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Name:	Gavan Prendergast
Location	Melbourne, Australia
Email:	gprender@bigpond.net.au
Website:	NIL
Posted	2010-01-27 18:15:04
Comments:	Hello, My Grandfather, Harry Prendergast VX31011, was a POW who departed with "A Force". He was with the AASC. I have some photo's that appear to show him, and others, at their recovery in 1945. If anyone is interested, or can help me identify the pictures please let me know.

Name:	James Blake
Location	Moscow, Russia
Email:	blake.james@gmail.com
Posted	2010-01-03 20:19:45
Comments:	Gidday all. My Grandfather was Walter Blake (VX61042) of the 2/2 Pioneer Battalion. Has was captured in Java and worked on the Burma Thailand railway. For most of his life he very very rarely spoke about the war and his experience at all. I did get him to speak about it to some extent only once when I was at university in the early 1980s. He died in 1998. He was a reasonably tall man and quite dark skinned, and I understand he may have been 'given a belting' once or twice because of it. I recall his view that the Japanese weren't as bad as the Korean guards, and also that he expressed the view that the Dutch were sometimes unpopular in the camps. If anyone should happen to come across information concerning which particular camps he was in, or what tasks he/they was doing, or if he is mentioned in anyones recollections, I would certainly love to hear from you. Kind regards James Blake

Name:	Dick McDermott
Location	Sawtell NSW
Email:	richrd.j.mcdermott@det.nsw.edu.au
Posted	2009-11-13 11:00:10
Comments:	My great uncle John Patrick (Jack or "Bluey") Lennox 2/15th field regiment was a prisoner on the "line" Jack was a school teacher from Temora NSW born in Mudgee. He was, prior to the war a first grade Rugby League footballer with both South Sydney and St. George. Jack died on the line and is buried in the Thanbuyzat War cemetary. I have researched as much as I can of Jacks time on the line this site adds a little more. Thank you

Name:	Peter Maddox
Location	Tasmania
Email:	peter-maddox@netspace.net.au
Posted	2009-09-24 17:48:21
Comments:	My Father was a member of the 2/40th Battalion, Sparrow Force, I think and held captive by the Japanese after being captured in Timor. He worked and survived the Burma railway but died in 1978. He was private LAJ (Jim) Maddox of Black Hills Tasmania. He would not tell anything of his enslavement. It would be great to know of a survivor of the railway that remembers him.

Name:	John Dickson
Location	North Berwick. Scotland
Email:	jalbem@hotmail.com
Posted	2009-08-12 02:49:11
Comments:	Could anybody put me in topuch with my cousin Neil Macpherson from Western Australia,he is not answering my e-mails hope he is still around

Name:	MICKY DENNE
Location	ENGLAND
Email:	micky.denne@o2.co.uk
Posted	2009-08-11 16:12:05
Comments:	My father Major VAH Denne, 2nd battalion The Gordon Highlanders, he worked on the railway, but he never spoke much about it, like a lot of others I think it changed him as a man and father... I'm trying to find out more but not much progress so far, if anyone can help in any way I dont even know which camp he was in many thanks in advance Micky Denne

Name:	james
Posted	2009-07-27 00:34:30
Comments:	My grandad served in the royal norfolk regiment, part of the 18th Infantry Division in the defence of Singapore and Malaya. I've always wondered exactly which burma camp he ended up in but it seems hard to find out without any further information. does anybody know anything about the norfolk regiment? kind regards

Name:	Leonie McGaw
Location	Nambour, Qld
Email:	mcgawleonie@yahoo.com.au
Posted	2009-05-13 15:29:15
Comments:	It is with great sadness that I have just learnt of Ernie Redman's passing - a huge loss to the BTRMA and the people of Esperance. I had the pleasure of Ernie's company on the four Quiet Lion Tours I took part in. Ernie always wore a smile and was always surrounded by his "harem" as we called them - the (usually female) students from Esperance who treasured Ernie as a second grandfather. Ernie and the other POWs who are the backbone of the BTRMA are enduring examples of the Aussie spirit. I'm sure there's a special place for you with your mates in Heaven, Ernie. Time to rest, mate, you've done your bit.

