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W. Jopson
[Captured] Greece, Kalamata April 29th 1941.
[Released] USA 3rd Army, May 1st 1945.
Pte W. Kinder
[Captured] April 9th 1942 Lyiaid [looks like]
Fus. J. Aspin
“Thanking you for everything
Good Luck.”
1st. Radio Officer, John Rawcliffe
Captured Indian Ocean November 11th 1940.
Released by British Armoured Division and arrived in England May 5th 1945.
“Many thanks to the Red Cross and St. John Society, and for all that has been done for prisoners of war.”
J. Rawcliffe.
Warrant Officer Pilot, Kenneth H. Brown
Captured Oostrum in Holland Oct 13th (Friday!) 1944.
Released by Zhukov's army [Russian] April 23rd 1945 & arrived England soon afterwards.
“Many thanks to the Mayoress and her committee for all they have done to ease the anxiety of my own
& all the other "prisoners" families of Blackburn.”
& all the other "prisoners" families of Blackburn.”
K.H.Brown w/o.
C.Q.M.S. Thomas W. Minskie
Princess Louise's Kensington Regt.
Captured at St.Valery-en-Caux [France] June 12th 1940.
Liberated by 3rd American Army on April 22nd 1945.
Arrived in London V.E. day [8th May 1945]
“Many, many thanks to the Mayoress & War Comforts Fund Committee for all the kind wishes
and gifts during the long exile, which helped considerably to make life bearable.”
and gifts during the long exile, which helped considerably to make life bearable.”
Thos. W. Minskie.
F/Sgt. John Jackson
Captured Antwerp [Belgium] July 22nd 1944.
Released by Guards of the Red Army 23rd April 1945.
Arrived England May 15th 1945.
“Many thanks to the workers of the Red Cross for their splendid help without which we could not have survived."
John Jackson.
L/Cpl. J. Small
Captured Normande June 11th 1944
Released by the Scotch Guards on the 30th of April 1945. Arrived England on the 12th May 1945
“Thanks to the Red Cross for everything they did to help us along.
J. Small L/Cpl RA.”
W/O. Alexander Parkinson
R.A.F.
R.A.F.
Shot down Oct 4th 1943. Captured Luxembourg Oct 7th.
Imprisoned in Stalag IV B [Muhlberg, Germany]
until liberated by the Russian armies on April 23rd 1945.
Arrived in England 18th May 1945.
“Many thanks, for the way in which the Red Cross, by its work and advice, helped me and especially my wife, during trying times."
A. Parkinson W/O 28th Aug 1945.
Joseph Boardman
Captured Dunkirk.
Liberated by Americans.
D.H. Riley
Captured in Athens Greece
Released by Americans April 22th [19]45
“Thanking you for the kind work”
Frank Whitehead
Captured Kalamata, Greece 1941.
Released by Americans May 8th 1945.
Neville Gray
Captured Bologne [France]
Liberated by Russians
Captured on 26th of May 1940.
Released April 8th 1945.
“Thanks to you for your great work and care to all prisoners.”
J. Tattersall
Captured Kalamata, Greece 28/4/41.
Released 20/4/45
Thanks to everybody for everything. 4/9/45
Ernest Gibbons
Egypt 29/6/42.
Released 16/5/45
“All thanks to the Red Cross and a special one to the Mayoress's Fund for the present I received August 26th. 4/9/45”
John Perkins
Arrested in the Netherlands
Interned by the Germans June 26th 1940
Released by the Allied Forces May 16th 1945
Interned at 1 Lag VIII Tost. O/S Germany
1 Lag VIII2 Kreuzburg O/S
1 Lag XVIII 12 B Spittal (Drau) Austria
“Am greatly indebted to the Mayoress's Comforts Fund, the British Red Cross, and the Y.M.C.A. 25/9/45”
Harry Holden
Was Captured at Monte Casino Italy by the Germans 12th May 1944.
Released by the Americans April 30th 1945.
W/O James Ian Boyle
R.A.F.
