EVACUEES D to F - Malayan Volunteers Group

EVACUEES D to F.
D’ AMBROSIE Joan Nursing Sister, Negri Sembilan General Hospital.
Lost at sea 17.2.42 on the Tanjoeng Pinang
DA COSTA Peter Campbell Son of Brigadier-General. Lt MRNVR Lost at sea
13.2.42 on the Giang Bee
DAINTRY Mrs Pam Evacuated to Ceylon then Durban SA. Wife of
P. [Civilian internee].
DAKERS Mrs Winsome T. Evacuated, aged 39, on Empress of Japan to WA then via
Capetown to Liverpool, arriving 19.3.42. To St Albans.
Daughter Frances born 5.42 UK. Wife of C.H.
[MCS/FMSVF].
DAKING Mrs J. Wife of John [Civilian internee]. Evacuated to the UK.
DALE Mrs Amelia Miriam ‘Pam’ Evacuated to Perth W.A. Husband D.W. a civilian
internee.
DALE Mrs C.L.H. Evacuated to India. Husband a civilian internee.
DALE Mrs Kathleen Evacuated with daughter Fleur on Narkunda, arriving
Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Sydney, Australia. Wife of
T.M.P. [1FMSVF POW].
DALGETTY Mrs Anne Drummond Evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
Aged 43 in 1942.
DALGETTY Mrs Hannah With daughter Yvonne lost on Kuala 14.2.42. Wife of
R.S. [Civilian internee].
DALLEY Mrs Margaret Wife of J.D. [POW]. Sister of Mrs de Moubray, a Red
Cross VAD in WW1 and came to Malaya 1924. She was
evacuated on Narkunda arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
Margaret died 8.4.65 Sherborne, Dorset.
DALLOW James Claude ‘Jim’ Assistant Controller of Telecommunications, Posts &
Telegraph, Malaya. L/Cpl KVF to Captain Signals Btt
FMSVF. He escaped from Singapore in an oarless sampan
on the night of 15.2.45 to Sumatra. Took the SS Palima
from Padang 1.3.42. Arrived Colombo 10.3.42. Post-war
Director of Communications, Singapore till 1957. Wife
Isabel. He died 14.1.72 [69] Kingswood, Bristol.
DALTON Mrs Eva Lilian Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
Wife of J.J. [FMSVF POW].
DALTON Mrs Evacuated to Melbourne, Wife of John [Civilian internee].
DALY Mrs Norah nee Hornby. Evacuated with daughter to Perth. Wife of
A.J. [FMSVF POW].
DALY Mrs M. Evacuated to Essex UK. Wife of H.W. [Civilian
internee].
DANE Mrs Victoria A MAS Nurse. Evacuated, aged 42, on the Empress of
Japan 29.1.42 with children Josephine, aged 19, & Martin,

aged 5. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To London SW7. She
later lived in Edenbridge, Kent. Wife of Henry [MVAF
POW].
DANIEL Dr J.M. LMS LMS Padang Besar, Kedah. Evacuated to Batavia then ?
DANT Mrs Hilda Evacuated with daughter Coleen evacuated 11.2.42 to
Ceylon then Durban SA. Wife of C.S. [Civilian internee].
DARBY Mrs Evelyn Mary Evacuated with children to Brisbane then UK Husband
C.E.R. a 4SSVF POW.
DARGE Mrs Beryl Evacuated with children Gordon, John & Sylvia on
Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Perth WA.
Wife of R.V. [Civilian internee].
DARLINGTON Ms Irene Elizabeth Nursing Sister Colonial Service, Singapore General
Hospital. Lost at sea 17.2.42 on the Tanjoeng Pinang
DARLOW Mrs Nellie Evacuated with daughter P. on Orion, arriving Fremantle
WA 6.1.42. To Perth WA. Wife of J. [Civilian internee].
DARTFORD Mrs Janice Evacuated with son Edward evacuated on Orion, arriving
Fremantle WA 6.1.42. Wife of G.P. [2FMSVF POW].
DARVILLE Ms Elizabeth W. Nursing Sister , Penang [1935 Directory] then Matron.
Aged 50 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of Japan.
Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Newdigate, Surrey.
DARVILLE Mrs Edith Wife of H.E. Evacuated with daughters Audrey & Ann
on Ulysses 22.12.42, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41.
To Perth WA. Elder daughters Sybil & Natalie, Foreign
Exchange and RAF Secretaries, evacuated 2.42 on the SS
Madura to Sumatra then SS Charon. Reached Australia.
H.E. killed in air raid 13.2.42[39] Singapore. Edith Maud
died 21.11.48 [49] Harrow.
DAUBENY Mrs Madeline Evacuated with sons John & Charles on Narkunda.
Arrived Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
DAVENPORT Mrs Pat Evacuated with daughter R. on the SS Orion 31.12.41,
arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42. To Perth WA then
Sydney. Wife of J.S. [Civilian internee]. .
DAVEY Mrs E. Wife of A. [1SSVF]. Evacuated to SA.
DAVEY Mrs Penelope Evacuated with 2 sons NicholasWilliam & J.M.J. on
Centaur. Arrived Fremantle WA 13.1.42. Later to
Transvaal SA. Wife of W.H. [SRA [v]].
DAVEY Mrs W.S. Evacuated to Capetown SA.
DAVID Mrs S. Evacuated with daughter C. on Orion, arriving Fremantle
WA 6.1.42.
DAVID Mrs Gwendoline Evacuated to India then the UK with children Michael
aged 7, and Muriel, aged 5. Wife of G.R.
DAVIDGE Mrs May Elsie Evacuated with daughter Ann to India. Wife of C.R.

[1SSVF POW].
DAVIDSON Mrs Wife of A. [Selangor LDC/Civilian internee]. Believed
lost on the Vyner Brooke 15.2.42.
DAVIDSON Mrs Constance Salvation Army Major. Husband C. a civilian internee.
She was evacuated to Ceylon then to UK.
DAVIDSON Mrs Winifred P. Evacuated, aged 36, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To Aberdeen, Scotland. Wife of D.S.
[Civilian internee].
DAVIDSON Mrs Elsie Mary Evacuated on Ulysses with a Mrs Nancy Davidson and
children [whose?] James, Elizabeth, Carabie, Aileen.
DAVIDSON Mrs Isabel Evacuated, aged 52, to N. Transvaal SA
DAVIDSON Captain James Masson Assistant Marine SuperIntendent, Marine Dept, Asiatic
Petroleum Company. He & wife evacuated to Australia
DAVIDSON Mrs N.T.G. Evacuated to Montague. Cape SA. Husband a 3FMSVF
POW.
DAVIE Thomas Robertson Assistant Mining Engineer, Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd,
Perak [1935 Directory]. Sgt 7422 1FMSVF escaped
Singapore 16.2.42
DAVIES Mrs Ada Alberta Carlota Evacuated to Capetown SA. Returned to Malaya 1946.
Wife of E.J. [Civilian internee].
DAVIES Mrs Ellen Evacuated on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
DAVIES Ernest Roland Assistant Engineer PWD: Executive Engineer, Pahang.
Captain FMSVF. Evacuated to India. Wife Nellie
Winifred [Helen] evacuated to Australia. Helen died
19.9.64 Nairobi, Kenya.
DAVIES Edward Vethanayagam . Principal, Rangoon Rd Govt English School, Hon. Sec.
Singapore Rotary Club; Director, Roda Ltd; Vice
President, Singapore Teachers Association. Wife Angie a
Trustee of the Lotus Club – both evacuated to SA. Living
in Florence Rd, Singapore 1956..
DAVIS George Howard Evacuated on Ulysses. Arrived Fremantle WA 31.12.41.
DAVIES Mrs Grace Elsie Nursing Sister aged 39 in 1942. Evacuated on the
Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To
Oxbridge, Middlesex.
DAVIES Herbert Acting Secretary to the General Manager FMS Railways
KL. Evacuated 13.2.42 to Sumatra then India.
DAVIES Mrs Mary Agnes Wife of H.C.D. [Civilian internee]. Evacuated on Gorgon,
arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42 then to UK .
DAVIES John Glover BSc Assistant Engineer PWD: State Engineer Kelantan. Major
FMSVF. Wife Nancy Edith [nee Shakespear – married
1939] evacuated to Australia then UK. She returned to
Malaya with the Women’s Institute 1955. He was lost at

sea 14.2.42[39] on Kuala. Daughter Brenda born 2.42
Australia.
DAVIES Mrs Alison Evacuated on the Duchess of Bedford, arriving Liverpool
4.42. To Lothianburn, Scotland. Wife of J.J.P. [Civilian
internee].
DAVIES Joseph Norman Assistant Master, Penang Free School – till 1941 then in
Kuala Pilah NS where he joined LDV. Aged 36 in 1942.
Escaped from Singapore Yacht Club on the Carrib then on
the SS Dumeyer van Twist, arriving at Fremantle WA on
the Zaandam 6.3.42. Joined wife M.[evacuated on Orion
with children Peter, Patricia. & J]. in Perth WA. Senior
Inspector of Schools Penang & Province Wellesley 1953.
Director of Education for Malaya 1957 then Permanent
Secretary to the Minister of Education till retirement in
1959.
DAVIES Leslie Alfred Director, Henry Waugh & Co.Ltd, NTS Building,
Singapore; Vice Consul for Brazil. 2 nd Lt 1 SSVF
Armoured Car Company. Left Singapore 11.2.42 on the
Lee Siang – reached Australia
DAVIES Mrs Nellie W. Housewife aged 41 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Wolverhampton.
DAVIES T.R. of Taiping. Evacuated to Sumatra then India
DAVIS E. [Eric] BBC till 10.40 then Chairman MBC/Broadcaster 12.40.
Lived at Mount Rosie Singapore. Lost at sea 14.2.42 on
the Giang Bee.
DAVIS Mrs G. Evacuated to India then Southampton
Wife of Frank [civilian internee].
DAVIS Mrs F. Evacuated to India 2.42 then UK
DAVIS Mrs Annie Pauline Lived at 78 Meyer Rd, Singapore. Daughters C & V.
Evacuated to Worcestershire UK. Husband a civilian
internee.
DAVIS Mrs D. Evacuated to Brighton UK. Wife of Gus [Civilian
internee].
DAVIS Hugh Payne, Davis & Co., Market St KL. Lived at 22
Damansara Rd KL. Evacuated with wife I.E. on Aorangi.
Arrived Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
DAVIS Mrs J.E. Evacuated on Gorgon. Arrived Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
DAVIS John Lewis Haycroft CBE DSO JMN SMJ CID Perak 1936-40. Assistant SuperIntendent then
SOE. Escaped Singapore 2.42 to Sumatra then on the
Sederhanna Johannes to India. Returned by aubmarine
with Force 136 briefly 5.43 then 8.43. Post-war MCS
1947. Ferret Force 1948; Chinese Affairs 1949-1953; DO
Province Wellesley, Johore then Kedah 1954-9. Retired
1960. Died 27.10.2006 [95].
DAVIS Mrs Kathleen Evacuated to SA