Name:	Mike Gibbs
Location	Esperance
Email:	mikegibbs@wn.com.au
Posted	2009-05-04 15:45:36
Comments:	I feel very privileged to have been on the 2009 Quiet Lion Tour. To spend time with ex-POWs Snow Fairclough, Neil MacPherson and Bill Haskell, “Uncles” so-called by our Thai guides, was an experience to treasure. These men have seen and survived the worst of man’s inhumanity to man but also the best of the compassion and self-sacrifice of mateship. When they related events in their steady measured tones, the impact was very telling. Occasionally a memory would tap them on the shoulder and we could see and share a little of their pain. The trip wasn’t just a sombre pilgrimage however, it was also a kaleidoscope of experiences, travelling by longtail boat, Thai Railways and air-conditioned bus. Enjoying exotic meals on a river cruiser, a floating restaurant, a pontoon raft, a balcony overlooking the River Kwae and luxurious well appointed hotel dining rooms. Then there was the shopping, acres of bustling, colourful, lively stalls with the excitement of seeking the right gift at the right price. The Anzac Day service of Hellfire Pass was the exact opposite and gave us all time to reflect and think our own thoughts on all who “gave their tomorrows for our today.” All in all the Quiet Lion Tour is a credit to the Burma Thailand Railway Memorial Association and I would recommend it to anyone.

Name:	Gavin Carmichael
Location	UK
Email:	gavcarmichael@googlemail.com
Posted	2009-03-18 18:22:48
Comments:	I have in my posession a bronze medallion which I believe was made in Bampong for Japanese officers to celebrate the completion of the Thailand/Burma railway. The medallion belonged to a relative who served in the British army and was captured by the Japanese in Singapore in 1942. The Australian war memorial site -http://cas.awm.gov.au/heraldry/REL/19904 - suggests that there are only 6 of these medallions known to exist. I would be interested to contact any readers who have information about such medallions.

Name:	Leonie McGaw
Location	Nambour, Qld
Email:	mcgawleonie@yahoo.com.au
Posted	2009-01-26 07:10:30
Comments:	Congratulations on Neil's OAM announced today in the Australia Day honours. If anyone deserves one it is Neil for his untiring efforts in promoting the BTRMA, honouring the memory and experiences of POWs and assisting their families to find out more about them. Neil is an inspiration to me every day of my life. Leonie McGaw

Name:	John F Kay
Location	Dunkeld Victoria
Email:	johnfkay@hotmail.com
Posted	2009-01-17 13:13:02
Comments:	My mothers brother (my uncle), who of course I never met, died of dysentery on the railway. He was Private Dennis Minahan VX64674. He was a reinforcement for the 2/29 Infantry Battalion. He died on the 10/5/43 and is buried in the Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, grave A11.C1. The last work group he was in was Force A. If anyone knows of him or members of his battalion or their family would like to email me, I would like to hear from you. Thank you in advance.

Name:	Mic Noble
Location	Queensland
Email:	micnoble13@hotmail.com
Posted	2009-01-07 21:22:08
Comments:	Dear Sirs, My name is Michael Noble and my father was a POW Qx14864 Roy (Stewart) Noble. For the last Ten years I have been doing diplays at our local Libraries and schools in memory. I started with my father and since then I have been trying to include as many people as I can with each year being different from the last. In those early days I contacted Mr McPherson and he offered me some wonderful support and assistance , and I would like to take this Opportunity to say thankyou. Especially now that my two young Daughters Caitlin 11 and Maddison 9 have started assisting me in keeping the memory of all those who have served alive for future generations. I find great inspiration from all the wonderful ExPOW's that I have been fortunate to meet,so when times have been a bit hard for me I look at the contribution that you all have contributed to the world and it gets me motivated to go again and for this I personally thank you. Please find attached a digital copy of our Little thank you, and also the newspaper article. thank you Mic, Caitlin & Maddison

Name:	Barbara
Location	Sydney, NSW
Email:	bgmadaw@optusnet.com.au
Posted	2009-01-04 12:55:27
Comments:	Finding it hard to locate my Uncle Franks daughter/granddaughters. Francis Samuel William Russell joined 2/20th battalion and is mentioned in Don Walls Beyond Singapore. His Daughter Barbara Jean was born 1942, and I have been told has since passed away. Frank joined the army with his best mate, Vic Barnes

Name:	Kerry Tolson
Location	Alstonville NSW
Email:	kerryt.2008@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-11-10 12:35:33
Comments:	I am researching my Great-Uncle William Edward SMITH NX45070 who was captured in Java, March 1942 and sent to the Burma-Thai Railway - possibly with A Force Januay 1943. William was killed whilst being held on the Japanese ship TAMAHOKO MARU which was torpedoed on 24th June 1944 off the coast of Nagasaki, Japan. I would like to find out where Uncle William was during the time of March 1942 until June 1944 and if/where he was on the Burma-Thai railway. Any information would be greatly appreciate. Wonderful site. Thankyou for this moving memorial to these endearing people.

