Tag: Japan

Where in the world is the church?

Post author By Felicity Dale
Post date December 4, 2013
5 Comments on Where in the world is the church?

During World War II, my father was a prisoner of war under the Japanese. He, and those with him, endured unspeakable atrocities for more than three years. Although I was protected from all the details as I was growing up, it dominated our family in many ways. Looking back on it now, I’m fairly sure… Read More

Tags church, Japan, prisoner of war, PTSD, veterans

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A personal story for Memorial Day: in memory of my father

Post author By Felicity Dale
Post date May 27, 2013
3 Comments on A personal story for Memorial Day: in memory of my father

My father, Peter English, was one of the kindest, gentlest men I’ve ever known. Peter English: 1919 – 2003 In World War 2, my father volunteered to serve in the British Army. His regiment was sent to Singapore, where he was captured by the Japanese at the fall of Singapore and taken to Burma. He… Read More

Tags Fall of Singapore, Hiroshima, Japan, Memorial Day, Railroad of Death