02 Nov 1945
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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1945
Page
1
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Prisoner of war reminiscences describe Australian units in the Malayan theater. W O Purdon relates ambush at Gemas, river action, and a bridge blow. Mentions Lt Colonel Gallaghans discipline and Bluffy of Japs, plus morale and records aiding Army authorities.
L/Cpl. Bll Walsh, once a Gloucester resident, describes Red Cross nursing aid and the suffering of prisoners of war in Java and Morotai. He details hospital work at Bandjdong and Batavia, transport via Orcades, later internment in Bandeong, and evacuation to Australia after Allied forces dropped supplies.
A fragment records five days at Sty AGH on Morotai. It notes the journey completed to Bristone by Literator and subsequent train travel to Bydeey.
Pte. Jap an Amit recalls imprisonment by Japanese forces after capitulation. He served with a Supply and Transport unit in Malaya, later moved to Changi Camp. Details of the Ryngle Maru voyage with POWs, harsh conditions, limited water, and nutrition are described. Smith and Dr Stenning are noted for health efforts and the Osaka Taketu camp’s hard labor and war damage.
E Homann formerly of McFarland’s Sydney now resident in Gloucester District offers piano, player and organ tuning and repairs. All work fully guaranteed. Inquiries through Advocate’s Office or E Homann Craven.
Pte. Smith recalls brutal guards and humane Japanese civilians who aided prisoners. He describes food shortages, forced labor, and the camp’s collapse as Allied relief planes dropped first rations on August 28. The ex-prisoners later reached Manila, then Sydney aboard the carrier Formidable, aided by American Red Cross and Royal Navy care.
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