Name:	Deborah King
Location	Carnamah/Perth
Email:	deborahk_9@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-10-09 10:12:28
Comments:	I went on the 2005 QLT and had the time of my life. I got to meet amazing people and learnt so much about everything. It is something that I will never forget! One day I hope to be able to go again. (one day soon). To everyone who was on the 2005 trip I havn't forgotten you and hope to get in touch soon. miss you all!!! EMAIL ME! Also thanks to all who organised the trip.

Name:	Cary Sandell ("Uncle Cary")
Location	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Email:	cdcs2000@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-08-04 19:14:34
Comments:	Hello All, what an excellent website. I am looking for any information about the 2/2nd Australian Pioneers who served in Syria, Java, on the Railway (1st forming) and New Guinea, Tarakan, Borneo, Balikpapan (2nd forming) so I can complete a website for the 2/2nd Pioneers Younger Generation Group (I am a member - more members are great). Every bit helps! Stories, photos, notes. In answer to a query, the Battalion history book can be purchased from the 2/2nd Pioneer Association in Melbourne. Emails welcome! Thanks, Cary

Name:	Runaldo Muller
Location	Esperance
Email:	saboy42@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-05-06 20:39:12
Comments:	I have learned a lot on this tour - the greatest lesson of all was the one about Mateship. Neil's poem at the reef laying service was very dear to me but became truely meaningful when after the serice Snow was doing the rounds and visited all his mates who died, saluted them and made a toast to each one of them. I hope that I will also one day be just as priveledge to have great mates. Another picture comes to mind when Bill was telling a story of Toby at the cutting and with tears in his eyes he had to stop as he became so overwhelmed. Ernie's mate Toby meant a lot to all! Thank you for sharing with us - we are very priveledge!

Name:	Laeticia Muller
Location	ESPERANCE
Email:	laeticia.muller@det.edu.wa.au
Posted	2008-05-06 20:33:34
Comments:	I am a teacher at the ESHS and was lucky enough to accompany the 10 students from our school this year. As a born South African who spend my last 8 years in UK I was not emotionaly or mentally prepared for what was installed for me! I was looking forward to learn more about Thailand and to hear the war stories from the people who have been there. My family and I got aquinted with Ernie Redman through out our fundraising events during December 2007, I was looking forward in accompanying him and relive a part of history. However - it became a personal journey for me ... I only came to realise that every single person in this generation has a link to WWI and WWII - my own grandfather was an POW in Italy after he fought under the British flag in Egypt. My husband's grandfather was a POW in Java - comming on this tour gave me personal growth in realising that all these people, soldiers, mothers, wifes, sisters, uncles or children had paid a price. I came to realise that it was worth it for each one of them as they truely loved their countries and believed in what they were doing. Most of all I went as an oursider but came back an AUSTRALIAN - and I am proud of it! Thank you very much to the tour opperator Eric for a most interesting, funfilled tour. Thank you very much to the chairman Roger and his team for making history part of my story. However I am the most greatful to our exPOWs, Bill, Snow, Ernie, Wallie and Neil for sharing their emotional momories with us! You guys are GREAT and we will ALWAYS be thankful!

Name:	Joan-dre Muller
Location	Esperance
Email:	dre1710@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-05-06 20:20:21
Comments:	It was the greatest experience in my life! I would like to thank every one for the support and effort they have put into the QLT 2008. I was looking forward to the trip but did not think in my wildest dreams that I would learn and grow that much! The whole Anzac day and the build up to it showed me what a great gift we have received from our anchestors who fought in the WWII and other wars. They gave their lives so that we can have freedom and liberty - may we never forget that! I will make it my own personal mission to tell all my friends and my own children one day, about the priveledge to be an Australian. The exPOWs are true heroes and we are so privledge that they are still here to share their story with us. THANK YOU!!!

Name:	Jacqui Harkness
Location	Esperance
Email:	harky52@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-05-02 14:38:14
Comments:	I took part in the 2008 QLT. Best experience of my life, met loads of people and it changed my view on life. Thanks everyone for making it happen. Hope to meet up with you all soon. xo

Name:	Alysha Jolly
Location	Three Springs, Western Australia
Email:	princess_dolly9301@westnet.com.au
Posted	2008-05-02 11:29:03
Comments:	To all those who make the Quiet Lion Tour what it is today, Thank you so much to every one who make the Quiet Lion Tour go on each year. I had the best time on the tour. It was the best thing i have ever done and i hope to come back next year. I would like to put out a special thankyou to eric wilson who does so much for the tour... i appreciate it eric. and also to mr bill haskell. you are an amazing man bill. for you to get up there to thailand with your leg in a brace just for us kids is amazing. thank you so much for your stories and songs. love alysha jolly Carnamah District High School