DAVIS Mrs P. Evacuated to SA
DAVIS Roger Owen Wingfield Marchant ‘Towkay’ FMS Assistant Commissioner of Police. Escaped
to Sumatra. Lost at sea 3.42 following the sinking of the
Rooseboom.
DAVIS Mrs Kathleen Evacuated with daughter Arda to Sarnia, Natal SA then
Hove, Sussex. Wife of E.P. [Civilian internee].
DAVIS Mrs F.W. Evacuated to Lancashire UK. Wife of S.W. [Civilian
internee].
DAVISON Mrs Agnes Housewife aged 38 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Tarbert, Argyllshire.
DAVISON Wilfred Lumsdale SuperIntendent of Workshops & Inspector of Boilers &
Machinery PWD Kedah. Evacuated to Colombo then
Bombay.
DAWES A.R. Electrical Engineer, HM Naval Base, Seletar. Evacuated.
Wife Amy, a MAS nurse, evacuated to SA
DAWSON Mrs Joan nee Corlett & son Andrew David evacuated on Aorangi,
arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42. To Perth WA. Wife of
A.D. [Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
DAWSON John Ivo ‘Jiddy’ The Hon. JP The Director[‘No.1’] Guthrie & Co.Ltd, Battery Rd,
Singapore. Unofficial Member, Legislative Council. Wife
Ethel, aged 49 in 1942, evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Dumfermline. She
lived in Edinburgh post-war. Daughters Alison & Euth.
J.I. lost at sea 14.2.42 [54] on Kuala
DAWSON Mrs Rose Antoinette Evacuated to Perth WA. Wife of R.M. [Civilian internee].
DAWSON Mrs Dolina Barbara Evacuated to India then Morayshire. Wife of R.M.
[FMSVF POW].
DAWSON Mrs Kay Vaughan Evacuated to SA then UK. Wife of V.C. [FMSVF POW].
DAY Mrs Agnes Elizabeth Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
DAY Edward Victor Grace CMG 1952 MCS: Resident, Perlis 1941. Evacuated to Sumatra
13.2.42 on HMS Grasshopper[sunk] Later reached
Ceylon. Spent the rest of the war in the Cocos Islands
& India. Returned 1945 as Resident Commissioner then
Adviser, Kedah 1947-1951. Also Resident Commissioner,
Malacca 1946-7. Retired in 1951 after 30 years in
Malaya. Wife Dorothy died 26.1159 London SW1.
Daughters Dorothea & Isabel. He died 23.6.68 Bexhillon-Sea,
Sussex
DAY Mrs Barbara J. Evacuated with children John & Susan to Cape Town SA
then to UK. Wife of Dr L.F. [Civilian internee].
DAY Leonard Stephen Assistant, Sandilands, Buttery & Co., 29 Beach St,
Penang Wife L. evacuated to UK. Petty Officer Stoker
MRNVR. Killed during the evacuation from Singapore
16.2.42 Pulau Soegi.

DAY W.C. Major VF evacuated to India
DAY Mrs W.E. Evacuated to Sydney. Wife of W.H. [Civilian internee].
DE CRUZ Mrs H. Evacuated to SA.
DE MARCO Mrs Kathleen Evacuated with daughter Ellison. Wife of Dom [2FMSVF
POW].]
DE PIRO Joseph William No.1 at McAlisters & Co. Unofficial Member, Legislative
Council SS 1937. Wife Emily evacuated. Lived at Invery,
Tanglin Hill. Son Michael killed in action 3.7.44 [23]
Italy as an Army Lt. J.W. lost at sea 14.2.42[48] on the
Kuala
DE SOUZA Mrs Cecilia ‘Cissy’ and 6 children – only Marie, a teacher aged 27 in 1944, survived
captivity in Sumatra. Cissy lost at sea 14.2.42 on the
Kuala
DE TRAFFORD William Philip Charles Lecturer & Journalist. Ministry of Information/ MBC Film
Critic. Evacuated on the Ping Wo 12.2.42 then on
Plancius to Ceylon. His 3 rd escape from the Japanese.
DEAKIN William Tin Mining Engineer, Ipoh based at Tanjong Tualang.
Pte 13777 1FMSVF Escaped from Blakan Mati 16.2.42.
Evacuated to Padang, Sumatra then on Danae to
Colombo – arriving 5.3.42- then to India. Returned
postwar to Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd, Taiping.
DEAN A.T. Straits Steamship Company. Lost at sea 24.2.42 on the
Redang. Wife B.L.
DEAN John Athelstan Secretary, Royal Insurance Company Ltd, Singapore.
President Singapore Cricket Club 1940-41. Aged 51 in
1942. Evacuated to Melbourne. Died 5.6.70 [78]
South Perth WA.
DEAN Mrs May Dulcie Evacuated on Empire Star. Arrived Fremantle WA
23.2.42 with daughter Patricia Gertrude.
DEANS Mrs Madeline nee Ross; Aged 34 in 1942. Evacuated with children
Hugh & Colin aged 2 and 6 wks, on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Muir-of Ord, Roths
-shire. Wife of A.G. [1SSVF POW].
DEIGHTON Mrs Phyllis Evacuated to Herts UK. Wife of G.H. [Civilian internee].
DEIGHTON Mrs Margaret nee Stevenson. Evacuated on Narkunda, arriving
Fremantle WA 24.1.42. Wife of L.W. [VF POW].
DEL TUFO Mrs Katherine Wife of M.V. [MCS/Civilian internee]. Principal, YMCA
KL nee Holdsworth. Evacuated with children Peter &
Cabry on Orion, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42. To
Melbourne, Australia . Other children Anthony, Simon
[twin sons b.1949] & Sarah b.1948. Lived at 10 Stevens
Rd, Singapore.
DELAMORE Adrian Wilmot Barrister, Shearn, Delamore & Co. 66 Ampang Rd KL.
Aged 51 in 1942. Evacuated with wife Thelma Vivienne
Millicent & daughter Elizabeth aged 5, to Batavia then to

Sydney on the Ruys, arriving 20.1.42. He died 1959
Chatswood NSW. Thelma died 13.2.1992 [87] Hay NSW.
DEMETRIADES C. [Christopher] b.1884 Greece. Singapore Merchant. Evacuated with
Polish wife Lydia Alexandra [b.1897] on Gorgon, arriving
Fremantle 20.2.42. Returned to Singapore 1945. Lived at
4 Amber Mansions, Singapore. Returned to Australia and
settled. Lydia died 12.8.65 [68] Subiaco WA.
DEMPSEY E.C. L/Sgt 13020 FMSVF evacuated to
India. Disembarked HT Dunera 19.3.42 Bombay.
DEMUTH Mrs Day Evacuated to UK. Wife of W.E. [Civilian internee].
DENHAM Sam Assistant Accountant, General Mining & Agency Co.Ltd,
Nunes Building, Singapore. L/Sgt 1SSVF ‘S’ Company.
He left Singapore 15.2.42 in a little boat. Arrived India
3.42
DENNE Mrs Maria Evacuated to Durban SA. Wife of G.A. [4FMSVF POW].
DENNISON-SMITH Mrs Cynthia Evacuated to Bangalore. Wife of G. [Civilian internee].
DENNY Mrs Annie Graham Evacuated to Durban SA but died there 21.2.44.
DENNY Mrs Moira Catherine Evacuated on Aorangi with 3 children Ann Maureen, D.
& Neil Kevin. Arrived Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Wife of
J.R.C. Returned to Malaya 1947.
DENYER Ms I.M. To Singapore 1933. Nursing Sister, Singapore. Evacuated
on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42. Went to work
in Uganda.
DERBYSHIRE A. Cpl 13895 FMSVF evacuated to
India – on MT Dunera 19.3.42.
DESCH Mrs Gwen Evacuated with young son to India 4.41 then Newlands,
Cape SA. Returned to UK 10.44. Wife of H.E. [2FMSVF
POW].
DESPARD Mrs Edith Annie Evacuated, aged 34, on the SS Duchess of Bedford.
Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To Gillingham, Kent. Wife of
H.L. [Civilian internee].
DEVESON Douglas Harold John Planter, Sungei Kelemah Estate, Golden Hope Rubber
Estate, Ltd, Gemas NS [1935 Directory]. Joined ]
Singapore Volunteer Police as Assistant Superintendent.
Escaped Singapore with 33 others on the yacht Sylvia
16.2.42. Arrived Fremantle WA on the Zaandam 6.3.42.
Daughter Anne an Australian radio & TV journalist.
DEVONSHIRE Geoffrey Edward Assistant SuperIntendent of Police SS: Singapore.
Lost at sea 28.2.42[32] on the Rosenbaum
DEW Mrs Eleanor Margaret Evacuated to SA with daughter Eileen Margaret
DEW Harry Charles Foreman Car Builder FMS Railways. Left Singapore on
the SS Bagan
DEWAR William Manager, 3 rd Mile Estate, Seremban 1939. Lt 3FMSVF to

Negri Sembilan LDC.Wife and child evacuated to UK. He
followed to Scotland.
DIAMOND Mrs B.L. Evacuated to Manchester UK. Wife of M. [Civilian
internee].
DIAMOND Mrs D. Evacuated to SA
DIAMOND Mrs Phyllis Evacuated with daughter C. & son J. on the Orion,
arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42. To Perth WA. Wife of Dr
W.C.E. [Civilian internee].
DIBDEN Frederick Walter PWD Perak 1936- Evacuated 2.42 to Sumatra then
on HMS Dragon from Padang 1.3.42 then HMAS Hobart
3.3.42 to Colombo. Wife Gladys Alice, aged 41 in 1942,
evacuated on the SS Duchess of Bedford. Arrived
Liverpool 4.4.42. To Growthorne, Berks. He was post-war
Proprietor, C.H. Young & Co. Ipoh. Died 1960 St Ives
DICK Mrs Sally Daughter of J.S.M. Rennie. Evacuated ith daughters Shena
& Elizabeth [b.1936 Singapore General Hospital] on
Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. There till
1945 then to Edinburgh. Wife of A.M. [JVE POW].
Returned to Malaya postwar.
DICK Mrs Elizabeth Evacuated, aged 32, with daughter Elizabeth, aged 3, on
the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To
Kilmarnock, Scotland. Wife of John [Civilian internee].
Returned to Malaya postwar.
DICKENS Charles G. Assistant, John Little & Co. Ampang St KL till 11.41 then
very briefly Assistant Planter, Diamond Jubilee Estate,
Johore 11.41. Enlisted VF 1937. CQMS C Company
2FMSVF to 2 nd Lt FMSVF 1.42. In Major Stoke-Hughes’
escape party 2.42. Evacuated to Padang then India. Major
IA / SOE returning to Malaya 1945. Treasurer, Penang
1946-1958. C.G. aged 96 in 2008. A member of the
Malayan Volunteers Group.
DICKSEY Helen MBC. Evacuated.
DICKSON Mrs Aileen Evacuated with daughter Ann on Narkunda, arriving
Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
DICKSON Mrs Elizabeth Grace nee Laurie. A Colonial Nursing Sister, evacuated to
Durban SA then Letchworth UK. Wife of A.J.B.[ISSVF
POW].
DICKSON Mrs Margaret Madge nee Armstrong. Evacuated to Melbourne. Wife of
G.J. [Civilian internee].
DICKSON Mrs Jean Evacuated with children D,E & I. to WA pre-hostilities.
Wife of Dr I.T. [Civilian internee]. Jean was killed in a
tragic shooting incident 7.47 Ipoh.
DILLOW Mrs Ethel Anne Evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
To Melbourne. Wife of D.H. [FMSVF POW]
DIMMOCK Edmund Newey PWD Senior Engineer HQ JB. Evacuated to Padang 2.42
then India.

