

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)


Captain Alexander Rodger Stewart, Royal Army Service Corps. Died on 14th May 1945, Age 37.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Private Frederick Charles Balcombe, 47550, of the 13th Battalion the Royal Scots
By Philip Baldock
United Kingdom

Lt. David R. Robertson, 2nd A/A Regt, Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery. Died 5 March 1943.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Signalman Alexander Lindsay Robertson, Singapore Fortress Signals. Died 29 November 1944, Age 27.
By Dave Dykes
United Kingdom

Able Seaman James William Hooker, Royal Navy - HMS Tramp
By Alison Barnes
United Kingdom
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