Far East Prisoner of War Memorial

Far East Prisoner of War Memorial

Memorial to Far East Prisoners of War (F.E.P.O.W). This memorial in St Martins-in-the-Fields was installed by The Far East Prisoner-of-War Association (1941-1945) London and a standard was laid up on 28 May 2002. The memorial consists of a brass plaque, display case containing relics and a standard.

Far East Prisoners of War, F.E.P.O.W. To the memory of those who died as prisoners of war or as civilian internees whilst in Japanese hands, 1941 - 1945, and of those who died subsequently as a result of their sufferings during captivity. On the smaller wall-mounted panel: The Far East Prisoner-of-War Association (1941-1945) London This standard was laid up on 28 May 2002. St Martins-in-the-Fields On handwritten panels inside the glass case: These two blocks of teak are parts of sleepers taken from the Burma-Siam Railway which was built with Prisoner of War labour. At the going down of the sun and in the morning - we will remember them.

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