R.A.F.
Shot down Peine, 26 kilometres S.E. of Hanover, Nov. 15th 1940.
Released by Americans May 2nd 1945
H. Crankshaw [see also page 108]
W.O.I. R.E.M.E
W.O.I. R.E.M.E
Taken prisoner 15/2/42 bt Japanese forces on Singapore Island whilst serving with 88th Army Fld. Regt. R.A.
Released from POW Camp by British Air Bourne forces 20th Sept 1945
10, Wellfield Road, Blackburn
Pte. Thomas J. [see also page 105]
3528346
10, AUDLEY LANE BLACKBURN
Taken prisoner at Singapore Feb 15th 1942.
Released Prison Camp Sept. 15th 1945 by British Air Bourne Troops
Major H. V. Wolstenholme
R.A. [Royal Artilary]
R.A. [Royal Artilary]
Wood End Blackburn
Captured in Crete on June 1st 1941
Released by the Americans at Lengenfelt Germany
"Our thanks are due to all at home who have helped to make our lives as prisoners so much easier"
Sapper J. C. Parkinson
Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers
Taken prisoner at Hong Kong Dec 25th 1941
Released by Americans Sept 23rd 1945 at Kawasaki, Kyushu, Japan.
“Thanks very much for all the good work & comforts of the International Red Cross Ass. WHAT IS ASS
21, Regent St. Blackburn.”
Lieut. E.A. Corless
S.I.V.F. [looks like]
S.I.V.F. [looks like]
140, Shear Brow, Blackburn
Taken prisoner at Singapore 15/2/42
Flown out from Bangkok [Thailand]. 1/9/45.
“Thank you all very much for what you have done for our people and ourselves.”
Pte. A. Abel
S/11169
Taken prisoner at Singapore Feb.15th 1942
Released from Ubon Camp, Thailand Aug. 15th 1945 by British Paratroop Officers.
“Thanks to all the Blackburn and district people for their kindness & generosity at all times
A Abel 4, Mosley St. Blackburn”
R. Riley
East Lancs Regt.
Taken prisoner at Dunkirk May 29th 1940
Returned to England Feb 9th 1946
A Riley
R Ir Fus [Royal Irish Fusiliers].
Taken prisoner at Leros [Greece] Nov 16th 1944.
Returned 10th April 1946.
W/Bdr Simm A.S.
1441316.
Taken prisoner on Crete 1st June 1941.
Released 15th May 1945.
Arthur S. Simm.
Gnr. Orrell E.
865965 Royal Artillary.
Captured Crete 2nd June 1941.
Liberated 27th April 1945.
John Shaw
No. 4131523 L.A.A. Regt.
Taken prisoner 5th of June 1942 at Tobruk [Libya] Africa.
Returned 19th April 1945.
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Cpl. W. Farrington
Taken P.O.W. at Singapore on 15th Feb. 1942.
Worked on the Thai Rly for 10 months.
was released on 11th of Aug 1945, by our own Paratroops.
15, Haworth St.
Dvr. J. Earnshaw
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Sunk in Mallacca Straits arrived Singapore 5th February taken prisoner 15th. Worked on Thailand Railway 8 months.
Was released 11th Aug 1945 By Paratroops.
“There will always be an England.”
W. N. Davies
6143629 2/Btn East Surrey Rg.
5, Clerk Hill St. Blackburn.
Pte. C. Newton
5th Beds & Herts.
Taken prisoner at Singapore Feb 15th 1942.
Worked for Japs on Thai - Burma railway for 15 months.
Released on 16th Aug 1945.
“To the people of England thanks a million.
There is only one England.”
C. Newton.
L/cpl H. Howard
1st Manchester's.
Taken prisoner at Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Worked on the Thai - Burma railway until it was finished.
Released on 16th Aug. 1945 and returned to England after being away for 12 years.
"A long time no see " but when you get back it is worth it.”
H. Howard.
Sg. J. Peel
R.C. Signals
Taken at Singapore 15/2/42.