Name:	Katherine Barry
Location	Southern Cross WA
Email:	pomkathynt@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-04-25 15:48:39
Comments:	I am hpoing someone from in this site can help - long - sorry BUT I was fostered in 1968 and have only recently found out i am the Grandaughter of Pte Eric Napolean Oxley NX35360.. 2/20th Battalion - yes i have his war records - Anyway i am researching my biological family tree and i saw in granddads records that he was a POW in Malaya. If anyone has any info they can give me i would be eternally grateful as he is now deceased. His son helps a little but i know talking about his father pains him. Please feel free to email me if you knew or knew of my granddad. Thank you in advance.... Kath

Name:	Chanaka Fernando
Location	Sydney NSW Australia
Posted	2008-04-25 13:18:05
Comments:	Great site. Tells a lot about forgotten past

Name:	Martin Daley
Location	Melbourne
Email:	martin(at)baysidewide.com
Posted	2008-04-23 22:11:16
Comments:	Thanks for the great site. As we approach Anzac Day 2008, recent attention on the TBR inspired me to do a bit more research and so I find myself here. My father was Pte J.A. Daley, 105 Aust Gen Tspt Coy (Petrol Park) VX27086. Jack, or Jim as he was also known, passed away in Dec. 2005 aged 92. One book that may be worthy of inclusion in your reading list is "One fourteenth of an elephant" by Ian Denys Peek. (ISBN 0 7329 1168 0). Dad thought this Englishman's 'matter-of-fact' description of the daily difficulties of PoW life gave a good account of how it was. Salutations to all PoWs, returned servicemen and servicewomen and their family and friends. Lest We Forget

Name:	Tom Cooper
Location	Melbourne
Email:	tomcooper@aapt.net.au
Posted	2008-04-22 17:37:01
Comments:	Harry Nankivell , VX18564 was in 2/2 Pioneer Battalion and a POW somewhere in Thailand. His theatre of war was Java after the Middle East. Harvey was the dear partner to my grandmother and a gentler, kinder and more humble man you'd never find. Never a harsh word for anyone. He'd rather leave the room. I'd love to meet someone else that knew Harvey and could tell me a story or two.

Name:	Jason Shipston
Location	North Queensland
Email:	jay@seafm.com.au
Posted	2008-04-14 09:57:21
Comments:	I am doing some research on my Family, and the involvement on the Burma Railway. Anyone at all have any info on my late Grandfather Donald Shipston? Any information at all would be much appreciated. Ta

Name:	Donald R Buchanan
Location	Canada
Email:	donald_buchanan@rogers.com
Posted	2008-04-01 07:24:52
Comments:	GREAT SITE, I JUST WISH THERE WAS A BRITISH ONE. MY FATHER WAS ASCOTSMAN ATTACHED TO THE 2ND CAMBRIDGESHIRE REGT.(George Dale Buchanan) CAPTURED IN SINGAPORE. HE ALWAYS TALKED OF THE AUZZIES AND WHAT A GOOD BUNCH OF FELLOWS THEY WERE.

Name:	Glenda Bone-Gault
Location	Brisbane
Email:	glendamg50@optusnet.com.au
Website:	n/a
Posted	2008-03-26 10:28:29
Comments:	Thank you for your wonderful site. I have recently started researching my family history and have learnt that my Father's Cousin, Alfred James Bone QX 9463, 2/10 Field Regt. AIF. was "entrained to F Force" 18.4.43, he died in "Burma" 12th Oct 1943. The Commonwealth War Graves site says his Grave/Memorial is Ref A5 A2 Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery. I am not sure if this means he is in fact buried there or if his name is on a memorial plaque. Once again thank you to the tireless people who undertake sites such as this one.

Name:	Tony Wege
Location	South Australia
Posted	2008-03-23 09:24:40
Comments:	Just to let people know that in md February '08 I put a request about a PoW relative of mine in this guest book. Through the good offices of this site and links they have to others, in one month I received news of my relative that has given me a good start in the research process. See, it all does work. Thanks to all who have helped me.

Name:	Jennifer Dadd
Location	Sydney
Email:	jdadd@optusnet.com.au
Posted	2008-05-08 12:02:36
Comments:	Great site, great information. I can remember my father, Pte Garry Hooper, 2/2 Pioneer Btn, telling me about some of his experiences on the Burma Railway. Sadly he passed away in 1998 and, as I get older and my grand children arrive, I wish I knew more to pass on to the children. I have managed to piece together a rough outline of his service through his stories and reading various books and sites like this. I know there is a book about the 2/2 Pioneers...can anyone tell me where I can get a copy?

