James William Lark (1901–1943)
James William Lark (1901-1943), postal clerk, enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on 31 January 1941 and served with the Army Postal Service. He became a prisoner of war at Singapore on 15 February 1942 and imprisoned at Changi, he died of malaria in Thailand on 24 September 1943. He was reburied in the war grave at Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery, Burma (Myanmar).
Additional Resources
- World War II service file, B883, VX39630 (National Archives of Australia)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Lark, David Edward (brother)
Citation details
'Lark, James William (1901–1943)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/lark-james-william-34211/text42927, accessed 12 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
11 April,
1901
Kensington, Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia
Death
24 September,
1943
(aged 42)
Thailand
Cause of Death
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