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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Private Ronald Francis Ahearn, QX10851, 1 Company Australian Army Service Corps

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

Rifleman Wellington Edward Culleton, E/30039, Royal Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.

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

Lance Sergeant Archibald Roy Rutherford, H/6057, Winnipeg Grenadiers, R.C.I.C.

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

Rifleman Irvin Kirwin Ray, F/29946, Royal Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.

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

Warrant Officer Class II (CSM) Lyle Leonard Ellis, K/92050, Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps

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

Rifleman Leo Joseph Bottie, F/41001, Royal Rifles of Canada, R.C.I.C.

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

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