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 Frank Caine QX20941, 2/3 Ord. Store Coy., Australian Imperial Force - Prisoner of War

Second World War Army Australian Prisoners of War THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY

By Jordan White

United Kingdom

Gunner Arthur Leonard Moles, 11/3HAA Royal Artillery ~ Died at Tarsao Camp

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

United Kingdom

Signalman Frederick Douglas Chadwick, Royal Corps of Signals, 77th Indian Inf. Bde. Sig. Sec.

Second World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War RANGOON MEMORIAL

United Kingdom

Driver Harry Rothery, Royal Corps of Signals, 11th Indian Div. Sigs.

Second World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War SAI WAN WAR CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Second Lieutenant Reginald (Rex) Henry Dabb, 8th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F.

First World War Army Australian Prisoners of War COLOGNE SOUTHERN CEMETERY

By Leonie Peers

Australia

Private William Wylie, 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots – Prisoner of War

Second World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War SAI WAN MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

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