Worked on the Thai Burma Railway, & other jobs.
Released 17/8/45 near Bangkok [Thailand]. Arrived in England 18/10/45 after 4 1/4 years.
John Peel.
Marine H. Hacking
Royal Marines.
Taken prisoner Singapore Feb.15th 1942.
Worked on the Thai- Burma railway till finished.
Released Aug 16th 1945.
"This was the day we've waited for."
Cpl. Barnes H.
5th Beds & Herts Regt.
Captured in Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Worked on the Thai-Burma Railway.
Released Aug 17th 1945.
Arrived home Oct 19th 1945.
Pte. Fred Hacking
R.A.O.C. [Royal Army Ordnance Corps].
Captured in Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Released on Aug 17th 1945.
Arrived home Oct 16th 1945.
L/Cpl. [Fred] Barnes
Royal Corps of Signals.
Captured at Singapore on Febrary [sic] 15th 1942.
“After 9 months as a coolie on Singapore Docks, I was forced to assist in the construction of the
Thailand Burma Railway. In June 1944, journeying from Singapore to Japan
was shipwrecked in a typhoon off Formosa. A further year of imprisonment in Japan completed a terrible adventure.
Am glad to see old Blackburn again.”
Fred Barnes 30/10/45.
Gnr G.Tate
2NA HKS-RA.
Captured at Singapore 15/2/42. Worked on the Thai Burma Railway.
2NA HKS-RA.
Captured at Singapore 15/2/42. Worked on the Thai Burma Railway.
Released 17th August 45.
Arrived home 19th Oct 1945.
G. Tate 30/10/45.
John F. Tiplady
R.A.F.
Captured 8th March 1942 Java.
Worked on Airfield Construction, Bomb Dumps, Patrol Ships and various other distasteful jobs.
Also in Anabriua, [looks like] Singapore on similar jobs.
Arrived home in Blackburn on the 18th October [19]45.
Arrived home in Blackburn on the 18th October [19]45.
John F. Tiplady 30/10/45.
Gnr J.T. Elliott
Captured at Kuala Lumpa [Kulala Lumpur, Malaysia] 26/1/42.
Worked on the Thai Burma Railway.
Released 17th Aug. at Saigon [Vietnam].
Arrived home on 19th Oct 1945.
Joseph Thomas Elliott 30.10.45.
Sigm J.M. Bolton
Signals [Royal Corp of Signals].
Signals [Royal Corp of Signals].
Captured at Singapore 15/2/42.
Released 15/8/45.
Worked on airfield construction Changi, Japanese memorial Bukit Timah [Singapore].
Arrived home 17th Oct on R.M.S. "Almanzora."
J.M. Bolton 30/10/.45.
R. Connell
R.A.F.
Captured Java 8/3/42.
Released 13/9/45.
Worked on Airfield, Shipyard Japan.
Arrived Blackburn Nov 1st [19]45.
R. Connell 2/11/45.
Sto. [Stoker] Thunder
Royal Navy.
H.M.S. Prince of Wales.
Took prisoner Singapore 15th Feb. 1941.
Released 1945.
Pte. Thomas J. [see also page 75]
3528346. 1/51 Batt. The Manchester Regt.
Took prisoner Singapore 15th Feb 1941.
Released 1945.
10, Audley Lane Blackburn.
Spr. R. H. Longson [see also page 119.]
1871691. Royal Engineers.
Captured Hong Kong 25/12/41.
Released 18/8/45.
Arrived Blackburn 3/11/45.
“Many thanks”
Marine John Wignall
PLY x/100430. H.M.S. PRINCE OF WALES.
Taken prisoner the Island of "BANKA" off Sumatra.
Released Aug 22nd 1945.
L/cpl George Wallace Isherwood
18th DIV R.A.O.C. [Royal Army Ordnance Corp].
Taken Prisoner of War Singapore.
Released 28th Sept 1945.
L/Sgt Richard Ditchfield
121st Regt 69th Bty.
