To honour those who served their country

“In this their finest hour”

 

Java Index

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

VX58207
 

Corporal

Poulton, Charles

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:-

 

 
 

Age:-

 

 
 

Date of Death:-

 

 
 

Cause of Death:-

 

 
 

Place of Death:-

 

 
 

 

 

 

Loved Ones

Husband of Jean. Father of Beth, Colin, Margaret & Families
 

 

Memorial

 
 

 
 

 

After the war skin grafts were carried out on his badly ulcerated leg. Tirelessly worked as a member of the Victorian RSL for the benefit of Returned Servicemen, War Widows and Legatees, in recognition made a life member. Died Aged 87 on 13th May 2000.

 
 

Reference

WO 361/2214
 

 

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