DINGLE Mrs Mildred nee Burns. An American National, evacuated with son
Richard on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
Wife of W.H. [4SSVF POW].
DINEEN Mrs Annie Isabel Evacuated, aged 30, with daughter Pat Anne, aged 6,
on the SS Duchess of Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42.
To London. Wife of T.A. [FMSVF POW]. Returned 1946.
DINNAGE Mrs Winifred Mary Ada Aged 42 in 1942. Evacuated on the SS Duchess of
Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To Carshalton, Surrey.
Wife of C.A. [Civilian internee].
DISNEY Mrs Audrey Rendell Evacuated with children Sally Ann & Anthony evacuated
on the Duchess of Bedford. Wife of N.R. [FMSVF POW].
DIVINE Mrs F.E.R. Evacuated to Diss, Norfolk UK. Wife of Dr T.A. [Civilian
internee].
DIX Charles Cabry ‘Cabe’ CMG DSO RN retd Master Attendant, Singapore Harbour till 12.41.
Health deteriorated. Lived at Hillside, Labrador,
Singapore. Member Tanglin Club. Evacuated on Orion
with wife Audrey, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
He died 27.1.51 [69] St Helen’s, Tasmania
DIXON Mrs Grace Gertrude Evacuated to Exmouth, Devon. She died 4.4.44 at
Southbourne, Hants. Wife of Dr W.J. [Civilian internee].
DIXON Mrs Constance Gertrude Evacuated to Adelaide, Australia. Wife of L.G. [Civilian
internee]. Returned 1946.
DOBBS Mrs Ruth Denise Evacuated with son David George [b.1938 Singapore]
on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41. Wife of
W.R. [3SSVF POW]. Returned to Malaya post-war.
DOBREE Peter George James OBE 1946 Head of Straits Settlement Agricultural Dept before
setting up his own dairy farm in Perak.. Gnr 13368
FMSVF Light Battery. Escaped Singapore 2.42 in a small
boat to Sumatra. Reached Ceylon. Joined Force 136.
Returned to Malaya to organise resistance groups in the
Grik area, Perak 12.44 [third attempt] – Operation
Hebrides - as an SOE Captain then Major then Lt
Colonel. Wounded 4.45. His Perak farm in ruins, he
returned to the UK in 1947. Founded Foxmoor Nurseries
nr Wellington, Somerset. Papers at IWM 95/34/1 and
author ‘Hot Rains means Danger.’ Twice married postwar
– Jillie Rennie [2 sons] and Mary Sumption. Died
21.10.2004 [91].
DOBREE Mrs Kathleen Evacuated. Wife of C.T.W. [Civilian internee].
DOCKER Mrs Maria Evacuated on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41.
Wife of C.E. [Civilian internee].
DOCKRAY Mrs Frances Barker Evacuated to Capetown SA then Bishop Auckland UK.
Wife of J.P. [Civilian internee].
DODD Mrs Mabel Winifred Evacuated with son Alan & daughter J.C. to Jesmond,
Newcastle-on-Tyne. Wife of J.H. [3SSVF POW].

DODD Mrs Veronica Grace Evacuated on Orion with daughter B., arriving Fremantle
WA 6.1.42.
DOEL Mrs Ethel V. Evacuated with children Margaret & Hector on Narkunda,
arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Perth WA. Wife of
H.E. [Civilian internee].
DOHERTY Mrs Dorothy Norma Mary. Evacuated to SA
DOHERTY Mrs W.D. Evacuated on Glenapp with children S, J and I. Arrived
Fremantle WA 31.1.42.
DOHOO Mrs Beryl Evacuated pre-hostilities with daughters Jean [b.1939
Penang] and Anne [b.1940 JB]on Charon 8.41 then to UK
5.45. Husband Kenneth of MCS joined them in WA 11.41
but returned to Singapore by air 25.12.41 and died as a
civilian internee. Beryl died 11.92 aged 83.
DOIG Thomas Dermar PWD Engineer, FMS Govt. Factory. Lt VF evacuated to
Padang 2.42 then Colombo then India
DOMINGUEZ Mrs Isabel Evacuated with son I. on Orion, arriving Fremantle WA
6.1.42. To Melbourne. Wife of J.A. [1FMSVF].
DON Mrs Anna Evacuated with daughter R.M. on Aorangi, arriving
Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Later to Angus, Scotland. Wife of
C. [Civilian internee].
DONALD Mrs Minnie Gordon Evacuated to Potters Bar, Middlesex UK. Wife of A.
[SRE but Civilian internee].
DONALD Mrs Kay Hutchson Evacuated with son Gordon Richard b.1936. Wife of
A.G. [MVAF POW].
DONALD Mrs Betty Colin Evacuated with daughters Susan Margaret aged 4 & Alice
on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41. Later to
UK. Wife of C. [Civilian internee].
DONALD Gordon Manager Purggah Mine [Anglo Oriental] Lt RNVR 3 rd
Officer, Ping Wo left Singapore 11.2.42
DONALD Mrs Kate Evacuated on Orion with daughters A. & J. and son G.
Arrived Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
DONALD Ms M.A. Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
DONALD Mrs Minnie Gordon from KL. Aged 36 in 1942. Evacuated to Sumatra then
Capetown SA
DONALDSON Mrs Leta Evacuated with son Ian and daughter L.E. on Centaur,
arriving Fremantle WA 13.1.42. To Nedlands WA. Wife
of H.B.J. [Civilian internee].
DONALDSON Mrs Olive Margaret Evacuated to Summerstown, Oxford. Wife of Dr W.L.
[MO 4SSVF].
DONN Mrs Agnes Dunlop Evacuated to Sydney with daughter Hilary. Wife of A.G.
[MAS/Civilian internee].
DONNAN Mrs Margaret Evacuated to Hamilton, Scotland. Wife of S. [Civilian

internee].
DONOUGH Ms K.M. Evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
DONOUGH Mrs V.G. Evacuated. Husband a civilian internee
DOOLEY Mrs Dorothy nee Schooling. Eurasian wife of Sgt James Dooley 1 st
Manchesters – he was lost on HMS Dragonfly. She lost at
sea 13.2.42 on the Giang Bee.
DORRICOTT Mrs Mabel J. Evacuated, aged 40, on the Empress of Japan Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To Crewe, Cheshire. Wife of J.H.
[Civilian internee].
DORRITY James Douglas Immigration Officer, Perlis. Captain IA. Evacuated to
Sumatra. On HMS Dragon 1.3.42 then HMAS Hobart
3.3.42 from Padang to Colombo.
DOUGAL Mrs Helen Evacuated. Wife of A.T. [Civilian internee].
DOUGHTY Ms Janet Lucille Malacca Schoolteacher. Wounded on Kuala –lost leg.
Died of wounds 16.2.42 [34] Salvation Army Hospital,
Padang
DOUGLAS Mrs Violet Eleanor Jane ‘Jane’ Evacuated to UK. Wife of F.W. [Civilian internee].
DOUGLAS Mrs Margaret F. Evacuated to India then Worksop UK. Wife of T.W.
[Civilian internee].
DOUGLAS Mrs Mary Ida Florence Evacuated. Wife of W.P. [Civilian internee].
DOVE Mrs Dorothy Evacuated with daughters Elizabeth & Joan on Narkunda,
arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Perth WA. Wife of
W.G. [Civilian internee].
DOWELL Frederick Stanley Lt VF evacuated to India.
Later Major, General List. Wife Joyce & son Peter
evacuated on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
He died on active service 25.6.44. Grave at Heliopolis.
DOWLING H. Civil Engineer aged 48 in 1942. Evacuated from
Singapore on the Trebova
DOWN C.H.C. To Malaya 1940. Police Officer. Evacuated 2.42
DOWN Mrs Gertrud Wilhelmine Evacuated, aged 33, with daughter Lorna, aged 8,
on the Duchess of Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42.
Wife of P.C. de G. [FMSVF POW]. Returned postwar.
DOWNE Mrs Dorothy Mother of A.J. [Civilian internee]. Evacuated with
daughter Betty Mavia.
DOWNEY Mrs Mary Monica Evacuated to WA with sons John Hartley b.1937 &
Robert b.1939. Husband J.F. a civilian internee.
DOWSE Mrs Pat Evacuated with daughter Pamela to Dublin then Worthing,
Sussex. Wife of W.R. [Civilian internee].
DOWTY John Edwin Colonel VF evacuated to India. Later Assistant Director
of Army Contracts, War Office. Died 1987 Surrey.

DOWTY M.J. b.1903. To Malaya 1939. Assistant, Perak River Hydro-
Electric Power Co. Ltd, Station Rd, Ipoh. Lt FMSVF
Mentioned in Despatches. Evacuated. Joined Indian
Army: Lt, 2GR.
DRABWELL Mrs Alice Margaret Evacuated with children John Frederick & Pamela Alice.
Wife of J.A.[SRA[V] POW]. Returned to Singapore 1946.
Alice died 26.6.77. Son John died 30.1.2004[70].
DRAGGETT Mrs Edith C. Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
Wife of T.E. [Civilian internee].
.
DRAKE John R. Cine Processing Developing & Printing Depts, Kodak Ltd,
130 Robinson Rd, Singapore. Pte 1SSVF ‘S’ Company.
Evacuated to India. .
DRAPER Mrs Joyce Ena Evacuated to Sydney. Wife of E.E. [Selangor LDC/
Civilian internee].
DRAYCOTT Ronald John L.D.S. Dental Surgeon, Hongkong Bank Chambers, Singapore
1935-42. Sub-Lt SS MRNVR ML 311 Missing 2.42?
DREDGE Mrs Pamela Irene Evacuated to Mysore. Wife of J.H.J. [SRA POW].
DRENNAN Henry Mine Manager, Jelebu Tin NS. Yukon Pacific KL? Pte
7650 FMSVF Escaped from Blakang Mati. Arrived Perth
WA. Wife Eileen M.aged 30 and daughter Joan P.aged 3,
evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
DRENNAN Mrs A.A. Evacuated early on Gorgon 7.41. Wife of W.D. [Civilian
internee].
DREW Mrs Anne Louise Evacuated to SA then to UK.
DREW R.C.W. Civil Engineer, PWD Singapore. Aged 57 in 1942.
Evacuated on the Trebova. Wife evacuated to SA
DREWELL Mrs Elizabeth Alice Evacuated with son Leslie Stewart on Aorangi, arriving
Fremantle WA 23.1.42. To Sydney, Australia. Wife of
L.S. [Civilian internee].
DRINNAN Walter Mine Manager, Jelebu Tin Dredging Ltd, Kuala Klawang
NS. Pte 5938 FMSVF. Escaped Singapore [Blakang Mati]
17.2.42 with Jeff Littledyke in a 15 ft boat. Evacuated to
Perth WA joining wife Minnie in Australia. She was
evacuated early with sons I.M. & J.W. on Centaur 9.41.
Daughter Elizabeth Mary b.1944. Returned to Malaya
postwar.
DRUERY Mrs Daphne Nella nee Ross. Evacuated. Wife of G.M. [1SSVF POW].
DRYSDALE Dan Famous Scottish Rugby International – 26 caps for
Scotland 1926-1929. Married Barbara Jean Walker 1929.
Planter, Dunlop Rubber Company, Malacca. On the SS
Dumayer van Twist – reached Australia. President of the
Scottish Rugby Union 1951-1952. Died 15.10.1987
Yeovil.
DRYSDALE Mrs Janet Margaret Evacuated with daughters Catherine & Margaret on Orion,

arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42. Wife of J. [Civilian
internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
DRYSDALE Mrs Nellie McKenzie Evacuated on the Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA
23.1.42. Wife of A.J. Daughter Alison, aged 12 in 1942.
DRYSDALE Mrs S. Evacuated on the Rantau
DUCKWORTH Mrs Margaret Evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
Children Alan, Charles & Rosemary-Anne.
DUCKWORTH Frederick Victor ‘Dick’ CMG 1954 Civil Censor 1941-1942. Evacuated
13.2.42 to Java then Colombo. British Advisor, Selangor
1953. Retired to Colchester, Essex. Died 18.5.1974
Colchester. Twice married. Second wife Margaret. Son
Christopher. Daughter Rosemary.
DUDGEON Mrs Doris Evacuated, aged 38, on the SS Duchess of Bedford.
Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To Muswell Hill, London.
Wife of J.B. [2FMSVF POW].
DUFF Miss M.D. To Malaya 1935. Nursing Sister, General Hospital
Medical Dept, Alor Star, Kedah. Killed by enemy action
14.2.42 on Pom Pong Island
DUFF Mrs Eleanor M. Evacuated with daughter Margaret to Chalfont St
Giles UK. Husband R.M. a civilian internee.
DUFF Mrs Margaret ‘Peggy’ Evacuated to Scotland. Wife of Dr W.R. [MAS/
Civilian internee].
DUGDALE Mrs Lillian Evacuated, aged 40, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To Swadlincote near Burton-on-
Trent. Wife of Dr J.N. [MAS/Civilian internee].
DUGGAN Mrs Elizabeth C. Evacuated to Bombay. Wife of A.W. [Civilian internee].
Returned to Singapore postwar.
DUKE Mrs R. Evacuated. Wife of B.B. [KVF/FMSVF POW].
DUKE Mrs Catherine Hill MA MB CH.B Educated Queen Margaret’s College, Glasgow and
Glasgow University. To Malaya 1925 as Lady Medical
Officer Straits Settlements. Evacuated to Durban SA
DUKE John FBOA Singapore Optician. Lived at 12 Battery Rd. Evacuated
on HMS Grasshopper[sunk] wounded—reached Padang
then to Ceylon on the SS Palopo. Arrived Capetown SA
joining his wife there.
DUKE Mrs Cecilia Evacuated. Wife of R.B. [KVF POW].
DUMERSQUE John Sibley General Manager MBC 9.36- 2.42. Lived at 9 Holland
Rd, Singapore. Evacuated 2.42 as was wife Beatrice J.
[Teddy]. Returned postwar. He died 1993 Wiltshire.
DUNBAR Mrs K. Evacuated to London. Wife of H.V.B. [Perak LDC/
Civilian internee].
DUNCAN Claire Lost at sea 14.2.42 on the Kuala

DUNCAN Mrs Ellen D. Evacuated pre-hostilities with son Guy Charles on
Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 28.8.41. To Perth, WA
where Ellen worked in a small arms munitions factory.
Wife of C.P.H. [Selangor LDC/Civilian internee].
Son Peter in the UK.
DUNCAN Mrs Ada Evacuated on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
Wife of H.S. [FMSVF POW].
DUNCAN Mrs Jane Fraser Housewife aged 30 in 1942 Evacuated with daughters
Valerie & Alice, aged 3 and 1, on the Empress of Japan.
Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Tayport, Fife.
DUNCAN Jean Evacuated from Singapore 2.42 – ship
sunk. On Senajang Island
DUNCAN Mrs Margaret Watt Evacuated with son K.I.on Aorangi. Arrived Fremantle
WA 23.1.42. Returned to Malaya 1947.
DUNCAN Mrs R.A. Evacuated to Caldercruise, Lanarkshire. Husband Robert
FMSVF to Perak LDC to Singapore Observer Corps/
Civilian internee.
DUNCAN Rex Engineer Singapore Municipality. Evacuated to Sumatra
then Colombo. Wife Dorothy Violet McNab evacuated
with daughters Elizabeth, Lillian & Hazel on Narkunda,
arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. Dorothy died 8.11.65
Aberdeen. Rex died 8.6.71 at Peterculter.
DUNCAN Ms Robina Headmistress, Wellesley Primary School. Sister of Mrs
Law. Lost at sea 17.2.42 [54] on the Tanjoeng Pinang
DUNCAN Sheila Lost at sea 14.2.42 on the Kuala
DUNCAN Mrs Leah Evacuated to Sydney. Wife of Dr W.J. [MAS/Civilian
internee].
DUNCAN Mrs V. Evacuated. Wife of W.W. [Civilian internee].
DUNCAN-WALLACE Mrs Helen Evacuated on the SS Orion to Perth 31.12.41. Wife of
A.M. [Civilian internee].
DUNHILL Mrs Alice Elizabeth ‘Betty’ nee Watkins. Evacuated with baby daughter Patricia on
Orion, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42. Wife of F.W.
[1SSVF].
DUNLOP Mrs Doreen Violet from Frinton on Sea. Wife of A.L [KVF/RAMC POW].
A QA Nursing Sister. Lost at sea 14.2.42 on the Kuala.
DUNLOP Mrs Margaret F. Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
Wife of J.W. [Civilian internee].
DUNN D.G. PWD Engineer. Lt VF. Evacuated 2.42 to Padang,
Colombo then India.
DUNN Mrs Florence Edwina Planter’s wife. Evacuated to Durban SA. Died 1983
DUNNE Mrs Eilish b.1903, a teacher, evacuated with children Eithne [1933-
1963] & Dermot [1938-2000] to Batavia then Sydney,
arriving 26.1.42 on the van Heutsz. Wife of J.B. [1SSVF

POW]. Returned to Singapore postwar. Eilish died 4.3.78.
DUNN J.B. Marine Engineer APC. Escaped Singapore 13.2.42 on the
Mutiara to Sumatra then on to Ceylon and Durban.
DUNN Mrs F. Evacuated to UK. Wife of J.R. [MAS/Civilian internee].
DUNNE Mrs L.E. Evacuated. Wife of W.T. [FMSVF POW]. Returned to
Malaya postwar. She died 8.2004.
DUNNINGHAM Mrs A.L. Evacuated to NZ. Husband a FMSVF POW.
DURAND Mrs E. Evacuated to the UK. Wife of A. [Civilian internee].
DURRANT Alec Butler MBE 1947 Sea Captain, SSC: Master of the Kinta. Reached
Colombo. Died 1994 Merseyside.
DURANT Mrs Betty Evacuated with daughter Gwyneth to Victoria. Wife of
C.C.L. [2FMSVF POW].
DUTHIE Mrs Doris Edith b.1907. Wife of J.S. [Civilian internee]. Signalwoman
FMSVF. Evacuated with daughter Sandra Jane [b.1939]
on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42. To Perth
WA.
DYAS Charles SuperIntendent of Police, Singapore Harbour Board 1941.
Wife Ada was Commissioner of Girl Guides, Singapore.
She was evacuated on Centaur, arriving Fremantle WA
13.1.42. He left Singapore 11.2.42 on a motorised sampan
and arrived Fremantle WA on Mangola from Batavia
2.3.42.. Spent the War in Australia. Retired to Perth WA.
C. died 28.6.63 [75] Applecross WA. Ada died 23.3.77
[92]. Twin sons.
DYAS H.R. Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 13.1.42.
DYMOND Mrs Winifred Maud Evacuated to Ceylon then San Francisco with daughter
Yvonne. Wife of L.D. [Civilian internee]. Returned to
Singapore post war.
DYKES Mrs L. Evacuated with daughter M. on Orion. Arrived Fremantle
WA 6.1.42.
EARL Mrs Joan nee Tubb [married 1940 Penang] & baby Annabella
evacuated on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
To Perth WA. Wife of L.R.F. [Civilian internee].
Returned to Malaya postwar.
EARLE Mrs Elsie Grace Singapore Harbour Board. Evacuated to Durban SA on the
City of Canterbury
EASON Herbert John ‘Johnny’ Office Assistant, Singapore Improvement Trust. Lt
MRNVR HMS Hua Tong Lost at sea 2.3.42 HMS
Stronghold.
EASTMAN Mrs Maude Evacuated, aged 41, evacuated with daughter Rosemary
Jean, aged 3, on the Empress of Japan Arrived Liverpool
19.3.42. To Highgate Rd, London. Wife of L.H.
[3FMSVF POW].

EASTON H. To Singapore 1941. Inspector of Riggers, Naval Base,
Singapore. Remained at Naval Base till 30.1.42.
Evacuated from Singapore 10.2.42 on Francol then
Plancius arriving Colombo 22.2.42.
EBDEN Mrs Nancy Claire b.1893 Herne Hill. Died 16.2.52 Isle of Man. Evacuated to
Rutland UK. Wife of W.S. [Civilian internee].
EBDEN Una Nancy b.1925 Dulwich. Daughter of W.S. Evacuated & married
John Forrester. Una & John living at Castletown, Isle of
Man 2006.
EBER Mrs Phyllis Evacuated. Wife of R.L. [Civilian internee].
EDDY R.P. Master Mariner/ Captain Harbour Board Wharf
SuperIntendent, Keppel Harbour, Singapore. Wife
Hylda & daughter Shirley evacuated on the Empress of
Japan to Colombo then on the New Amsterdam to
Capetown SA then 12.44 to Liverpool. Father escaped
Singapore 2.42 on the Bagan. En route joined RN vessel
to navigate.
EDEMA A.C. Pte 13774 FMSVF Escaped from
Blakang Mati, Singapore 16.2.42 with others in a small
prau. Reached Padang, Sumatra. HMAS Danae to
Colombo. Wife Mildred Eliza evacuated with daughter
Olive Elizabeth Mary b.1941.
EDGAR Mrs Aileen Evacuated. Wife of A.T, [2FMSVF POW]. Returned to
Malaya 1947.
EDGAR Mrs Mary Evacuated. Wife of T.F. [FMSVF [1SSVF].
EDGAR William ‘Bill’ Planter Manager, Kelan Estate Kulai, Johore. Wife Jean
evacuated. Lt JVE to Dalforce. On the SS Dumeyer van
Twist – he arrived at Fremantle WA. Major, Force 136 but
injured in a practice parachute drop. Returned to Kelan
Estate, Kulai, 1946. Still there 1952. Retired to Glen Iris,
Victoria, Australia. Died 15.7.62 Glen Iris.
EDGE Mrs Audrey Evacuated to Aldershot UK. Wife of F. [SSVF POW].
EDINGTON William Stoddart MC 1917 Berwickshire farming family . Wounded. WW1
Cavalryman. To Malaya 1919. Married Helen Mann
1925 Singapore. Sapper JVE 1930s. Assistant then
Manager Lingui Tin Mine, Johore [Sime Darby]. Helen
Edington, aged 52, evacuated 30.1.42 on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Edinburgh. 2 sons
John [a post-war planter. His brother Patrick James a
Forestry officer] evacuated . Daughter Pat. Sub-Lt RNVR
Escaped Singapore 11.2.42 Arrived Fremantle He was
lost at sea 29.10.42[49] on a torpedoed troopship SS
Alooso off Freetown Mrs Edington retired to Edinburgh.
EDKINS Mrs Anne Evacuated with children Allan & Evelyn on Narkunda,
arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. Wife of E.W. [2SSVF
POW].
EDLESTON R.M.H. Assistant, Asiatic Petroleum Company, 36 the Arcade,