Taken prisoner Java 8/3/42.
[Released] 29/8/45.
Ronald A. Stratford
L.S.B.A. Royal Naval Sick Berth Staff.
Taken prisoner-of-War Hong Kong 25th Dec 1941.
Released 9th Sept 1945.
Sgt. William S. Parkinson
R.A.S.C. [Royal Army Service Corp].
Taken prisoner of war Singapore 15th Feb. [19]42.
Released 6 months Japan 15th Sep. [19]45.
Arrived Blackburn 2nd Nov [19]45.
Worked on railway in Thailand for 2 years and afterwards in a Zinc Factory in Japan
where the Americans came to release us on Sep15th.
where the Americans came to release us on Sep15th.
“It is really grand to be back amongst friends again and in dear old Blackburn.”
W. Crankshaw W.O.I. [see also page 75]
7587059 R.E.M.E. [Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers].
Taken prisoner by I.J.A. [Imperial Japanese Army] 15th February 1941, whilst serving with 88th Army Field Regt. R.A.
Released by Air Bourne forces in no.1 Camp Ubon Thailand, Sept.1945.
“Thanks everyone for kindness shown to those of my loved ones at home.”
W. Crankshaw 10, Wellfield Road, Blackburn.
Pte. R. Sawyer
3777272
Taken prisoner by I.J.A. [Imperial Japanese Army] 15th Feb 1941 in Singapore.
When taken up Thailand to work on railways for 6 months then returned to Singapore from there came our great release.
When taken up Thailand to work on railways for 6 months then returned to Singapore from there came our great release.
“It is a treat to be back amongst old friends in good old Blackburn which has done so much for us. Here is my thanks to All.”
Dvr. W. Kay
T/187932
Taken prisoner by I.J.A. [Imperial Japanese Army] 15th Feb 1942 Singapore
spending all my time as prisoner there at Changi and on defence tunnels at Kranji
until our release from then I was ambulance driving in Singapore taking my more unfortunate
comrades to the hospital boats I am now glad to be back with my own people of Blackburn and thank all for the kindness shown.
spending all my time as prisoner there at Changi and on defence tunnels at Kranji
until our release from then I was ambulance driving in Singapore taking my more unfortunate
comrades to the hospital boats I am now glad to be back with my own people of Blackburn and thank all for the kindness shown.
26, Fielden Terr. Cherry Tree, Blackburn.
S/Sgt Whittaker
7592177.
Taken prisoner by I.J.A. [Imperial Japanese Army] Feb. 15th 1942
Worked in Thailand, Singapore on very distasteful jobs.
Able Seaman William Whittaker
P/SSX 27259 H.M.S. Exeter.
Sunk Java Sea March 1st 1942. Worked throughout the three-and-a half years in Makassar [Indonesian]
“Very glad it is all over.”
Cpl. Holden H.
S/57419 R.A.S.C. [Royal Army Service Corp] "G" Branch. Command H.Q. Hong Kong.
Taken prisoner on surrender Christmas Day 1941.
Sham Shui Po Camp 28.X11.41 [Hong Kong].
Argylle St. 18.1V. 42 - 4.V.44. [Hong Kong].
Camp "N" Sham Shui Po 4.V.44 - 9.1X.45 [Hong Kong].
Worked chiefley as batman to British Officers & Cookhouse Staff.
“Thank God for atomic bombs!”
Sigm Swindlehurst
2331341.
Taken prisoner at fall of Singapore Feb. 15th 1942. Worked in copper mine in Formosa, coal mine in Japan.
“Pretty rotten. Glad to be home.”
J.E. Cartmell
3861612.
Taken prisoner at fall of Singapore Feb 15th 1942 Worked on railways.
L/Cpl. Albert Taylor
7643623 R.A.O.C. [Royal Army Ordnance Corp].
Taken prisoner at Singapore 15th February 1942.
Worked on Burma railway and aerodromes on Indo-China border.
“Pretty bad.”