Name:	Dwayne
Location	Bullsbrook W.A
Email:	wyldchild@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-05-22 20:23:50
Comments:	Hi, to those interested i reccomend this pilgrimage to anybody. I was a part of the 2008 QLT as the FESA Junior and i would do it all again tommorrow if i could. The whole tour was extremely well organised and expertly done, i met some great new friends and even discovered some old ones. I would like to thank everybody for making me feel at home and a special thanks to Robert Tingely and Eric Wilson you guys have done a great job. But my most greatful thank you go's out to the ex -POWs you are the best of the best and thank you so much. Regards Dwayne

Name:	Mike Kelly
Location	Victoria
Posted	2008-06-17 21:31:52
Comments:	My high school headmaster at Highett High , F.E. Farmer , was a survivor of the Rakuyo Maru sinking .. He only once mentioned his harrowing experiences , during a morning assembly of the whole school. We students were too young and silly to appreciate just what he had gone through. Mike

Name:	Graeme Hegney
Location	Mandurah WA
Posted	2008-06-14 16:38:56
Comments:	I have just finished reading "The Burma Railway, Hellships & Coalmines" Wow i found it hard to put this book down! It brought a tear to my eyes in many parts and embeded in my mind the hardships that these men suffered at the hands of the Japanese. It also reminds me of the harsh reality that material things mean very little and that true friendships, mateships mean't the difference between life and death.

Name:	Danny Brady
Location	Sydney
Email:	deepseadan@optusnet.com.au
Posted	2008-06-07 19:10:59
Comments:	My maternal Grandfather McKINNON, EDWARD Signalman NX26294 30/06/1943 age 35 8th Div. Australian Corps of Signals Rests peacfully grave 10. F. 2-10. L. 4. KANCHANABURI WAR CEMETERY Edwards service record list beri beri as cause of death. Any information on Edward greatfully cherished. God Bless and thank you

Name:	Leonie McGaw
Location	Nambour Qld
Email:	mcgawleonie@yahoo.com.au
Posted	2008-03-04 07:09:47
Comments:	Re Keith Flanagan - My sympathy to the BTRMA committee and Keith's family on his passing. A tireless worker for the cause, an extraordinary wit and not a bad bloke, either!! He will be missed.

Name:	Kathryn Fender
Location	The Vines WA
Email:	pbe@iprimus.com.au
Posted	2008-03-05 13:19:12
Comments:	TO MY DAD (Keith Flanagan OAM) In the words of Shakespeare; Love sought is good, but given unsought is better. You are my strengh and you are the greatest man I have ever known."Be not afraid of greatness, Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em. Good night Good night parting is such sweet sorrow. love always your daughter Kathryn, son-inlaw andrew and grandchildren Jessica, Thomas & Rhys XXXXX

Name:	Tony Wege
Location	Nuriootpas SA
Email:	wege@internode.on.net
Posted	2008-02-19 19:39:04
Comments:	I am trying to find anything about my step uncle, William G Gass (SX10424) of the 4th reserve motor transport company, PoW of the Japanese 1942-45. He has long passed away but family lore has it that he was on the Thai Burma railway at some stage. I know nothing about wherehe was and what he did whilst a PoW. I would love to hear from anyone who has come across his name.

Name:	Tegan Lind
Location	Carnamah/Moora/Marchagee
Email:	sexy_tegz_2@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-02-21 19:39:38
Comments:	The Quiet Lion Tour was a great experience i would love the opportunity to do it again. i learnt so much and it was my first time over seas. I recommend this trip to anyone that gets the chance to go... i had a great time.

Name:	Ross Foreman
Location	Perth, Western Australia. Ipswich, Queensl
Email:	dora@iinet.net.au
Posted	2008-01-30 19:57:31
Comments:	My brother, JACK NELSON FOREMAN (QX14809) Bombardier 2/10 Field Regiment, was a casualty on the railway. He is buried at the THANBYUZAYAT WAR CEMETERY Grave/Memorial Ref. Sp. Mem. A13. A. 20 . He was with F Force. He was from Bundaberg and Brisbane. I'm interested to know if anyone remembers him. He died before I was born and I'm interested to find out what he was like.

