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Prisoners of War of the Japanese 1942-1945
Research and articles by Lt. Col. Peter Winstanley RFD
(Retired) JP. Stories of the POWs of the Japanese, including the
Medical personnel who cared for them. The stories cover the POWs of
Burma, Thailand (Siam), Burma-Thailand Railway, Sumatra Railway,
Changi, Manchuria and Timor. |
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The
Thailand-Burma Railway Centre
The Thailand-Burma Railway Centre is an interactive
museum, information and research facility dedicated to
presenting the history of the Thailand-Burma Railway. |
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Australians at
War
Includes hundreds of stories from Australians who
have served in wars. From the Department of Veterans'
Affairs. |
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Artworks
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The
Changi POW Artwork of Des Bettany
Over 300 images dedicated to Des Bettany who served
during WWII with Lancashire gunners on 25 pounders.
Evacuated from Dunkirk and posted to North Malaya he was
imprisoned by the Japanese at various sites POW camps in
Changi. He painted to keep his sanity. This artwork of
his service life before and after the Capitulation of
Singapore is a range of fascinating illustrations, done
sometimes with humour. The website has been put
together Des’ family as a tribute and to help raise
awareness of what the POWs went through, as seen through
the eyes of one man, Des Bettany. After 60 years in a
cupboard, at last, this artwork is available to all who
have access to the internet. |
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Stories
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Frank Larkin, 2/19 Battalion
An excellent site documenting the war time
experiences of NX43393 - Frank Larkin of the 2/19th
Battalion. Includes digital images of original letters,
telegrams, postcards, Japanese currency, maps and
relics. Also includes hundreds of historic and current
day photographs. |
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Last updated
17/06/2020
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