Cfm Starbuck W.J.
1572581 R.E.M.E. [Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers].
Taken prisoner Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Worked in Thailand from June [19]42 till Aug [19]45.
“Glad to be back in good old Blackburn.”
L.A.C. Foster J.
972683.
Taken prisoner Java March 8th 1942.
Work in Japan Shipyard from 20/8/42 till Aug [19]45.
“Happy to be home.”
Thomas Wareing
1203239, R.A.F.
Taken prisoner Banka Straits [Bangka Straits, Indonesia] 17/2/42.
Shipyard work Japan.
Released 11/9/45.
“Feels good to be back.”
H. Henson
114642, R.A.F.
Taken prisoner, Java April 1942 after spending a month of freedom in the mountains near Bandong.
From Java to Singapore to Japan, working in Ship Yard for 2 1/2 years, the last six weeks of war in the coal mines.
From Java to Singapore to Japan, working in Ship Yard for 2 1/2 years, the last six weeks of war in the coal mines.
“Now I know what freedom means to me more than I ever did.”
Albert Dillon
Taken in Java March 8th [1942] and then to Japan to work in coal mine at Omine Nishi till freed.
DAVIS H.
1670764, R.A.F.
Taken on the Dutch East Indies (Java) from there to Changi Singapore then to Japan on Tofuku Maru.
Began work as a shipbuilder in Hakodate dock but finished the last 3 months down a coal mine.
Came back via Manila, Sanfransisco, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, New York then on the Queen Mary to Southhampton.
Began work as a shipbuilder in Hakodate dock but finished the last 3 months down a coal mine.
Came back via Manila, Sanfransisco, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Ottawa, New York then on the Queen Mary to Southhampton.
A.S. Miller
5573342 Royal Norfolk [Regiment]
Taken prisoner Singapore 15/2/42.
Released August 20th 1945.
Worked on the Thai Burma Railway from start to finish. Then went to Japan and worked in a coal mine for 14 months till released.
“Glad to be back home.”
Gnr. Brassington N.A.
16749092 1st L.A.A. R.A.
Taken prisoner at Java 9th March 1942.
Released Aug 16th 1945.
Work was at a Carbon Factory in Highgotanora Japan. Treatment rough.
“More than glad to be home. Freedom is life. Many thanks.”
N.A. Brassington.
AC H. Chippendale
978867, R.A.F.
Captured in Borneo on April 1st 1942. Taken to Java & from there to Kyushu, Japan via Singapore
& the P.I. Worked for 2 years on furnaces in Japan.
& the P.I. Worked for 2 years on furnaces in Japan.
“Very happy to be home once more. Many thanks.”
H. Chippendale.
J. Aspin
T/197717 R.A.S.C. [Royal Army Service Corps].
Taken prisoner Singapore 15/2/42. Taken to Thailand built road & railway to Burma. Left & taken to Japan.
Worked in Blast Furnace in Fukuoka till bombed out by Americans
& then just did nothing till released on Sept 16th [19]45 by Australian & American troops.
Worked in Blast Furnace in Fukuoka till bombed out by Americans
& then just did nothing till released on Sept 16th [19]45 by Australian & American troops.
“Very lucky and very glad to be home again.”
J. Aspin.
Gnr. F. Bunyon
1821252 69/21 L.A.A. R.A.
Captured Java 9th March 1942. Taken to Japan October [19]42. Work constructing dromes and Marshaling yards.
Liberated Aug 15th 1945.
“Many thanks to the Americans.”
F. Bunyon.
Gnr. J Johnson
1793077 77W HAA. RA.
Captured Java in March 1942. Taken to Japan Oct 1942.
Worked in a coal mine 2 1/2 years. Liberated August 1945.
“Good trip home.”
J. Johnson
Flying Officer L.D, Collier
102678 RAF
Captured in Java, March 8th 1942. In various camps in Java until April 1943,
then put on a draft to go to Japanese labour camp on Haroekote, Moluccas, near New Guinea,
where an aerodrome was under construction. Returned sick to Batavia, December 1943,
and after ten months in hospital there removed to Bandeng.
