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.
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.
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."
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.
“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.
“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.
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
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.
“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.)
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.
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 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. Collins
(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.
“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.”
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.
“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.
“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.”
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.