The Soldier's Details

Surname:
Landwehr
First Name:
Frederick Henry
Nick Name:
Fred 'The Singing Cook'
Rank:
Private
Regimental #:
WX4877
Classification:
Cook
Company:
'A' Company
Enlisted:
10.07.1940
Discharged:
19.12.1945
DOB:
18.02.1921
Place of Birth:
West Perth, Western Australia
Father's Name:
Henry Frederick Landwehr
Mothers's Name:
Gertrude Landwehr
Religion:
Roman Catholic
Pre-war Occupation:
Plaster Fixer
Singapore:
Selarang Camp Changi, Johore Bahru, Adam Park, Selarang Barracks Changi
Force:
'D' Force Thailand, S Battalion
Camps Thailand:
Tarsau, Konkoita, Bangkok
POW#:
4/6311, 8804
Return Details 1945:
Bangkok-Singapore by aircraft (admitted to 2/14th A.G.H.), Singapore-Perth by aircraft.

General Description

Fred passed away in early 1985 aged 64.

Camp Locations:

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  • Johore Bahru, - Malaysia
  • Selarang Barracks Changi - Singapore
  • Selarang Camp Changi - Singapore
  • Tarsau, Tha Sao 125k - Thailand
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