Name:	Denise Lechmere
Location	Melbourne
Email:	deniselech@hotmail.com
Posted	2008-01-28 17:23:54
Comments:	I am trying find any information I can about my Uncle Claude Walter Bailey. He originated from South Australia, served as Gunner with the: 2/1 Heavy Battery (Coastal Unit), Service Number SX13242. He was taken prisoner on Timor and died on the way to Japan on the "Hell Ship" Tamahoko Maru. Thank you for the great website.

Name:	Shaina Kelly
Location	Perth, WA
Email:	shana_banana1@hotmail.com
Comments:	Had a great time on the 2007 tour. Thanks to all the POWs, teachers and everyone who helped to make it so great. Would love to keep in contact with anyone from the tour, so email me :D

Name:	Keith Ridley
Location	Cambridgeshire, UK
Email:	hmsalbion@hotmail.com
Comments:	My wife & I visited Hintock Camp for an overnight stay in November 2007 visiting both the Museum & Hellfire Pass. As a modern day ex-serviceman, I found the experience most moving. A tranquil environment today, but one can only imagine the true hell those who were forced to work there underwent. 'LEST WE FORGET'

Name:	Tina Sutherland (nee)
Location	Near Wagga Wagga, NSW
Comments:	Thank you for this excellent site. This site has thrown a very personal and yet informative light on the war years of my father Jim Sutherland ( No 1 Sqdn. RAAF - Kota Bahru, Burma-Thai Railway POW, Singapore POW, Awa Maru, Senryu POW) who died this year, August 2007. Like others who have commented in this guest book, not much was said of those years at home, and it is only now I begin to fully appreciate what happened thanks to the few sites like this. An especial thank you to Neil Mac Pherson who has so generously given of his time to supply us with further information on top of all his hard work here.

Name:	Neil MacPherson
Location	Mandurah W.A
Email:	macphersonbros@bigpond.com
Comments:	Now that we are back on line we welcome your comments and enquiries

Name:	Clive Nicholls
Location	Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK
Email:	clive@butterflyhotels.co.uk
Comments:	My father francis john nicholls was in H force and I am trying to make contact with someone who can give more info on H force. My father returned after the war, married my mother had two sons in 1950 and 1952 and then died in 1957 due to trauma due to the ill treatment during his time in thailand and changi. he was an officer in RIASC and was in H force.

Name:	Anthony Rengel
Location	Perth Australia
Email:	joe_kwel@hotmail.com
Comments:	Today I was celebrating my birthday with a massive Thai fest, I took myself back to what I was doing last year, doing exactly the same thing but enjoying it in the heart of Thailand. I hope everyone on the trip completely enjoys themselves, its great fun and you will have plenty of great memories, I know that the trip is definately one of my life highlights. And to the Diggers who go back there year after year, good on you, you are doing our country proud.

Name:	Sarah Ellis
Location	Nambour Australia
Email:	haras_t@hotmail.com
Comments:	Hi all, its me again, I went on the trip last year, i think it was great, all the best to everyone going this year, you guys will have such fun, looking forward to reading all the stories that you leave.. Have a great time guys.. Sarah

Name:	Peter Stockton
Location	Victoria Australia
Email:	peter.stockton@mh.org.au
Comments:	Thank you for a great site that pays honour to all those who worked on the railway. If any ex-pows remember my father Thomas Herbert Stockton 2/2nd pioneers or my uncle Donald Shipston 2/2nd pioneers i would welcome any contact. Least We Forget Regards Peter

Name:	CSGT Anthony Rengel
Location	Perth Australia
Email:	joe_kwel@hotmail.com
Comments:	Hey all. Im currently on my Cadet Officers Course with the AAFC and I am doing my lectures in a few days. Having been the on the tour, Im doing my lecture on it and hopefully promote it a bit. Best of luck with this years tour.

Name:	Karen Jones
Location	Perth Australia
Email:	gjon2413@bigpond.net.au
Comments:	I think your site is wonderful. My father (Ronald William Wyllie) who is nearly 90 years of age was a Prisoner of War in Changi and attached to the Burma Railway. He is a fantastic person and has so many stories, both good and bad to tell, of his experiences in wartime. If anyone wishes to correspond with him, please contact my email address. Thank you once again for an informative and memorable site. Regards, Karen Jones

Name:	Kentley Miles (KJ)
Location	Brisbane Australia
Email:	kj626@ozemail.com.au
Comments:	Have just spent time in Thailand, and visited Hellfire Pass and Konchanaburi.. Was very moved by the experience and intend to return..

Name:	Zoe
Location	Mildura Australia
Email:	vicchick06@hotmail.com
Comments:	Id just like to say how excellent your site is.I appreciate every piece of information that helps me put together the events during that part of my grandfathers life.He was quite impressed with the site also.Thanks again.

