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Thank you for visiting our website dedicated to honouring the memories and stories of Scotland Far East prisoners of war from World II. Our mission is to immortalise the experiences and sacrifices of every FEPOW, ensuring their bravery is never forgotten. Through education, remembrance events, and community engagement, we strive to keep their legacy alive for future generations. Join us in our efforts to celebrate their courage and resilience as we work together to preserve this important chapter of history.

To Remember

is to

Honour

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The Scotland FEPOW Trust is a non-profit organisation dedicated to honouring, supporting, and remembering the Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOWs) from Scottish regiments. Established to acknowledge the severe hardships endured by these individuals during World War II, the Trust aims to ensure their bravery, suffering, and legacy are forever remembered.

The Trust’s mission encompasses several key goals:

• Support and Commemoration: To honour every FEPOW with a memorial plaque in their hometown, ensuring their sacrifices are forever remembered and their legacies preserved.
• Research and Documentation: Encourage and fund research into the experiences of FEPOWs, preserving personal narratives, military records, and historical documents to enrich our collective memory.
• Community Building: Organise reunions, events, and forums for veterans, their families, and the public to strengthen community ties, share experiences, and offer mutual support.
• Advocacy and Awareness: Advocate for the recognition and rights of FEPOWs, promoting public awareness campaigns and engaging with policymakers to ensure their contributions are acknowledged and their welfare prioritised.
• International Collaboration: Foster partnerships with organisations and institutions in other countries to promote reconciliation, understanding, and healing, reflecting on the shared history of the FEPOWs’ experience.
• Legacy : supporting studies in Far East Prisoner of war history, peace, and conflict resolution to inspire future generations towards making a positive impact in the world.

Through these initiatives, the Scotland FEPOW Trust seeks to embody the spirit of resilience, honour, and unity demonstrated by these veterans, ensuring their legacy is preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

Graves of far east prisoners of war FEPOWS WW2