Singapore. Wife Elizabeth [nee Ewen] & son b.1941
Singapore evacuated to UK POW?
EDLEY Mrs Rosemary Evacuated to Bloemfontein SA with son Ronald [b.1938].
Wife of F.L. [ISSVF POW].
EDLIN Mrs Oleen Evacuated, aged 31 in 1942, with daughters Nildo &
Sheila to WA.
EDMETT Mrs Mabel Hilda Evacuated to India. Wife of L.R.T. [JVE POW]. She
returned to Malaya 1946.
EDMONDS Mrs Jean Evacuated with 3 children incl daughter Frankie to
Sydney. Wife of F.M. [Civilian internee].
EDMONDSHILL Mrs T. Evacuated to Moora WA. Wife of A.H. [Ciilian internee].
EDNEY Mrs E.M. Evacuated to UK. Wife of H.J. [Civilian internee].
EDWARDS Mrs Ann Evacuated on Orion with daughter E. , arriving Fremantle
WA 6.1.42
EDWARDS Charles Patrick b.1907 Dublin, Marine Engineer, Thornycrofts Ltd, Tank
Rd, Singapore. Sapper Singapore Fortress Engineers [V]
1940. Escaped from St John’s Island, Singapore on a
damaged RAF tender 16. 2.42 with 62 year old mother
and his daughters, Patricia & Lucia. Reached Sumatra
then Java then on the Zaandam to Fremantle WA.
Enlisted RAAF 7.12.42 Melbourne. Flying Officer.
C.P. died 16.2.52 [44] Perth WA.
EDWARDS Mrs Dorothy Evacuated to Hants UK. Wife of A.T. [Civilian internee].
EDWARDS Mrs Dora Board of Trade Shipping Control. Lost at sea 17.2.42 on
the Tanjoeng Pinang
EDWARDS Mrs Elsie Allan Evacuated on Orion, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
EDWARDS Geoffrey AMICE b.1895. Civil Engineer. To Malaya 1924 as Assistant
Engineer, Pahang. By 1940 Executive Enginner PWD
Central Branch. Sub-Lt MRNVR 1939 then Major.
Escaped Singapore with 4 others 13. 2.42 on David
Nelson’s yacht Awan to Sumatra then to India then
Palestine.
EDWARDS Mrs Joan Marguerite Wife of Geoffrey. Evacuated with son Christopher Alan,
aged 2, on Ulysses arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41. To
Perth WA. Geoff’s 4 companions on Awan subsequently
boarded the Ban Ho Guan and were lost at sea. Living in
Perth WA 1960s. Died there 24.8.80 [84] Mossman Park.
Joan died 9.7.2000 [87] Act, Perth WA.
EDWARDS Mrs H.R. Evacuated on Charon, arriving Fremantle WA 11.12.41.
Husband H.R. arrived on Madura 24.5.42.
EDWARDS Mrs J.P. Evacuated to Australia then UK. Husband a civilian
internee.
EDWARDS Mrs Nancy Evacuated on Aorangi arriving Fremantle 23.1.42. To

Melbourne then the UK. Wife of J.P. [Civilian internee].
Returned to Malaya postar. Nancy died 29.1.68 Farnham
Common, Bucks.
EDWARDS Lloyd George Australian Tin Miner, Ampat Tin Dredging Co. Kampar
Wife E.A. evacuated. Sgt 6782 2FMSVF He escaped in a
launch with Major Stoke-Hughes and CSM W. Carruthers
but was lost at sea 28.2.42[33] with Carruthers on the Ban
Ho Guan.
EDWARDS Mrs Oketon Evacuated early on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA
28.8.41. Aged 37 in 1942.
EDWARDS Peter Selangor Planter. A keen sailor.Escaped from Singapore
in a dinghy to Sumatra. Arrived Colombo? To Perth WA.
EDWARDES-KER Rolla Douglas Watts b.1913 Wye, England. To Singapore 1.38. Solicitor,
Messrs Drew & Napier, Collyer Quay, Singapore.
Bombardier SRA [V] to Lt & Mortar Officer, 1 st Battalion
Malay Regiment. In Australia 12.41 but returned. Escaped
from Singapore on 15 ft yacht Corrib to Tanjoeng Pinang
then to Sumatra on the launch Boekit. Left Padang on the
Dumeyer van Twist 26.2.42 to Tjilitjap 2.3.42 then the
Zaandam 2.3.42 to Fremantle arriving 8.3.42 then to NZ.
Joined AIF as Lt 1st Australian Corps. Wife R. evacuated
early on Gorgon to WA 7.41.
EGAN Mrs Sylvia Evacuated, aged 41, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To London W1. Wife of J.P. O’D.
[FMSVF POW].
EGERTON Frank Pownall CBE b.1900. To Malaya 1926. Executive Electrical Engineer,
Electrical Dept, FMS. Lt FMSVF to Major RE. Evacuated
6.2.42 on the City of Canterbury then HMS Kedah to
India then with wife to Nigeria. Wife Kathleen & daughter
Valerie evacuated from Singapore on Narkunda, arriving
Fremantle WA 24.1.42. Post-war General Manager and
Deputy Chairman of the Central Electricity Board FOM.
Died 16.6.60 Epsom Surrey
ELAM H.E.H. MCS. ADO Engkili, Sarawak [`1935 Directory].
Evacuated with wife and infant.
ELBURY Mrs W.E. Evacuated with children to Sydney. Wife of E.T.F.
[Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
ELDER Mrs Alexandria Carmichael ‘Jeannie’ Wife of E.A. [Civilian internee]. Arrived Malaya
1917 Lady Captain, Singapore Golf Club. Twin girls,
Moira & Beatrice frequented the Tanglin Club –
Evacuated with them to UK Moira married postwar Bill
Tate of Mercantile Bank. Jeannie lived at Lermit Rd,
Singpore postwar. She died 1960 [75] Singapore
ELDRED Willington ‘Bill’ JP Partner, Fraser & Co. Union Building, Singapore. Married
Dorothy Graves. Son born 1935 Singapore. Eldred and
Dorothy evacuated to Melbourne. Returned to Singapore
9.45. & Fraser & Co. President, Bukit Timah Golf Club
6.46. Retired 1948 to Baily, Co.Dublin then St Margaret’s
Bay, Kent. Daughter Elizabeth Ann died 7.10.62 [28]. Bill
died 4.8.67.

ELGAR Mrs Mary Evacuated with infant to SA. Wife of S.J. [Civilian
internee]. .
ELIAS J.A. ‘Joe’ b.Calcutta. Educated Raffles School. Kew Estate Ltd, 13B
Cecil St, Singapore [1935 Directory]. A Municipal
Commissioner in Singapore for over 30 years. Member of
the Board of Trustees, Singapore Improvement Trust. A
keen Racegoer ‘Mr Amber’. Single man. Evacuated to
India. Died 16.7.49 [68] Katong, Singapore.
ELIAS Mrs M. Evacuated with 5 children V,M,D, M & C. on Gorgon,
arriving Fremantle WA 20.12.41.
ELKAN Mrs Isobella nee Denham. Evacuated. Wife of E.F [FMSVF POW].
ELKINS Walter Henry OBE b.1883. To Malaya 1908 as Station Master, Ipoh. WW1
Service in Mesopotamia then Southern Russia 1916-1920.
Major. By 1937 Divisional SuperIntendent, FMS
Railways KL. Retired but remained in Malaya as
Government Pensioner. Aged 58 in 1942. Evacuated on
the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To
Croydon, Surrey. As Secretary, Selangor Golf Club KL he
buried 10, 000 golf balls to stop the Japanese getting
them. In 1945 i/c Purley Downs Golf Club.
ELLERY Mrs Violet Evacuated aged 32, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To Annesley, Notts. Wife of G.A.S.
[SSVF POW].
ELLIOTT Mrs Anne Mills Evacuated with daughters M. & Patricia on Orion. Arrived
Fremantle WA 6.1.42. Wife of R.N. Returned to Malaya
1949.
ELLIOTT Alex A. Engineer, Manager Fleming Bros, Lahat Rd, Ipoh. Left
Singapore on Reynolds’ Krait [Suey Sin Fah]. Evacuated
to Sumatra then to Bombay where he worked for Ford
Motor Company.
ELLIOTT Mrs Anne Mills Evacuated with children to Perth WA. Wife of R.N.
[Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya 1949.
ELLIOTT S. Evacuated 2.42 – arrived Australia
ELLIOTT Mrs Evacuated on the Scott Harley 11.2.42
ELLS A.G. Branch Rep. Asiatic Petroleum Company, 36 the Arcade,
Singapore. Escaped Singapore 13.2.42 on the Mutiara to
Sumatra then on to Ceylon and Durban SA. To Shell,
Gold Coast, West Africa with wife.
ELPHICK Harry JP In Malaya since 1890s. Guthries & Co. then Managing
Director of William Jacks & Co. Singapore. Evacuated on
Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42. Wife Isabel
evacuated to India. He returned with BMA as Assistant
Director, Malayan Supplies Unit. As a young man a keen
rider, tennis player and athlete. He died 4.3.46 at 47
British General Hospital, Singapore.
ELPHINSTONE Mrs Muriel Evacuated with daughter Elizabeth to Perth WA. Wife of

William [Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
ELSTON Mrs Kathleen nee Key. Evacuated with daughter P.M. on Aorangi,
arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42 then to Southend-on-Sea
UK. Wife of Reginald [Perak LDC/Civilian internee].
EMBURY Mrs Alice Evacuated with son R.I. on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle
WA 23.1.42. To N.S.W Australia. Wife of J.A. [Civilian
internee].
EMERSON Mrs L Evacuated to Bournemouth UK. Wife of L.A. [Civilian
internee].
EMERY Mrs June nee Natten evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA
23.1.42 then to Adelaide. Wife of Dr. E.J. [SSVF/RAMC
POW].
EMMERSON-ELLIOT Leslie Denis Planter then businessman, Anglo-Malayan Agencies Ltd,
Laidlaw Building, Singapore. Lt RNVR. Wife Norma
Felece and sons Derek & Tony evacuated with him on
Empire Star. Arrived Fremantle WA 23.2.42. Later
served with Naval Intelligence as Personal Assistant to
Commander R.B.M. Long, Director of Naval Intelligence,
Melbourne..
EMMETT Mrs Edna B. Evacuated with daughters Jacqueline & Beth to Parkview,
Jo’burg SA then Yorkshire. Wife of T.E. [SRE [V] POW]
ENGLEY Mrs E.H. Evacuated to Washington USA. Wife of C.H. [JVE
POW]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
ENGLISH Mrs J.P. Evacuated to Colombo. Husband a civilian internee.
ENGLISH Mrs Elizabeth Hon.Sec. Child Welfare Society, 24 College Rd.
Evacuated to Bombay on the Felix Roussell then to
Melbourne, Australia. Children Tom & Margaret to
Australia 1.41. Wife of Dr J.S. [Civilian internee].
Elizabeth died 22.6.69.
EPHRAUMS Mrs Margaret Evacuated with children I.C. & C.A. on Aorangi, arriving
Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Wife of W.C. [FMSVF 45 MT
Company POW].
ESPIE Mrs Isla Grace Campbell Wife of James Russell, PWD Assistant Engineer, Central
Branch. Lt VF. He was evacuated 2.42 to Padang,
Colombo then India. Arrived Fremantle WA on the
Katoomba from Colombo. Isla & son Podwerch Hayles
evacuated on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41.
ESSER Mrs Elsie Mary Housewife aged 41 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To London EC3.
ESSON Mrs Margaret Sycamore Wife of H.W. [Penang LDC/Civilian internee], She was
evacuated with son Alistair. aged 7, to Batavia then to
Sydney on the Van Heutsz, arriving 26.1.42. To
Melbourne. Returned to Malaya postwar.
ESSON Mrs Margaret from Perth, Scotland. Wife of W.H. [Civilian internee].
MAS SuperIntendent. Lost at sea 17.2.42 on the
Tanjoeng Pinang. Returned to Penang postwar.

