| Accession Number | F07330 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 52 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Rainsford, Keith Carr |
| Place made | Borneo: Sarawak, Kuching |
| Date made | 13-19 September 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Kuching Hospital & POWs embark for Australia
Description
Civilian internees and prisoners of war were flown from Kuching to Labuan at the start of their journey home after being liberated from POW camp, Kuching. Several Australian and British POW received treatment at Kuching General Hospital after Japan had capitulated, prior to Japanese surrender. This hospital was used for Japanese troops only. 2318643 Sergeant E W Hickson, 48 Lt A/A RCS - a patient in the hospital suffering from malnutrition. Abdominal Laparotomy operation being carried out in the hospital by VX8304 Major Alexander Hugh G McGregor. NX70671 Captain Frank Harland Mills of 2/9 Australian Field Ambulance and VX39258 Captain Ian Conrad Heinz of 10 Australian General Hospital. These officers were captured in Singapore and now are in Kuching General Hospital to assist medical staff. Both acted as Medical Officers during captivity. 437351 (SX3295) Brigadier Thomas Charles Eastick, Commander Kuching G Force, examining a drawing of Queen Wilhelmina made by one of the Dutch soldiers in POW camp. Officer in charge Air Evacuation from Kuching, Wing Commander R W Marks.
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