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Frisby, Leonard E

UK, Far East Prisoners of War, 1942-1946

Full Name
Frisby, Leonard E
Date Of Birth
8 Dec 1919
Nationality
British
Date Of Death
19 Sep 1943
Fate
Died from beri beri and colitis.
Date of Capture
15 Feb 1942
Information
Brother of C R Frisby.
POW Camp
Malai 4
Rank Name
Bandsman
Service Number
3527067
Profession
Regular Army
Duty Location
Singapore
Next of Kin
Parents: C E & R M Frisby, 10 Leonard Road, South Chingford, Essex
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Manchester Regiment
Secondary Unit
1st Battalion
Archive Reference
Ron Bridge's Collection
Conflict Period
World War II
Served For
United Kingdom
regiment
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, Far East Prisoners of War, 1942-1946
Content Source
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Last Updated
23/10/2023
Description
During World War II, the Japanese Armed Forces captured nearly 140,000 Allied military personnel (Australia, Canada, Great Britain, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States) in the Southeast Asia and Pacific areas.