi Catrina, re John Preston. I cant be much help , but maybe can direct you to a narrower search. The Royal Scots were in Hong Kong when the Japanese attacked, but he is NOT listed as being there. They were also a regiment that fought in 1943/4 against the Japanese in Kohima and Imphal.

Hayley pembridge

Newport, s wales

Hi, would you be able to see if there is any information in my grandfather? He was Phillip pembridge from Newport, s wales. I don't have any details of where he was as he would never talk about his experiences.

catrina

preston

hi i wonder if an one can help i am looking for any imformation on john preston private in the royal scots he was a prisoner of war with the japanese not sure of where or his number, his home town was alloa clackmannanshire if this helps

SD Stewart

Canada

Looking for any information on my father, John Sim Stewart. I know he was captured on February 15, 1942 and his service number was 2584346. Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia McCormick

London, england

I am looking for info, on my grandfather George henry mash, who was a pow in wwll

Kay Fitt(nee) Hall

Market Bosworth

Although I have not been able to find any more information about my Father Edmund Hall I would like to obtain any more information about two of his close friends Stan Watts of London and Jack Farrow of Sherringham

A.Ahmed

Asia

Hi, i am looking for info regarding my great grandfather of the 14th punjab regiment, 5th battalion. Taken prisoner in 1942, singapore malaya. shoulder no. 10173. any info regarding him would be most appreciated. thank you. his name is Muhammad Khan

Rachel

Stockport

I am looking for information regarding my uncle Tom he was also known as Basher Bailey his name was Tom William Bailey.

chris

norkolk

Thanks mike, that's why I couldn't find his regt
They said he was shot trying to escape, but know there was more to it,, but really appreciate your help now know where to start looking,

amanda

los angeles

Hello I am trying to find out any information about my Great Uncle Ronald Fitzgerald, who was the governor of Stanley Prison during the war years (and before) and was interned by Japanese. Any information would be wonderful. Thank you Amanda

Mike

Lee, see email about Chindits.

Lee

Berkshire , uk

Hi trying to get information about
George Elder from blackwatch can
anybody please help.

Mike

17.09.2016

Chris,

chris harvey

norfolk

Hi looking for information on my granddad Lawrence Leonard mansi, 1563176, 42bty.,2/lt.A.A. regt., royal artillery. All I can find out is when he died would appreciate any more info thx.

Mike

16.09.2016 UK

Simon,

Simon

Hampshire

I'm trying to find out as much as I can about my great uncle. His name was Herbert Dennis Sayers (he preferred to be called Dennis) his no. Was T/166936 I have found out he was captured in Singapore on the 15/02/1942 If anyone can shed any light on what he may have done during his service I would be extremely grateful. Many thanks

Mike

13.09.2016

Kay, as with all those POWs who remained on Singapore, there is very little information as there is no paperwork trail. Service number 4860471.

Kay Fitt(nee) Hall

Market Bosworth

I am looking to find some more information about my father Sgt Edmund Hall who was prisoner in Changi jail until his release by Lord Mountbatten at the end of the war

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