Mu 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

VX61153

Private

Murphy, John Charles

Australian

Australian Infantry

A.I.F. 2/2 Pioneer Battalion

Japanese PoW Held:-

Java

Java Party No:-

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:-

Date of Death:-

1944/04/16

Cause of Death:-

Place of Death:-

Thailand: Thailand-Burma Railway

Loved Ones

Son of James and Emily Murphy, of Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Memorial

1. P. 21.

KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY

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

WO 361/2214

Keeping The Candle Burning

In Memory of Fred Taylor, Anthea Becket, John Wheedon and Arthur Lane

Designed and Maintained by Ron Taylor

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