Blackpool and Fylde Far East Prisoners of War Association

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Memorial details

Memorial type: Board / Plaque / Tablet
District: Blackpool
Town: Blackpool
County: Lancashire
Country: England
Commemoration: Second World War (1939-1945): Far East Prisoners of War
Lost: Not lost
WM Reference: 72317

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Current location

Located on a wall in the Mayors Parlour
The Town Hall
Talbot Square
Blackpool
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 1AD
England

OS Grid Ref: SD 30773 36370
Denomination: Undefined

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Description

Glazed wood framed collection which includes FEPOW Badge and citation

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF THE BLACKPOOL AND FYLDE/ FAR EAST PRISONERS OF WAR ASSOCIATION/The Blackpool and Fylde Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOW) Association was formed after World War Two by 137 Field Regiment RA TA (known locally as ‘The Blackpool Regiment’.) In subsequent years they welcomed other FEPOWS from Districts further afield. Members formed a very strong comradeship which lasted well into the 21st Century. Sadly, due to age and ill health, the Association had to wind down in 2007. The three and a half years of captivity, starvation and maltreatment suffered by the men under the brutality of their Japanese captors should never be forgotten. This plaque is a permanent reminder of one of the worst conflicts known to man and to the memory of those who died and the spirit of those who endured./ WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

Inscription legible?

yes

Commemorations

Second World War (1939-1945): Far East Prisoners of War
Total names on memorial: 0
Served and returned: 0
Died: 0
Exact count: yes
Information shown: Undefined
Order of information: Undefined

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Trust fund/Scholarship

No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A

Responsibility

Mayor of Blackpool

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