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)
Ordinary Seaman David Cameron Kitcher, Royal Australian Naval Reserve, HMAS Perth
Wireman Kenneth Charles Rasmussen, 2425, Royal New Zealand Navy, H.M.S. Sultan
Sergeant John Cumberbach Norbury, QX17253, Royal Australian Artillery, A.I.F. 2/10 Field Regt.
Aircraftsman 1st Class Matthew Charles Kettle, 12817, Royal Australian Air Force
Private Edwin Farrington, Gunner, Royal Artillery, captured in North Africa and prisoner of war
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