Much spare time spent in teaching modern languages particularly Spanish.
then put on a draft to go to Japanese labour camp on Haroekote, Moluccas, near New Guinea,
where an aerodrome was under construction. Returned sick to Batavia, December 1943,
and after ten months in hospital there removed to Bandeng.
Much spare time spent in teaching modern languages particularly Spanish.
Released in Batavia September 1945.
Leo D. Collier.
A.C I.W. Griffiths
1079384, R.A.F.
Captured 8th March 1942 till 18th Sept 1945.
I was ordered by the Japs to remove some grenades which were a booby trap and was blown up
and since then have been blind and I have no hands.
and since then have been blind and I have no hands.
Signed by R. Griffiths his uncle on behalf of ACI W Griffiths.
L.A.C Maguire C.
950679, R.A.F.
Taken prisoner Java March 1942 after 6 months aerodrome Construction, moved to Japan working in Dockyards for 3 years after that.
“All I can say give me Blackburn. (Thanks a lot).”
C. Maguire.
A.S. W. Dixon
D/JX 239586.
On H.M.S. "EXETER" sunk in the Java Sea March 1st 1942 after 2 days action with a Jap fleet,
taken to Macasser, Celeber [Macassar Celebes, Indonesia] and worked on roads,
liberated by Australians and taken to Australia where I quickly recovered.
"Thanks Australia."
taken to Macasser, Celeber [Macassar Celebes, Indonesia] and worked on roads,
liberated by Australians and taken to Australia where I quickly recovered.
"Thanks Australia."
W. Dixon.
Pte. R. Rimmer
4858214.
Taken Prisoner of War Singapore 1942 Feb 15th.
L/Bdr Ashburn R.
17384222 1st LAA. RA.
Taken prisoner in Java 8th March 1942 and moved to Japan 21st Oct 1943 where I worked down a coal mine.
“Am very pleased to be back home. Many Thanks.”
R. Ashburn.
Pte. E. Barlow.
939483 196 FIELD AMB R.A.M.C. [196 Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corp]
Taken prisoner 15th Feb 1942 at Singapore and arrived home in October 1945.
“I am very glad to be home and wish to thank everybody for their kind welcome.”
Yours sincerely
Edward Barlow
L/c Webb R.E.
5774685 4th Royal Norfolks.
Taken P.O.W. at Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Worked on the Bankok to Moulmein Railway arrive home 28th Oct [19]45.
“Many thanks to all who have made our home coming so grand.”
Yours sincerely,
Webb R.E.
Pilot Officer R. W. Scarlett
Malayan Volunteer Air Force.
Taken prisoner in Java March 8th 1942. Moved to Japan October 1942, first to Tokyo No 3 Camp,
and later to Zentsuji [Japan] where 2 years were spent. At Zentsuji we received many Red Cross parcels
as a result the death rate was very low. Our reception by the Red Cross in Nagasaki, Manila, San Fransisco
& NewYork was almost overwhelming, and I am unable to express my gratitude in appropriate words.
Thanks to the generosity of the Red Cross I am almost completely fitted out with clothing.
and later to Zentsuji [Japan] where 2 years were spent. At Zentsuji we received many Red Cross parcels
as a result the death rate was very low. Our reception by the Red Cross in Nagasaki, Manila, San Fransisco
& NewYork was almost overwhelming, and I am unable to express my gratitude in appropriate words.
Thanks to the generosity of the Red Cross I am almost completely fitted out with clothing.
“Very many thanks.”
R. W. Scarlett.
Pte. J. Sharples.
7623490 R.E.M.E. [Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers].
Taken prisoner at Singapore and worked on the railway in Thailand.
Went to Japan May 1944 and worked in a Zinc works on a rolling machine.
Was released Sept 1945 by American troops. I am feeling pretty good and I am very glad to be home again.
Went to Japan May 1944 and worked in a Zinc works on a rolling machine.
