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L/Cpl. Patrick "Sophie" Stewart
British Army 2nd Btn. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
from:Paisley
(d.13th Sept 1942)
My Uncle was Patrick Stewart who was born in Paisley Scotland and died of Beriberi in Pudu Prisoner of War camp, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the 13th September 1942. He was one of 27 Argyll's who died in Pudu Gaol, after weeks on the run following the Slim river Disaster. His nickname was Sophie, a singer and movie star of the time and he was also part of the Concert Party. He was also a Argyll and Sutherland boxing champion. He also served in India.