The Soldier's Details
- Surname:
- Northey
- First Name:
- Gerard
- Nick Name:
- Jock
- Rank:
- Sergeant (Promoted on 24.1.1942)
- Regimental #:
- WX9407
- Classification:
- Cook
- Company:
- Headquarters Company
- Enlisted:
- 21.11.1940
- Discharged:
- 13.06.1946
- DOB:
- 2.01.1907
- Place of Birth:
- Edinburgh, Scotland
- Father's Name:
- Not Known
- Mothers's Name:
- Not Known
- Religion:
- Presbyterian
- Pre-war Occupation:
- Butcher and Cook
- Singapore:
- Selarang Camp Changi
- Force:
- ‘A’ Force Burma, Green Force, No. 3 Battalion
- Camps Thailand:
- Wampo, Tamarkan, Chungkai, Tamuang
- POW#:
- 2678
- Return Details 1945:
- Thailand-Singapore by aircraft; Singapore-Fremantle, HMT Tamaroa
General Description
On returning to WA, Jock spent time at Lady Mitchell convalescing. His eyesight had suffered due to vitamin deficiency.
Camp Locations:
- Selarang Camp Changi - Singapore
- Chungkai, 60k - Thailand
- Tamarkan, Tha Makham 56k - Thailand
- Tamuang, Tha Muang 39k - Thailand
- Wampo, Wang Pho 114k - Thailand ***
