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L/Bdr. William Albert Johnny John
British Army 89th Bty. 35th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery
from:New Southgate, London
(d.3rd Dec 1942)
William John was captured by the Japanese and spent seven months in a POW camp in Tandjong Priok, Batavia, Java, remaining there until October 1942. He was then transported to Japan on the hellships, Yoshida Maru and Singapore Maru, and developed dysentery whilst on board. He arrived in Japan during October 1942, where he was left on board ship. Finally, at the end of November, he was transported to Moji Hospital Camp, where he died on 3rd of December 1942.