SERVICE AT KRANJI PRISONER OF WAR CAMP BY BISHOP OF SINGAPORE (7/9/1945)

This film is held by the Imperial War Museum (ID: JFU 332).

Synopsis

The Right Reverend Leonard Wilson, Bishop of Singapore, holds a church service at Kranji prisoner of war camp in Singapore, following the liberation of the inmates.

Procession of clergy enter a courtyard at Kranji camp. The congregation rise. Private George Purdy playing a small organ. Men singing. Bishop addressing the congregation.

Notes

The dopesheet adds that all the participants in this service had been interned in Kranji, including the Bishop.

Additional coverage by Sergeant Hewit. See related items.

 

Titles

  • SERVICE AT KRANJI PRISONER OF WAR CAMP BY BISHOP OF SINGAPORE (7/9/1945) (Allocated)
Series Title:
BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN SOUTH EAST ASIA DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR
 

Technical Data

Year:
1945
Running Time:
2 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
35mm
Colour:
B&W
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
96 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
GB
Sponsor
War Office Directorate of Public Relations
cameraman.
Abbott, J (Sergeant)
Production company
SEAC Film Unit
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