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Researching FEPOW History Group's 2nd International Conference at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA), Alrewas, Staffordshire on Saturday & Sunday, 31 May – 1 June, 2008 |
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The focus will be FEPOW and civilian internment in SINGAPORE, MALAYA & HONG KONG, 1941-1945 International Keynote Speakers: Mr Jeyathurai A. (Jeya) – Director of the Changi Museum, Singapore The Fall of Malaya and Singapore and How Singapore commemorates WWII Tony Banham – Founder of the Hong Kong War Diary website The battle for Hong Kong, FEPOW & Civilian Internees and the Hellships Sears Eldredge PhD – FEPOW camp entertainments Guest Lecturers: Peter Francis – Commonwealth War Graves Commission Dr Nigel Stanley – Medical aspects relating to FEPOW and civilian internees David Tett – FEPOW mail and postal history Peter Thompson – author of "The Battle for Singapore"; speaking on aspects of the Pacific War Special Guests: Roderick Suddaby – Imperial War Museum Rod Beattie - Director of the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre Roger Mansell – Director of the Center for FEPOW Research, USA Fred Seiker – FEPOW Once again, we hope to be joined by at least 12 FEPOW guests including representatives of two famous Highland regiments. £100 per delegate for the two days (Deposit £40 now, balance to pay Feb.08) To book your place: Log on to: www.researchingfepowhistory.org.uk for a regisration form or contact Meg Parkes by e-mail mm.parkes@talktalk.net or alternatively write to: Kranji, 34 Queens Road, Hoylake, Wirral CH47 2AJ Book early to avoid disappointment! Places will be allocated on a strictly first-come, first-served basis. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear leading international experts in the field of FEPOW history research. |