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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Marine Albert Edward Elliott, Royal Marines, H.M.S. President III (S.S. Bassa)

First World War Second World War Navy United Kingdom Prisoners of War PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Gunner Arthur William Nichols 37081, Royal Field Artillery

First World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War JUBBULPORE CANTONMENT CEMETERY

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Sergeant Willie Gordon Snasdell 4870, 6th Ammunition Col., Royal Field Artillery - died 27 November 1916

First World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War BAGHDAD (NORTH GATE) WAR CEMETERY

By Medal Department, Spink & Son

United Kingdom

Gunner Ernest William May 72337, ‘A’ Bty. 82nd Bde., Royal Field Artillery – of 3 Pilsley Brothers

First World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War BERLIN SOUTH-WESTERN CEMETERY

United Kingdom

Lance Serjeant John Axon, Manchester Regiment – taken prisoner at the fall of Singapore

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

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

Serjeant William Henry Baguley, Pioneer Corps

Second World War Army United Kingdom Prisoners of War WARRINGTON CEMETERY

By Noonans Mayfair

United Kingdom

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