Name:	Rick Hayes
Location	Melbourne Australia
Email:	mrdurtal@bigpond.net.au
Comments:	Thanks for your help Neil...wish I had stumbled across your site sooner! Rick

Name:	Marie Pearson
Location	Hereford, UK
Email:	marie060278@aol.com
Comments:	My grandad George Garland was 1 who took part in the building of the railway. I know its a sore subject to talk about in our family. Im trying to get a memorie book done for him but its hard to find out information without upsett the family. If anyone could help me please mail me

Name:	Otto Kreefft
Location	Hendrik Ido Ambacht, Netherlands
Email:	ottokreefft@planet.nl
Comments:	I am Dutch. and one of the survivals of the Death Railway. I really admire and appreciate the work of the Association. Untill now here in Holland there is not such a drive to pass the history of the Railway to future generations as you do in Australia. What a splended webbsite !! The only thing I want to say is : THANK YOU !!

Name:	Peter Plant
Location	Bundaberg Qld Australia
Email:	phoenix@interworx.com.au
Comments:	My two uncles were prisoners of Changi. This web page, if they were alive to see it, would receive their highest accolades as you have done a fantastic job reminding everybody of the sacrifices those men & women made for the future generations. Peter.

Name:	Tegan Dewar
Location	Perth Australia
Email:	tegan.dewar@joondalup.wa.gov.au
Comments:	This page has been done so well im very impressed. Im looking to catch up with anyone who went on the 2000 tour. Email on the above address.

Name:	Deanne
Location	Canberra Australia
Email:	deanne.griffin@netspeed.com.au
Comments:	My grandmothers first husband, Rees Anthony CROCKER VX65455, 25/27 Ind Bde Wkshp, was one of the many unlucky Australians who survived the Railway but perished following the sinking of the Rakuyo Maru on 12 September 1944. I thank you for this wonderful website on behalf of my Aunt and Uncle, children of Rees, who have very little knowledge of their fathers life and have only information researched and shared by people like you to give them some insight into what he went through. If anyone knew Rees or is able to help me find out his movements between the fall of Singapore and his death on the Rakuyo Maru I would be most pleased to hear from them.

Name:	Catherine Jones
Location	Nambour Australia
Email:	cath_1988@hotmail.com
Comments:	The tour was an unforgettable experience. I am forever grateful to Neil, Owen, Bill and Ernie who taught me so much and for what they did. They are such lovely men, who will never be forgotten. The website looks great. Thank you to all the people who made the 2005 journey so fun. I would love to stay in contact with all of you

Name:	Josh Starick
Email:	starro7@hotmail.com
Comments:	Great site that has been well put together. Looking to say gday to anyone that went on the 2000 tour. Email as above.

Name:	Heleen Grader
Location	The Netherlands
Email:	hpwa59@hotmail.com
Comments:	My father, Paul Grader, died only recently. He did not tell us children much about his time at the Burma Railroad, but reading the website I came across so many familiar names. Now I understand what so many POWs have gone through, only partyly as one can never understand fully !

Name:	Kevin & Dot Drinnen
Location	Brisbane Australia
Email:	kevdrinnen@hotmail.com
Comments:	Congratulations on your comprehensive website. After 2 great Quiet Lion tours,2003 & 2004, Dot & I decided to meet QLT2005 at Home Phu Toey privately for the main events, Dawn & 11am Services. We were privileged to join you all on the Kwae Noi boat trip & hear Bill Haskell address us all at Hintok Mountain. Who will ever forget Bills address at the 11am service at Kanchanaburi Cemetery. May there be many more Quiet Lion tours, Regards, Kev & Dot Drinnen, Brisbane.

Name:	Julie Summers
Location	Oxford United Kingdom
Email:	mail@juliesummers.net
Website:	www.juliesummers.net
Comments:	This is a fantastic site and a wonderfully researched resource. It is so important to update the research as more and more material becomes available. My humble compliments to all FEPOWs who continue to give so much to this story. Julie

Name:	Sarah Ellis
Location	Nambour Australia
Email:	haras_t@hotmail.com
Comments:	Hi everyboby, its Sarah again. just want to thank everone who put this tour together, it was the best 12 days of my life, the ex PoWs are so great, they are the best people, and the people i met there from W.A were fantastic aswel, Like...Laura, Deborah, Erin, Kate, Todd, Grayden, Nathan and so many more, but they are a couple of people i met and became friends with, its a pitty we didnt have longer to spend more time with them. The airport was the worst, so emotional... i miss everyone that was there. I would like to thank Leonie once again, and also Mr Maher, thanks guys xoxo

Name:	John Winters
Location	Melbourne Australia
Email:	jandmwinters@iprimus.com.au
Comments:	Maybe some one may have known my father Sgt T.A.Winters VX39334, 13th A.G.H. died Sept 1943 at Tanbaya in Burma buried at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery , keep up the good work

Name:	Grant Welch
Location	Perth Australia
Email:	grantwelch13@hotmail.com
Comments:	The tour was the most amazing thing i have ever experienced in my life. Thank you to everyone who made it possible and i hope ill be able to go on the tour again one day.

