| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00761.020 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Date made | c September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Kanchanaburi, Thailand. c. September 1945. (Also known as Kanburi by POWs). Located fifty ...
Description
Kanchanaburi, Thailand. c. September 1945. (Also known as Kanburi by POWs). Located fifty kilometres north of Nong Pladuk (also known as Non Pladuk), or 364 kilometres south of Thanbyuzayat. The prisoner of war (POW) officers' camp showing huts and parade ground. By January 1945 all POW officers, except some padres and medical officers were concentrated in this special camp. From June 1945, the Japanese began evacuating these officers to Nakomnayok (Nakom Nayok), north of Bangkok. (Donor A. Mackinnon).