Liverpool Echo announcement 22/08/1942
Last communication home from John
Below is a website with information on the Lisbon Maru, the Japanese prisoner of war ship John was on. It contains details of the ship and also some harrowing details of conditions onboard before and after the torpedo attack.
https://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?32094
A memorial to the events has been created in the National Arboretum https://queensregimentalassociation.org/dedication-service-to-commemorate-the-sinking-of-the-lisbon-maru.html
A painting was recently sent to the relatives of Chinese Fishermen who helped to save many of the survivors. Painting exchange
Memorial Hall etc Relatives visit site
Chine Embassy Memorial Event https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202302/22/WS63f5066da31057c47ebb008c.html
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