| Place | Asia: Singapore |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01182.005 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Oliver, Zina |
| Place made | Singapore |
| Date made | c September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Description
Five former prisoners of war (POWs) of the Japanese drink cups of tea and catch up on news with a Daily Express newspaper following their release from captivity. Their thin bodies show the physical effects of captivity.
Imperial War Museum HU 69972 accession number and caption: ‘Emaciated prisoners sitting on the steps of an ambulance in Singapore following their release from captivity in Sumatra. Holding the newspaper is Sergeant Jack King RM, formerly of HMS PRINCE OF WALES, while standing next to him, with the distinctive chest tattoo, is Private Tom Wardrope of 2nd Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.’