ETLIN Mrs M. Evacuated to Sydney with daughter Ray. Wife of
B. [Civilian internee].
EUSTACE Mrs Kathleen Evacuated to Durban SA. Husband O.H. a MRNVR
POW. Lived at Balmeg Hill, Pasir Panjang, Singapore.
EVANS Daphne C. Evacuated to SA
EVANS D.E. and Mrs Engineer SS Tatung. Wife a nurse and stewardess aboard
EVANS Mrs Vera Charsley ‘Betty’ Evacuated with child Etain to Melbourne then Ealing
W13. Wife of D.K. [SRA[V] POW].
EVANS Mrs Lilly Evacuated early on Charon 4.41. Husband D.R. a
civilian internee.
EVANS Mrs E.A. [Betty] Medical Officer. Evacuated to India then SA with
mother Mrs Murray. To European Hospital, Mufilira,
N. Rhodesia.
EVANS Mrs Ethel Evacuated to Sydney. Husband E.B. a civilian internee.
EVANS Eric John Customs & Excise Dept FMS since 1935. Sub-Lt
MRNVR Lost at sea 13.2.42 on the Giang Bee
EVANS Mrs Gwen Evacuated with children Diana & David to Bombay then
Herne Bay UK. Wife of E.L.D. [Civilian internee].
EVANS Mrs Gwendoline Planter’s wife aged 48 in 1942. Evacuated with daughter
Frances, aged 26, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To London EC3. Letter to Daily
Telegraph 27.5.42 regarding loss and bravery of Malayan
civilians.
EVANS Ms Helena Joan Dalby Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
Aged 32 in 1942. Returned to Malaya 1946.
EVANS Mrs Joan ‘Kit’ Evacuated with children Jo-Jo & Barry to Melbourne.
Wife of H.W. [Civilian internee].
EVANS Mrs Irene Evacuated with daughter June, aged 10 & John, aged 7, on
Ulysses to Fremantle WA. Wife of J.G. [Civilian internee]
Returned to Malaya postwar.
EVANS Mrs C. Evacuated to Australia. then N.Wales. Wife of Joseph
[Civilian internee].
EVANS J.C. Engineer, United Engineers, River Valley Rd, Singapore.
Evacuated, aged 42, to Batavia then to Sydney, arriving
on the Ruys 20.1.42.
EVANS Mrs Edith Evacuated on Orion with children J. & J. arriving
Fremantle WA 6.1.42. Wife of J.S. [Civilian internee].
EVANS Mrs Mavis Evacuated on the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool
19.3.42. To London. To Montreal then Cambridge UK?
Different versions. Wife of L.E.C. [Civilian internee].
Returned to Malaya postwar.

EVANS Mrs Irene Evacuated on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41.
To Perth WA. Wife of Dr L.W. [Civilian internee].
EVANS Mrs O. Evacuated to Angus, Scotland. Wife of R.D.J. [Civilian
internee. Returned to Malaya postwar.
EVANS Mrs R.G. Evacuated to Australia. Husband a VF POW
EVANS Mrs Enid Evacuated to Hants UK. Wife of Dr T. [Civilian internee].
EVANS Mrs Cecily Evacuated with infant daughter to the UK. Lived at 23
Nassim Rd, Singapore. Husband W.E. an RAFVR POW.
EVENNETT Ms Ivy Grace b.1890 Hackney. Lost at sea 14.2.42 on the Kuala
EVERARD Mrs Barbara Mary nee Steyning, aged 31 in 1942, a fine water colour artist.
Evacuated with son Martin, aged 1, on the SS Duchess of
Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42 . Wife of R.W.
[ISSVF POW]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
EVERITT Mrs Grace Mary Haydn Evacuated with son William b.1937. Wife of W.E.
[FMSVF POW]. Returned to Malaya 1946. Still there
1950s. Daughter Grace b.1946.
EVES Mrs Christina Housewife aged 40 in 1942. Wife of Robert. Evacuated on
the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To
Leominster, Herts. Died 1991
EVES Robert b.1880 Scarborough WW1 Served with Salonika Forces,
Army of the Black Sea. Captain RASC. Arrived Johore
1915. Marine Engineer then Head of PWD Johore. retd?
i/c Fire Brigade JB. He was lost at sea 13.2.42. [62] on the
Giang Bee. Daughters Judith & Roberta [died 24.12.53
aged 23 in NZ train disaster]
EVESON Mrs Della Evacuated to Northumberland UK. Wife of Dr S.W.
[Civilian internee].
EWAN Mrs Catherine Evacuated with daughter Patricia Ann on Narkunda
arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. Wife of David [4FMSVF
POW]. Returned to Malaya 1946.
EWENS Mrs H.H. Evacuated to Devon. Husband a civilian internee.
EWINS E.C. Assistant Engineer, Surveys, PWD Johore. Evacuated
with wife and child following a stroke.
EZEKIEL Mrs Bertha Evacuated with children Bertha and Donald on Narkunda,
arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
FABER Mrs Lillian Ethel Evacuated with daughter Donna [6] to Sydney on
Narkunda. Wife of H. [LDC POW].
FACER Hedley Humphrey OBE To Malaya 1920s. Assistant, Societe Internationale de
Plantations et de Finance [SIPEF], KL. Evacuated to
Australia with wife and child. Returned to Malaya postwar
as General Manager, Rubber Estate Agency
KL. Member of Federal Legislative Council 1948-1952.
Appointed Consul for Belgium, Federation of Malaya

[less Penang] 1950..
FAIRBAIRN Mrs Esther Domestic Science Teacher aged 46 in 1942. Evacuated on
the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.43. To
Onibury, Shropshire.
FAIRLEY J.H.B. BSc AMICE Executive Engineer, HQ Staff, PWD, JB VF
Evacuated?
FAIRLIE Edwin Alexander Sandilands Buttery&Co., 29 Beach Rd, Penang
Evacuated on the Zaandam from Tjilitjp, arriving
Fremantle WA 6.3.42 on the Zaandam. Wife Nancy &
daughter [b.1935 Penang] also to Perth, WA.
FAIRLEY G.L.P. Planter Sub-Lt MRNVR listed by Nelson as missing
Returned to Malaya 1946: Boh Estate, Ringlet, Cameron
Highlands, Perak. Still there 1952. 1969: resident in
Hove, Sussex
FAIRWEATHER Mrs J.L. Evacuated with children to Bowral NSW. Wife of James
[Civilian internee].
FALCONER Ms Hugha Edith Pentacostalist Missionary in Malaya since 1930.
Evacuated. Returned 1946. Died 17.6.52 [62] KL
FALCONER Mrs Jean Australian. Evacuated on the Empress of Japan to Durban
SA then on Largs Bay to Sydney. Wife of John
[MCS/Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
Jean awarded MBE 1953. She wrote ‘Woodsmoke and
Temple Flowers.’ Jean died 28.7.98 [91] Canberra.
FALLOWS Albert Edward b.1898 Stoke-upon-Trent.. WW1 Service 1916-1919 with
RA in France, Belgium & Germany. To Malaya 1924 as
Assistant Engineer, Anti-Malaria Branch FMS. By 1940
PWD Executive Engineer, Head Office, Selangor. Major
2FMSVF. Lost at sea 2.3.42 on the Roooseboom? Nelson
has buried on Pom Pong Island after being killed by a
bomb while swimming away from the Kuala to Pompong
Island 14.2.42 ? Daughter Rosemary Anne.
FALLOWS Mrs Sally Wife of A.E. Reported lost at sea 2.3.42 on the
Rooseboom but Times death notice to A.E. has her in
Bournemouth.
FANCOTT Mrs Ada Ellen Evacuated aged 39, with children A. H. & Patricia aged
12, on Charon, arriving Fremantle WA 19. 3.41. Wife of
H.E. below.
FANCOTT Herbert Edmund b.1894 Lancashire. To Malaya 1919 aged 25. Director &
Secretary Gammon [Malaya] Ltd, Geylang Rd, Singapore.
Evacuated to India.
FAREBROTHER Mrs Katharine Eunice Daughter of Edgar Smith of Malaya. She was evacuated
with daughter Patricia on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle
WA 24.1.42. To Higham, Derbyshire. Wife of C.A.
[LDC to Army POW]. Returned to Malaya 1946.
FARIS Mrs Olive Evacuated with daughter Shelagh [born 1937 Singapore]
on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Perth,
W.A. Wife of Dr D.W.G. [Civilian internee]. Returned to

Malaya 1947.
FARNAN Mrs A.H.G. Evacuated on the USS Westpoint. Wife of F.A. [1SSVF
POW].
FARQUHARSON Mrs Margaret McDonald Evacuated to Capetown SA then Wick, Scotland. Wife of
A.N. [Civilian internee]. Margaret died 28.12.64 Wick.
FARQUHARSON Mrs Catherine Evacuated, aged 45, with sons John & Charles, both aged
5, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42.
To Aberdeen, Scotland. Wife of Charles [Civilian
internee].
FARQUHARSON Mrs J.M. Evacuated with children to SA. Wife of C.H.
FARR Mrs Mabel Angus Evacuated to Darlington UK. Husband a civilian internee.
FARRALL Mrs C. Evacuated to Golbourne NSW. Wife of C.W. [2FMSVF
POW].
FARRELL Mrs Peggy Evacuated to Delhi. Wife of L.J. [Civilian internee].
FARRER Mrs Violet Evacuated to the UK. Wife of R.S. [1SSVF POW].
Returned to Singapore postwar.
FARRER Mrs M.H. Evacuated to Cork, Eire. Wife of T.H. [MAS/Civilian
internee].
FARRINGTON Mrs Rose Margaret Evacuated with daughter J. on Orion, arriving Fremantle
WA 6.1.42. To Melbourne. Wife of E.G. [FMSVF POW].
Rose died 1988 aged 79 Wembley WA.
FAULKNER Mrs Alice ‘Ann’ nee Barnes, ex-Colonial Nursing Sister, Seremban.
Married 1940] & baby daughter Judy [b.1941 Penang
Hospital] evacuated first from Penang then on Aorangi,
arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42 then to UK. Wife of A.G.
[3SSVF POW]. Returned t postwar, living at 5 Bushy
Park, Singapore.
FAULKNER P.R. Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd, Perak. Evacuated with wife
V.A. on Gorgon, arriving Sydney 20.2.42.
FAWCETT Mrs Dorothy Q. Wife of A.E. [Civilian internee]. Evacuated to Capetown
SA
FAY Mrs Kathleen husband Basil? Evacuated to Ceylon
FEIN H.M.J. Consul General, Netherlands, KPM Chambers, Singapore.
Lost at sea 2.42. Wife & daughter Concha too?
FEENY Mrs Marion Beatrice Evacuated to Effingham, Surrey. Wife of Louis [Kelantan
VF to RASC POW].
FELL Mrs Gwendoline Mary Evacuated. Son David William b.1942. Returned to
Malaya 1946. Wife of C.H. [1FMSVF POW].
FELL William Atkinson the Hon. CBE 1937.JP. Joined Singapore Branch of Adamson
Gilfillan & Co. Ltd 1908. Director, Harper, Gilfillan &
Co.Ltd, Hongkong Bank Chambers, Singapore.
Unofficial Member, Straits Settlements Legislative

