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 Reginald Henry Makeham 841059, Gordon Highlanders and 2 Commando
Private Thomas Pleavin 1570946, 3rd Bn., The Parachute Regiment, A.A.C.
Corporal Richard Wastnidge, VX35374, Royal Australian Artillery, A.I.F. 2/15 Field Regt.
Captain Lionel Colin Matthews GC MC, VX24597, Australian Corps of Signals, A.I.F. 8 Div. Sigs.
Driver William Edward Board, NX68405, Australian Army Service Corps, A.I.F. 2/3 Motor Ambulance. Coy.
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