Prisoners of War
Hundreds of thousands of Commonwealth servicemen were taken captive during the World Wars. Sadly, thousands were never liberated, perishing due to disease, starvation, overwork, or friendly fire. Discover the stories of Commonwealth prisoners of war commemorated by Commonwealth War Graves. Image: © New Zealand Crown Copyright/Imperial War Museum (IWM HU 109944)
Private Rex Woodgate, NX5318, Australian Infantry, A.I.F 2/4 Bn.
Serjeant Thomas Hollingsworth, 14276776, The Glider Pilot Regiment, A.A.C. 1st Wing
Commander Bryan Gouthwaite Scurfield DSO, OBE, AM, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Bedouin
Lieutenant Reginald Bryan ‘Danny Boy Lakari’ Woods, 176460, The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C. 2nd Bn.
Sergeant Edwin John Dobson, 12958, New Zealand Armoured Corps, Div. Cavalry Rgt. and Long-Range Desert Group
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