A database of those imprisoned by the Japanese in Java and their transports
WX14726
Private
Abbott, Cecil Edward
Australian
Australian Infantry
A.I.F. 2/2 Pioneer Battalion
Japanese PoW Held:-
Java
Java Party No:-
6
Java/Depart:-
1943/01/04
Ship:-
Usu Maru
Port/Arrive:-
Singapore
Port/Depart:-
1943/01/20
Land/Sea:-
Overland - Train 37
Destination:-
Thailand
Survived/Died:-
Died
Age:-
43
Date of Death:-
1943/09/03
Cause of Death:-
Place of Death:-
Thailand: Thailand-Burma Railway
Loved Ones
Son of Charles and Maria Abbott
Memorial
1. J. 67.
KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY
Former Camp J-8003. Thailand-Burma Railway built between Nong Pladuc, Thailand and Thanbyuzayat, Burma, from Apr. 1942 to Oct.1943, total length 415 km. British and Dutch started from Nong Pladuc in Thailand.
Reference
WO361/2214, WO 361/1957
Keeping the Candle Burning
In Memory of FEPOW Family Loved Ones Designed & Maintained by Ron Taylor.