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)

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Sergeant James Trafford Cowan, SX7833, Australian Infantry, A.I.F. 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Battalion

Second World War Army Australian Prisoners of War VJ Day KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

Private Lester Judd VX37843, 2/22 Battalion Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

Second World War Army Australian Prisoners of War RABAUL MEMORIAL

By Philip Baldock

United Kingdom

Private Malcolm James Talbot, VX27361, A.I.F. 2/21 Bn.

Second World War Army Australian Prisoners of War VJ Day AMBON WAR CEMETERY

Captain Thomas Wilfrid Nash, 56620, Royal Engineers

Second World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War VJ Day CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY

Warrant Officer Class II (B.S.M.) Walter John Mayo, 802731, 7 Coast Rgt., Royal Artillery

Second World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War CHUNGKAI WAR CEMETERY

Private Richard William Hodder, SX14943, Australian Army Service Corps A.I.F. 212 Res. M.T. Coy.

Second World War Army Australian Prisoners of War VJ Day YOKOHAMA WAR CEMETERY

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