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Thanks for the reply Mike much appricated

Looking for information on Roy Moulton, an Australian serving in the Federated Malay States Volunteer Forces especially his MM and MID

I am seeking information on my father Norman Harold Thompson who was in the British Army . The only information I have is he served in Burma and India. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Janine,
Cpl Sydney Charles Preece was initially in Sumatra. The squadron were ordered to escape and regroup in Java. He was then taken POW in Java. In September 1944 over 2,000 POW

Hi I'm looking for information on my great uncle PREECE, Corporal, SYDNEY CHARLES, 637297. 211 Sqdn. Royal Air Force.
He was a pow who died 18th September 1944.

Hi Ray. Roys train is actually recorded as leaving on 31.10.1942 and it is "R Party". A home address is shown as Roundthorn Road, Oldham. George Cross is shown as being on the same train and HIS liberation questionaire shows Chunkai as the first camp he arrived at, and stayed until Jan 43. He lists his following camps (his spelling) as Ban Cow, Takanun and Brenkassi so they must have become seperated. Sorry I cant trace any more links for them

Dear Mike, I am searching for more information about my father Cpl. Roy Collins S/N 7633272. He was with the RAOC Light Aid Detachment 55th Infantry Brigade 18th Division. Like many of the POW

I am trying to find out which camp my uncle was in, his name was Frank Ernest Howard he was an Aircraftsman 1st Class and his number was 1293790. he was one the Hofuku Maru when it was bombed and died so I never met him. Can you tell me how I can find out the camp please.

Susan (re Leslie Thomas Wright) It appears that he was on the hellship Lisbon Maru when it was torpedoed by the USS Grouper on 30th September 1942. Over 1000 men died. I believe he ended up in a POW camp at Osaka but cannot find evidence yet.

Hi Susan (re Thomas Prior), As you will see if you read the post below, your grandfather was in the same regiment and suffered likewise. He was sent to the railroad just 2 days later on 27.04.1943 but was laid to rest a month later.

Hi Lisa (re Albert Parnell). I can only add a little bit of info. for you. He was sent to the railroad on 25.04.1943 (Sun-Krai) which makes him a member of the dreaded "F Force" who suffered the most deaths through attrocious treatment. For example "At Sonkrai where conditions were worst, the I.J.A. engineering officer, Lt. Abe himself came into the officers' quarters, and asking to see the six officers who were most seriously ill (of whom three subsequently died) said, "Unless more men are produced for work tomorrow, I will send my men to take these officers out to work." This engineer officer was conspicuous at all times in failing to stop the brutal treatment of prisoners by his men, even if it happened in his presence. Of the 1600 men who were originally sent to Sonkrai camp in May, 1200 were already dead and 200 more were still in hospital, of whom many are not expected to recover. Many petitions and appeals were made to Lt. Abe but he treated them with contempt. The result would have been worse if it had not been for the arrival of Lt. Wakabayashi (of the Malayan P.O.W. Administration) in Sonkrai camp at the beginning of August. From the day of his arrival things gradually improved." By the fact that he ended up at Kranji, this would suggest that he was probably in the hospital there, but I do not have evidence. In his file is also written ... x8(NZ) .... this may mean that he was taken by Hospital ship to New Zealand for recovery when liberated.

I am trying to trace my grandfathers rank and service number. He was a POW and worked on the Burmese Railway and Kwai Bridge.
His name was John Edward Jones. Anything would be helpful. Thanks. Gavin

i would like to know more info on Harold percival who was my great grandad.

My great uncle Stanley T Galvin from Meadow Flat, NSW, Australia died as a prisoner of war in 1945, he was working on the Thai-Burma railway at the time. My late father located his headstone in the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Would be grateful to receive any information from anyone who can fill in some gaps about his capture and experience as a POW.

Hi Mike, just been reading your comments and amazing how much information you can provide.

Hello, I am looking for information about my late uncle Sergeant Leslie Thomas Wright Service No 6203234 The Middlesex Regiment. He was serving in Hong Kong at the outbreak of WW2 and immediately interned as a POW. I would like to find out where he was sent if possible. He never spoke about his experience which affected him deeply.

Thank you Mr Moffat. That is certainly my Grandpa. It really has helped me to find out more about him. The family said he came back a different man . But

I wondered if anyone had any information about my uncle Able Seaman Victor Arthur George Williams. He was on HMS Exeter when it sunk 01/03/1942. All I know is that he was a POw in Nagasaki where he died.

Hello all, I am trying to track down information about my Great Uncle called Hugh Craig. As far as I am away he was in the Navy in the Second World War and was captured and sent to a POW Camp in Burma. If anyone can help me track down concrete information about him and his efforts in the War, I would be eternally grateful, thank you.

My grandfather Sergeant Thomas Prior 3854144 18th(5th Bn,The Loyal Regt)Reconnaissance Corps.His gave is in the Thanbyzayat cemetary

Sorry I must have pushed the wrong button. So I'm not sure you got the first email, I wonder if you have any information on

I have found a great deal of information regarding my uncles POW years. He was in Singapore for the first few months of his capture then taken to Tiawan on the hell ship MARU England he was to work down the copper mines for the duration he survived and was rescued by the American Navy.
I have the whole story now as some other chaps with him wrote a book which is very enlightening

this book also contains pictures of the captors and there punishment in the war trials that followed. Although I found the book and what did happened to my uncle extremely upsetting I also feel very proud of my uncle

was he known by any one else SGt David Dewsnap.
I now also have his medalswhich the Army gave me. My uncle refused them after the war.

Hi Mike - I'm having trouble finding information on my dad's war service. His name was Robert Ingram and he was a private enlisted into the Gordon Highlanders in Aberdeen on November 30th, 1934, at the age of 19. I have a Certificate of Service booklet in which a serial number appears - Gord Hrs 1768 Mo and according to which he served at home until March 2nd, 1937. He was then transferred to Malaya on March 3rd, 1937 (he would die on that same date 24 years laters in 1961) and served in Malaya until February 14th, 1942, at which point he became a Japanese PoW - 3 years and 244 days. He apparently arrived back in Scotland on October 17th, 1945 and was transferred to the Army Reserve on May 5th, 1946. This seems a lot of information; however, I would like to know where he spent his PoW years, what campaigns he took part in and any other information that is generally available. If there are any reading materials you could suggest, I would be delighted. Hoping you can help me - many thanks, Bobbie

My mothers brother was Private Hamish Gordon, 2nd Battalion Argyll And Seaforth Highlanders, No 2979473, buried in Kanchanburi War Cemetery 6F 75. He died 5th December 1943. Burma - thailand railway. Any other info greatly appreciated.

Dear Mike, I read the counless replies that you have helped people with finding information on their kins. I am with the National Archives of Singapore and we receive enquiries on relatives looking for more information on their family who were POWs. Really appreciate if you could share your resources on how you got such useful and important imformation. Would really like to learn from you, with the passion to help others who come to us. For our resources are limited and I know that any information provided to the current generation means so much of closure. look forward to hearing from you.