In preparation for the commemoration of the 75th anniversary of VJ Day in August this year, I am researching all the men from the eight villages of the Alde River Benefice who were prisoners of the Japanese during World War 2. If you are aware of any in addition to the following list, I would be most grateful if you would let me have their details, either by e-mail on brian.boulton@btinternet.com or on landline 01728 688999.
Here are the names I am already aware of:
Benhall |
EMMERSON |
Percy James |
(S) |
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Blaxhall |
LING |
Geoffrey Daniel |
(S) |
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SMITH |
Bertie Claydon |
(S) |
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SMITH |
Norman |
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Farnham & Stratford St Andrew |
BERRY |
Granville Arthur |
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PLANT |
Jack |
(S) |
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SPINK |
Albert Edward |
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TURNER |
Edmund J |
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Great Glemham |
FAIRHEAD |
Alfred William |
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Little Glemham |
CRAWFORD |
Percy James |
(S) |
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GOODING |
George William |
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KETTLE |
Victor John |
(S) |
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Snape |
BONE |
Fred W |
(S) |
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PANNIFER |
Walter Charles |
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PARKER |
Harry |
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SMITH |
Ronald Arthur |
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WELLS |
Clement |
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Sternfield | — | |||||
(S) after a name indicates those who survived the war. |
Photographs and information on any of the men would be much appreciated and enhance the presentation that will be displayed at the service in Snape Church on Sunday, 16th August at 10:00am.
Many thanks in anticipation,
Brian Boulton