Council 1935- Evacuated to USA. Postwar on the Board
of Blythe, Greene, Jourdain & Co.Ltd, London till 12.58.
Died 8.7.1968.
FENDALL Mrs Ruby Inez Evacuated early on Centaur 5.41. Husband F.A. a civilian
internee. Returned to Malaya 1946.
FENNER Claude Harry later MBE, Tan Sri CMG 1963 KBE 1965 CPM 1950 QPM 1957.
b.1916 London. To Malaya 1935. Traffic Officer, KL then
served in Telok Intan, Kintan and Tronoh. Assistant
SuperIntendent in Negri Sembilan. i/c Sikh Contingent.
Escaped Singapore 2.42 and joined SOE Force 136 Major
then Lt Colonel. Returned to Malaya by parachute 7.45.
British Military Administration. Wife Joan Margaret [died
25.6.2003 London]. Daughter Susie. CPO Johore 1955.
CPO Federation of Malaya 18.9.58-28.2.66. Inspector of
Police Malaysia 16.9.63-7.7.67. Died 15.5.78 KL.
FENTON Mrs Kathleen Evacuated on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
To Sydney. Children John & Jennifer. Wife of H.L. [JVE
POW]. Returned to Malaya 1946
FENWICK Mrs Ina Evacuated with children Barry & Diana on Gorgon,
arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42. To Co.Durham UK.
Wife of J.L.F. [Civilian internee]. Daughter Christine
b.1947 Lewisham. Returned to Malaya then to Hexham,
Northumberland.
FERDINANDS Mrs L.M. Evacuated to Maritzburg SA
FERGUSON Mrs Agnes Housewife aged 29 in 1942. Evacuated with son Fergus,
aged 7, on the SS Duchess of Bedford. Arrived Liverpool
4.4.42. To Glasgow. Wife of A. [Civilian internee].
FERGUSON John M. ‘Jack’ JP Captain KOSB retd. Boer War veteran. Planter Manager,
Sungei Buloh Estate, Carnarvon Estate and Banjar Estate,
Kuala Selangor. Pte, Kuala Selangor Platoon, Selangor
LDC. Wife Margaret, 2 daughters, Joy Paxton Harding
[later Hunter] & June Reeve-Tucker and grandchildren
evacuated with him to Durban SA. He planted in Ceylon
1943-1945 then returned to Malaya 1946-1948: Sungei
Buloh Estate again. He died 17.12.54 Perth WA.
Margaret died 17.2.71 Edzell, Angus.
FERGUSON James Scott JP ‘Fergie’ JP b.1888 Auchterless, Aberdeenshire. To Malaya 1908 as
a sugar planter. In 1924 joined Wilde & Co. Visiting
Agents An Elder of the Presbyterian Church. Evacuated
1941 but returned 1945 as an officer i/c Rehabilitation of
Estates and Chairman, Central Perak Planting Association.
Returned to Changkat Kinding Estate 1946. Wife Helen. 3
sons [Bill and Fred remained in Malaya] & 2 daughters.
He died 10.50 [62] Batu Gajah Hospital, Malaya.
FERGUSON Mrs M.B. Evacuated to India. Husband a 2FMSVF POW. Returned
to Malaya 1946.
FERGUSON Mrs N.G. Evacuated to Scotland. Husband 3SSVF but civilian
internee.
FERGUSON Mrs W.F.F. Evacuated to Tynemouth UK. Husband a civilian internee.

FERGUSON Mrs recently married evacuated to Bandoeng then ?
FERRIDAY Mrs Ellen Patience Evacuated on SS Raja R. Wife of L.R. [2FMSVF POW].
Returned to Malaya 1946.
FESQ Mrs Marie Claire Evacuated with daughters Christine & Anne Marie on
Orion, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42. Wife of E.W.
[LDC to MAS Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya
1946. Eldest daughter Suzanne became Dowager Duchess
of St Albans. She wrote her memoirs ‘Mango & Mimosa.
FIDDES Mrs Irene [Rene?] Evacuated to Galashiels, Scotland. Wife of David
[3SSVF/ Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
FIELD Mrs Elsie Mary Evacuated, aged 45 in 1942, with daughter Joan Mary
aged 19, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool
19.3.42. To Monmouth UK. Wife of Dr J.W. [Civilian
internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
FINCH Mrs Daisy Wife of J.C. [Civilian internee]. She was lost at sea
14.2.42 on the Kuala.
FINCH Lancelot Chief JP To Malaya 1934. Assistant SuperIntendent, SS Police
Penang. Left Singapore 13.2.42 with 16 other Police
officers Arrived Fremantle WA 2.3.42 on Mangola.
Returned 1947.
FINDLAY Mrs Jane. Evacuated to Scotland. Husband W. a 2FMSVF POW.
FINKLESTON Mrs V.A. Evacuated to Salisbury, S. Rhodesia. Wife of George
[Civilian internee].
FINLAYSON Mrs Anne Evacuated with daughter Rosemary on Narkunda, arriving
Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
FINLAYSON Mrs May Evacuated to Vancouver. Wife of G.A. [Civilian
internee].
FIRKINS Mrs Marion May Evacuated with son Peter on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle
WA 31.12.41. To Perth WA. Wife of C.A. [Civilian
internee].
FIRTH Mrs G.W. Evacuated to India. Husband an SRA[V] POW.
FISHER Mrs Alina Housewife aged 24 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Enfield, Middlesex.
FISHER Alec A. Assistant Engineer PWD Malacca – evacuated to
Australia; wife Moira too. Living in Perth WA 1960s.
FISHER Edward Augustus b.1900 Gorleston, Suffolk. Metallurgist: Assistant, Eastern
Smelting Co.Ltd, Penang. Captain 1SSVF.
Evacuated?
FISHER Mrs Eileen Evacuated aged 30, with children David, aged 6,
Michael aged 2, Mary aged 1, on the SS Duchess of
Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To Upper Tooting,
London SW9. Wife of Harold [Civilian internee].

FISCHER Mrs Kitty Housewife aged 33 in 1942. Wife of Dr.O.E. [Civilian
internee]. Evacuated with son James, aged 4.
FISHER Ms Dorothy Rose Daughter of Julius. Evacuated to SA
FISHER Ivan Sidney MBE 1946 Advocate & Solicitor in Taiping & Seremban. Wife L.S.
Evacuated to Joppa, Scotland. Living at Sungei Buloh
Leper Settlement. He died there 1966.
FISHER Julius S. b.1895 Cape Province SA. Assistant Manager of Middle
East Films Ltd, Singapore 1918-25. In the Dutch East
Indies as Manager, First National Pictures [East] Ltd
1926-1930. Manager of Capitol Theatre, Singapore 1930-
Managing Director, Fishers Ltd [Publicity& Commission
Agents]. Editor and Publisher of Who’s Who in Malaya
and the British Malayan Annual. Wife S. evacuated to
Durban SA. Julius was lost at sea 13.2.42 on the Giang
Bee.
FISHER Mrs Janet Keith nee Forbes. Evacuated on Charon with daughter Paddy,
arriving WA 18.1.42. Wife of P.C. [POW]. Other
daughter Jean. Returned to Malaya postwar.
FISHER Mrs Alma Joyce Signalwoman with SSVF. Wife of S.J. [MRNVR].
Lost at sea 14.2.42 Durian Straits
FITCH Mrs F. Evacuated with son Harry John [b.1940]. on Aorangi,
arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Wife of F.H. [4FMSVF
POW].
FITTOCK Charles Assistant, Huttenbach, Lazarus & Sons Ltd [General
Merchants, Engineers & Contractors], 5 Malacca St,
Singapore. Assistant, Carreras Ltd 1941 [Huttenbachs
their agent]. Married Isabel Catherine ‘Kuching’ Anthony.
Daughter Susan b.1933 Singapore. They were evacuated
A keen cricketer & member of Tanglin Club. Sub-Lt
MRNVR evacuated 2.42 to Sumatra. Reached Padang.
Lost at sea 28.2.42 at sea on the Ban Ho Guan.
FITTON Mrs Mary Evacuated to WA on Charon 18.1.42. Wife of Clifford
[1SSVF POW]. Son Richard Clifford b.1942. Returned to
Singapore postwar.
FITZGERALD L.D. To Malaya 1923 aged 27. Forest Dept. 2 nd Lt Dalforce.
Escaped to Sumatra then India.
FITZGIBBON Desmond James Assistant Engineer, Drainage & Irrigation Dept KL then
Johore. Wife Phyllis Margaret; daughter Angela Raquel
‘ Riqui’, son Paul. Flight Lt RAF left Singapore 5.2.42 on
the launch Fedjetra. Arrived Fremantle WA on MV
Koolinda 3.4.42. To Capetown SA. Returned to Malaya
1948.
FITZPATRICK Mrs Marjorie Beatrice Evacuated with 2 daughters to Perth WA. Wife of E.E.
[1FMSVF POW].
FITZPATRICK Mrs Joyce Wife of W.F. [Civilian internee]. Evacuated 12.2.42 on
the Scott Harley. Reached Sydney.
FLANAGAN Mrs Ebba Evacuated to Nedlands WA then to the UK. Wife of

E.J.W. [3FMSVF POW]. Returned to Malaya 1946.
FLAVIN Mrs Elsie M. Evacuated with daughters Patricia & Kathleen on
Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Victoria,
Australia. Wife of B.N. [FMSVF POW].
FLEMING Mrs Nan Evacuated to Scotland. Wife of Alexander [Civilian
internee].
FLEMING Mrs D.J. Evacuated with 2 children to Australia. Husband an
SSVF POW.
FLEMING Mrs Lysbeth Evacuated to Scunthorpe, UK. Wife of E.D. [Civilian
internee]. Children Barbara, Sheila, Diana.
FLEMING Mrs Isobel Evacuated, aged 23, with daughter P. on Orion, arriving
Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
FLETCHER Mrs Ruth Evacuated to Nelson NZ. Wife of N.B. [FMSVF POW].
FLETCHER Mrs Ellen Elizabeth nee Rowe. American from Oregon, married 1936 Penang]
evacuated with sons Iain & Thomas [Tommy] on
Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. To Perth WA.
Wife of G.D.A. [Civilian internee]. Returned to Malaya
1947.
FLETCHER Ms Mary To Malaya 1933 aged 29. Evacuated on Charon, arriving
Fremantle WA 18.1.42.
FLETCHER Mrs Kathleen Evacuated to Perth WA. Wife of W.F. [Civilian internee].
FLIGHT Mrs E.M. Evacuated to Seven Kings UK. Wife of W.F. [Civilian
internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar.
FLINTER A. Jeweller & Diamond Merchant. Proprietor, A. Flinter &
Co. 6 Raffles Place, Singapore. He and one daughter
escaped Singapore 2.42. Wife A., Proprietress, ‘Carlos’ 2
the Arcade Singapore] and daughter Eva E. evacuated on
Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42 then to the UK.
Returned to Singapore postwar. Founder of Flinter,
Grinberg & Co. Diamond Merchants.
FLINTER Mrs Lucy Wife of M. Lost at sea 14.2.42 on the Kuala
FLINTER Moritz A.Flinter Ltd, Penang. Reached Tjiiltchap after rescue
from Kuala Returned 1946.
FLINTER L. and wife. Diamond Merchant. Left Singapore 1.2.42 on
the General Van der Butle. To Sydney, Australia. Eldest
daughter Sylvia.
FLOYD Walter Edgar Engineer QM Sgt SSVF evacuated to India. Returned
post-war. Lived at 30 Siak Kew Avenue, Singapore
Died 12.8.68
FLYNN Mrs Mary Evacuated to Drogheda, Eire. Wife of A.J.
[Civilian internee].
FLYNN Mrs Emma Evacuated with daughter Ann on Narkunda. Arrived
Fremantle WA 24.1.42.

