Bi Database

To honour those who served their country

“In this their finest hour”

A database of those imprisoned by the Japanese in Java and their transports

3854887

Private

Birch, William Arthur

British

The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)

2nd Bn.

Japanese PoW Held:-

Java

Java Party No:-

Java/Depart:-

1942/09/14

Ship:-

Nishi Maru

Port/Arrive:-

Singapore

Port/Depart:-

1942/10/09

Land/Sea:-

Hiteru Maru

Destination:-

Borneo

Survived/Died:-

Died

Age:-

Date of Death:-

1944/08/12 - 2130hrs

Cause of Death:-

Chronic Peritonitus - Contracted 1944/06/05

Place of Death:-

Borneo: Kutching

Loved Ones

Son of Stephen and Mary Ann Birch, of Bolton, Lancashire.

Memorial

J. A. 6.

LABUAN WAR CEMETERY

For Further information 'Borneo Death Reports'

Reference

WO 361/2207, WO361/1501, WO361/2195, CWGC

Kepping The Candle Burning

In Memory of Fred Taylor, Anthea Beckett, John Weedon and Arthur Lane
Designed & Maintained by Ron Taylor.

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