Name:	Alan McKenzie
Location	Dawesville, West Australia
Email:	alnpammckenzie@bigpond.com
Comments:	My father was Donald McKenzie,2/2nd Pioneer Bat,VX34455. A great site that will always keep their memories alive. We wont forget

Name:	Dana West
Location	Hoffman, Illinois, USA
Email:	vlwest@frontiernet.net
Comments:	My Great Uncle, Melvin H. Mahlandt, was a USS Houston POW. He passed away October 1, 1990. He never spoke much about his experiences ao I would like to contact any POWs who may have known him.

Name:	Felix( Frits) Bakker
Location	Drenthe province, The Netherlands
Email:	felcon5@wanadoo.nl
Comments:	A magnificent site!Congratulations! The Lists of Railroadcamps are very interesting to me as a Dutch ex-pow,who was there too.Best wishes

Name:	David Wingate
Location	New Albany USA
Email:	panmaule@aol.com
Comments:	Very interesting site. If any ex-POWs remembered David Rintoul or John Godber, would love to hear from them.

Name:	Roger Mansell
Location	Los Altos California USA
Email:	pow1@mansell.com
Website:	www.mansell.com
Comments:	Simply an outstanding site. We are very proud to add direct links to your wonderful site. It is because of you and your fellow POWS that we strive to document every camp. You have shown how it SHOULD be done. Again, congratulations on a job well done.

Name:	Tony Carter
Location	Quirindi Australia
Email:	titocarter@optusnet.com.au
Comments:	Sites such as this are invaluable. Neil MacPherson has been a source of great encouragement to me in finally completing work on compiling and editing Mick McCarthys Diary. Mick and Neil served on the railway together from the 35 kilo camp on, to the end of the war. Mick willingly participated in the work until his death in 1995 so that we could understand part of our history - an objective in common withthe BTRMA Inc. Congratulations on a wonderful project to all of you who have contributed. Tony.

Name:	John Dickson
Location	Edinburgh Scotland
Email:	jalbem@hotmail.com
Comments:	thanks to my cousin neil macpherson from west australia for all the information on this website,my brother died in 1942 on the burma railway laid to rest at thambuyacat cemetary served with 2nd gordons

Name:	Di Elliott
Location	Canberra Australia
Email:	thebluehaze@ozemail.com.au
Comments:	Finally, a damn good accurate site on the BTR – congratulations!!!!

Name:	Neil MacPherson BTRMA Committee
Location	Mandurah, West Australia
Email:	macphersonbros@bigpond.com
Website:	www.btrma.org.au
Comments:	Congratulations and thanks to our Web Designer Trevor Lancaster of EzFrog Web Design, a great project, it was a pleasure to work with you Trevor.

Name:	Mick Festing
Location	Brisbane Australia
Email:	mfesting@bigpond.net.au
Comments:	Son inlaw of NX38685(N95217) Percival Henry CURVEY Service 19 Jul 41 - 15 Jan 46

Name:	Sarah Ellis
Location	Nambour Australia
Email:	haras_t@hotmail.com
Comments:	I think its a great site, i will be going this year and today we have 14 days left before we do go, i would like to thank Leonie for making this all possible for us 7 students from Queensland to go, i know we will have a great time there. Thanks heaps :-)

Name:	Jonathan Moffatt
Location	Coventry UK
Email:	JonathanMoffatt@aol.com
Comments:	Thanks, Neil and friends, for this valuable and most interesting contribution to raising awareness of the Thailand-Burma Railway. Keep up the good work. best wishes Jonathan

Name:	Midge Carter
Location	Perth WA Australia
Email:	midge23@iinet.net.au
Comments:	Neil and Co this is a most impressive site. Trish and I congratulate all involved and I am looking forward to being with you again this April.

Name:	Digger Tomlinson
Location	Darwin NT
Email:	digjun@austarnet.com.au
Comments:	An interesting and informative site. I havent read all the articles yet but I will be back. My wife and I are looking forward to participating in the 2005 tour. I will pass the address on to others.