Was released Sept 1945 by American troops. I am feeling pretty good and I am very glad to be home again.
“Thanks for the Red Cross we had.”
J. Sharples
E. Wood
Taken prisoner March 8th 1942 Java. From Java I was sent to Ambrua - Horoekoe [Island?]
where we was working on Aerodromes for 18 months. On returning to Java Nov 1944 we where repatriated in Java 1945.
where we was working on Aerodromes for 18 months. On returning to Java Nov 1944 we where repatriated in Java 1945.
R. H. Longson [see also page 105]
Taken prisoner at Hong Kong 25/12/45. Transferred to Nagoya [Japan], 13/12/43, to Toyama [Japan] 10/5/45
and released 15/8/45. Repatriated via Canada 1/11/45
and released 15/8/45. Repatriated via Canada 1/11/45
LAC J. Ridge
1026030.
Taken prisoner Batavia Java March 8th 1942 nine month in Boe Glodack Prison,
then moved to Japan, Camp Hiroshima No.3 District work whilst in Japan ship building.
then moved to Japan, Camp Hiroshima No.3 District work whilst in Japan ship building.
“Red Cross parcels was more than welcome Thanks to the Red Cross and St Johns.”
J. Ridge.
T. S. Simpson
Taken prisoner 25th Dec 41. Remained in Hong Kong P.O.W. Cam [sic] throughout internment.
“Red Cross supplies more than welcome.
K. Macduff
Member of the F.M.S.V.F. [Federated Malay States Volunteer Force] taken at Singapore.
“Very appreciative of the welcome home and of the efforts of the Red Cross.”
22/2/46.
J.H. Harrop
HKUDC[?] , Hong Kong.
Taken prisoner 25th Dec. 1941. Remained in Camps S. and Camp H. throughout.
Worked aerodrome, Bombsites and bombed out Oil Installations (last very pleasant.)
Worked aerodrome, Bombsites and bombed out Oil Installations (last very pleasant.)
Released 16/8/45. Home via Manilla & Australia Arrived home 15/2/46.
John Halliwell
Taken Singapore Feb 1942 worked Siam railway home November 1945.
C. E. Kenyon
Taken prisoner 15th Feb 1942 Singapore. Spent three years working on railway in Siam.
C. E. Kenyon 1946.
Clifford A. Warden
Taken prisoner 15/2/42 Singapore. Worked on Bangkok Burma Railway till 1944.
Released in Bangkok Sept. 1945.
Released in Bangkok Sept. 1945.
F.W. Furness
Taken prisoner at Singapore Feb. 15th 1942 Some life in Taiwan & lately in Japan (Myatu Ukuosku) [looks like].
“Many thanks to the helpers and the marvellous welcome home.”
F.W. Furness 1st March.
Pte. T. Timcke
Taken prisoner Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Sent on Railway at Thailand in October and then Japan.
“Thanks to all for this wonderful reception.”
C. Helliwell
Taken prisoner Singapore 15th Feb. 1942.
Work on Railway Thailand on October 1942.
“Thanking you all for this nice reception.”
A.W. Holden
Taken prisoner Singapore 15th Feb 1942.
Travelled Malaya & Thailand in style.
“Thanks everyone for everything.
L.C M. Thompson.
Taken prisoner Singapore 15/2/42.
Journey to Korea Sept. [19]42 until 15/7/42
Tpr. T. Bleazard
Taken prisoner Singapore 15/2/42.
Journeyed to Japan 3rd Sept 1945.
“Thanks for the Wonderful Reception.”
L/c J. Robinson
Taken prisoner Singapore 15/2/42.
Journey to Korea July [19]42. Then to Japan August 1943.
“Thanking everyone for wonderful reception.”
Gnr. J.C. Walton
R.A.
Taken prisoner Java 8/3/42.
Journey to Borneo Oct [19]42 - Aug [19]45.
Working on airfield & docks.
