| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1550 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 item |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Huckins, John Edward |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 95/0117 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Huckins, John Edward (Gunner)
Description
Manuscript by Huckins, a Gunner in 22 Battery, 9th Coast Regiment of the Royal Artillery. Describes service in Singapore at the time of war in Europe, the fall of Singapore, Changi, and Burma-Thailand Railway. Concisely describes conditions, treatment by Japanese and Koreans, death, work, return to Singapore, transport to Japan first aboard Kachidoki Maru which was attacked and sunk during the journey, then aboard the rescuing Japanese frigate. Mentions conditions at Sakata, return to England via Canada. Huckins later migrated to Australia.