“Thanking all for the wonderful reception”
T. Hacking
Taken prisoner Singapore worked on docks etc. on Singapore Island.
Thanking all for a grand reception. Enture [sic].
J. Earnshaw.
Taken prisoner Singapore worked on Railway Siam 3 1/2 years, But tonights been worth it.
D. H. Batten
Taken prisoner of was Feb 15 1941.
Thanks for the pleasant evening.
R. Connell
Taken prisoner of war March 8th [19]41.
“Thanks for the enjoyable evening”
J. Armstrong
Taken prisoner of war Singapore.
Worked on Siam Railway.
“Glad to be back.”
Alfred C. Newson
Taken in Singapore then to Thailand by hell ship to Japan now happy.
H. Buck
R.N
R.N
H.M.S. Exeter sunk in the Java Sea 1st of March 1942 by Jap battle fleet
H.M.S. Exeter had only four boilers in action but fought until ammo was finished.
I spent my three & half years in the Celebre's & I am glad to be back.
H.M.S. Exeter had only four boilers in action but fought until ammo was finished.
I spent my three & half years in the Celebre's & I am glad to be back.
H. Collins
(Lt. R. Sigs)
(Lt. R. Sigs)
Taken prisoner at Singapore on Feb 15th [19]42.
After service with Royal Corps of Signals (att. 122 Field Regt R.A.
“Thank you for the work of your committee.”
14/3/46
Cpl. K. Lees
No. 73149156 198 Field Ambulance.
Taken prisoner at Singapore Feb 15th.
Hospital duties at Changi until Nov. [19]42. For three years afterwards
worked on "The Siamese State Railway" until released at Taiwan Aug. 1945.
worked on "The Siamese State Railway" until released at Taiwan Aug. 1945.
“The work of this and similar organisations is very much appreciated by
all serving personell and their efforts are to be highly commended.”
K. Lees Cpl RAMC [Royal Army Medical Corp]
Sgt. Calvert J.W.
5771805 4th Bn. The Royal Norfolk.
Taken prisoner at Bukit Tima (Singapore) Feb 15th [19]42.
On June 24th [19]42 was sent to work on the new Siam Burma Railroad until released on Aug. 15th [19]45.
“The work of the Red Cross has been very much appreciated since our release
& their efforts to contact us & give our people information concerning us during
our captivity very praiseworthy. My heartfelt thanks to everyone of this organisation for their kind interest.”
our captivity very praiseworthy. My heartfelt thanks to everyone of this organisation for their kind interest.”
J.W. Calvert
L. H. Gorsuch
Malayan Civil Service.
Taken prisoner at Singapore on Feb.15th 1942. Interned on Feb. 23rd 1942 until Aug. 1945.
Imprisoned by Japanese Military Police from January to November 1944.
Imprisoned by Japanese Military Police from January to November 1944.
“With very grateful thanks for the kindness of your Committee who have welcomed us back so generously.”
L.H. Gorsuch 26/3/46
Pte. L. N. Carr
RASC [Royal Army Service Corp]
Taken Prisoner in Hong Kong 1941. Sent to Osaka Japan in 1943.
Released and sent to New Zealand & Australia on Hospital Ship [[name not clear] Arrived in England 23/3/46.
Released and sent to New Zealand & Australia on Hospital Ship [[name not clear] Arrived in England 23/3/46.
“I wish to thank all the community of this County for such excellant work
& cooperation with families of P.O.W.s in order to finding and getting results
of above said and excellent work done on our behalf.”
& cooperation with families of P.O.W.s in order to finding and getting results
of above said and excellent work done on our behalf.”
L.W. Carr 2/4/46
Wilson H.
1798045
Taken prisoner in Java March 8th 1942.
Worked in Copper mine, Kinkaseki camp Formosa.
“It’s good to be back and thanks to all for your thoughts and kindness.”
Margaret Walton
Interned Shanghai March 1st 1943 - Aug 1945.
Repatriated on Troop Ship Strathmore
Arrived Blackburn 2nd May 1946.