FOGG Mrs Edith Alice Evacuated to Manchester UK.Wife of R.C. [Civilian
internee]. Returned to Malaya 1946.
FOGH Mrs Siegrid G. Evacuated with daughter Eva G. on Aorangi, arriving
Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Wife of F.C.
FOLEY W.S. of Perak Hydro. Escaped Singapore 11.2.42 on Customs
launch Pontian
FOLLIOTT Mrs Eileen O’Connell Evacuated to S. Australia. Wife of G.B. [Civilian
internee]. Returned to Malaya postwar. She died 16.11.66
Brisbane.
FOOTNER Claude C. To Malaya 1922 aged 32. Singapore Harbour Board.
Evacuated on the Bagan to Palembang. Sumatra.
Returned 1945. Wife Eileen Mary.
FORBES Archibald James b.1898. To Malaya 1925. Planter Manager, Bukit
Mertajam Rubber Co.Ltd, Kulim. RAFVR Left Singapore
for Java 2.42. Returned to Malaya 1946: again Bukit
Mertajam Estate, Kulim. Retired to Hurstmance, Sussex.
FORBES Douglas Edward ‘Duggie’ b.1904 Calcutta. Assistant Planter, Nordanal Rubber
Estates Ltd, Johore. L//Sgt 242 JVE to 2 nd Lt 1 st Mysores
18.12.42. Escaped from Pengarang to Sumatra 17.2.42
then ? Retired to Malta postwar..
FORBES Mrs Pat Evacuated to Perth WA then UK. Wife of Dr J.T.
[Civilian internee], Returned to Singapore postwar.
FORBES Mrs L. Evacuated on Empire Star. To Kent UK. Husband a
civilian internee.
FORBES Mrs Margaret Evacuated, aged 48, to Perth WA then UK on the Empress
of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Tunbridge Wells.
Wife of P.H. [Civilian internee].
FORBES Mrs Kathleen Wife of R.J. [1SSVF POW]. Evacuated with her mother
Mrs Cassells to Scotland. Son Stewart born 1946.
Daughter Elizabeth Ann born 1948.
FORBES-GUY Mrs Nancy Isabel Housewife aged 37 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Ross-on-Wye.
Wife of Samuel [Civilian internee]. Died 1996.
FORD Mrs Edith L. Evacuated on Orion with daughter D. and son N. Arrived
Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
FORD Mrs Eva Housewife aged 45 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Rainham, Kent.
FORD Mrs Hilda Joan Evacuated to Edinburgh with daughter Sally b.1941.
Husband I.A. a 3FMSVF POW. Returned to Malaya
1946.
FORD Mrs Mabel Evacuated to Capetown SA with children Peter &
Colin.
FORDHAM John Myddleton BA ‘Myddie’ b.1902. To Malaya 1927 as Assistant Mechanical

Engineer FMS Govt. Factory KL. By 1940 PWD
Executive Marine Engineer. Evacuated 2.42 to Padang
then India. Wife Kath. [nee Owen], aged 44, evacuated
with son Richard, aged 9, to Batavia then to Sydney
arriving on the Van Heutsz 26.1.42. J.M. was appointed to
PWD Palestine. He died 21.2.1978 Oxford.
FORGIE Ms Mary Johnston Nursing Sister Colonial Service, General Hospital,
Malacca then Singapore General Hospital. Her baggage
was on the Empire Star. Lost at sea 17.2.42 on the
Tanjoeng Pinang
FORRER Henry Augustus MA b.1886 Camberwell. MCS Cadet SS 1909 attached to
Chinese Protectorate. Numerous appointments FMS & SS.
District Judge & 1 st Magistrate, Singapore 1933-38 living
at 2 Goodwood Hill. Retired to Penang ARP Penang.
Evacuated to Sydney. Recalled from retirement in
Singapore 1951 as Civil District Judge and Magistrate.
FORREST Donald Steward son of G.S. Lost at sea 14.2.42 on the Kuala
FORRESTER John Harry ‘Johnny’ b.1914 Shanghai. Assistant, Harrison & Crosfield 1937.
5 Malacca St, Singapore. L/Cpl 1SSVF Armoured Cars.
Married Una Ebden. Escaped Singapore in a junk 15.
2.42 On the Wu Chang from Padang to Colombo.
Arrived India on the Dunera. 2 nd Lt Indian Army
Engineers. Ministry of Supply 1942-6. Post-war Harrison
& Crosfield. Retired 1969. Living in Castletown, Isle of
Man 2006.
FORRESTER Mrs Marion Digby Not related to the above. Evacuated, aged 51, 14.2.42 on
Kuala – sunk – son Daniel missing. She reached India
FORSTER Mrs Jean Miller Evacuated with son Adrian [b.1940] on Orion, arriving
Fremantle WA 6.1.42. To Perth WA. Wife of Claudius
[Civilian internee].
FORSYTH John George ‘Jock’ b.1915 Aberdeen. Assistant Planter, Paya Lang Estate,
Johore. Sapper 908 JVE to Lt Dalforce. Escaped to
Sumatra then India. Wife evacuated to Scotland. Post-war
Manager, Garing Estate, Durian Tunggal, Malacca.
Remarried postwar: Diana Kathleen Ethel Murray 1949.
FORSYTH Mrs Vida Elizabeth Evacuated with sons R. & C. on Orion, arriving Fremantle
WA 6.1.42. Returned to Malaya 1946.
FORTUNE Mrs Elsie Katherine Evacuated on Aorangi, arriving Fremantle WA 23.1.42.
To NSW then UK. Wife of S. [Civilian internee].
FOSTER Mrs Ada Mary Housewife aged 45 in 1942. Evacuated with children
Marie, aged 10,and Vera, aged 18, on the Empress of
Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Swindon,
Wiltshire.
FOSTER Mrs Elizabeth Evacuated to Durban SA
FOSTER Mrs Molly nee Steele. Evacuated with daughter June [ born 1922 KL]
to the UK. Wife of N.J.A. [Civilian internee].
FOSTER Mrs A. Evacuated to Yorkshire. Wife of H. [Civilian internee].

FOSTER William Alfred ‘Bill’ b.1904 Singapore. Manager, Lyons Motors Ltd, 92-100
Orchard Rd, Singapore. Flying Officer/Pilot MVAF
B Flight [Singapore]. Evacuated to Java then
Australia. Enlisted RAAF 13.7.42 at Melbourne. Fl. Lt
RAAF Laverton. Discharged 21.9.45.Returned to manage
Lyons Motors in post-war Singapore. Retired 1954. Wife
Rhona, son Peter.
FOSTER Mrs Winifred May Housewife aged 33 in 1942. Evacuated with son Donald,
aged 9, on the Empress of Japan. Arrived Liverpool
19.3.42. To London E14. Died 1990 Essex.
FOSTON Mrs Kathleen Rachel Evacuated, aged 41 in 1942, evacuated on the
SS Duchess of Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To
Limpsfield, Surrey. Wife of H.W. [Civilian internee].
FOSTON Colin Andrew Clinton To Malaya 1915. Assistant Conservator of Forests SS &
FMS: District Forest Officer, Kuala Kangsar, Perak.
Mangrove Survey specialist. CSM 2756 2FMSVF to 2 nd
Lt attached to Dalforce. Evacuated to Sumatra then
Tjilitjap, Java then Perth WA, arriving Fremantle WA on
Khoen Hoea. Wife Madge evacuated with sons Robert and
Colin on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA 24.1.42. Reemployed
in Jamaica. Returned to Malayan Forestry
1946-1951.
FOWLES Mrs Alice Elizabeth Evacuated aged 39, with daughter Ann, aged 5, on the SS
Duchess of Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To
Neesden, London. Wife of S.C. [FMSVF POW].
FOWLER Mrs Gladys May Evacuated, aged 46, with daughter Lorna on the SS
Duchess of Bedford. Arrived Liverpool 4.4.42. To
Edgbaston, Birmingham then Stourbridge. Wife of E.V.
[Civilian internee].
FOWLER Mrs Elizabeth Evacuated with daughter Edwina on Narkunda. Arrived
Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
FOWLIE William Stephen b.1910. To Malaya 1937. Assistant, Perak River Hydro-
Electric Company. Evacuated on the Trebova.
FOX Biron Staff, Standard Vacuum Oil Company, Union Building,
Singapore. Evacuated on the Empire Star. Same B. Fox
as worked for MBC?
FOX Mrs Sybil Beatrice Evacuated with daughter Sally [b.1936 Singapore].
Wife of W.B. [4FMSVF to SVPS POW].
FOZARD Mrs Winifred Evacuated on the Felix Roussel 2.42 to India
then to Surrey UK. Wife of E. [Civilian internee].
FRAMPTON Mrs Edith Evacuated to Trinidad. Husband A. de K. a 1SSVF POW.
FRAMPTON Mrs Doris Joyce nee Milroy. Evacuated. Husband V.W. a civilian internee.
Returned to Singapore postwar.
FRANCIS Mrs Esme Evacuated with son Peter on Narkunda. Arrived Fremantle
WA 24.1.42.

FRANCIS William T. Acting Commercial Manager, Eastern Smelting, Penang.
Pte 3SSVF. Evacuated 14.2.42 on HMS
Grasshopper[sunk]. Arrived Colombo on the Johann de
Witt 14.3.42.
FRANKLIN Mrs Louisa Evacuated aged 48 on the Empress of Japan. Arrived
Liverpool 19.3.42. To Sanderstead, Surrey then East
Grinstead. Wife of S.S. [Civilian internee]. Louisa died
8.4.1966 East Grinstead.
FRASER Mrs Alice Evacuated with daughter Aileen Margaret on Aorangi.
Arrived Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Later to Arbroath,
Scotland. Wife of Alexander [Civilian internee]. Returned
1946.
FRASER Douglas Cecil Andrew Planter: Assistant Estates Staff, SOCFIN Co.Ltd KL
Sungei Ular Estate, Kedah. Aged 29 in 1942. KVF to
MVAF. Returned to Malaya 1946: Bukit Cheeding Estate,
Banting, Selangor. Married Joyce, widow of R.R.C. Carter
and daughter of Norman Grenier at KL 1946.
FRASER Mrs Molly Evacuated to Australia. Wife of D.G.A. [Civilian
internee].
FRASER Mrs Heera Evacuated with 2 daughters to UK. Wife of D.J.
[Selangor LDC Civilian internee]. Heera died 1.6.47 KL.
She flew out to Singapore 1945 with a St John’s Civilian
Relief Unit.
FRASER Mrs Frances Evacuated. Wife of Hugh [Civilian internee].
FRASER Mrs J.M. Evacuated to Australia then the UK. Husband a SRE[V]
POW. Returned to Singapore postwar.
FRASER Mrs Molly Evacuated on Narkunda. Arrived Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
FRASER Ms Margaret Evacuated, aged 16, on Orion. Arrived Fremantle WA
6.1.42.
FREDERIKSON H.F. Special Manager, East Asiatic Company FMS, 58
Ampang Rd KL. Evacuated to SA.
FREEMAN Mrs A.B. Evacuated on Gorgon, arriving Fremantle WA 20.2.42.
FREEMAN Mrs Agnes Evacuated on Narkunda with daughters Pauline & Shirley.
Arrived Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
FREEMAN Mrs M.R. Evacuated with daughter M. on Charon, arriving
Fremantle WA 18.1.42.
FRENCH Mrs Edith May Evacuated on Orion, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
Son Brian James b.1942. Returned 1946.
FRENCH George Rupert From Roscommon, Ireland. Planter, Pahi Plantations,
Kelantan. Married Cecilia Mary Feeny 1936. Evacuated
to Sumatra then no news. Lost at sea?
FRENCH Lyel Hopetown Evacuated on Ulysses, arriving Fremantle WA 31.12.41.
FREND Mrs Dorothy Gertrude Evacuated with daughter R.M. on Aorangi, arriving

Fremantle WA 23.1.42. Wife of M.B.C. [Civilian
internee]. Returned postwar to Singapore. Retired to WA.
Dorothy died 5.10.91 [81] Osborne Park WA.
FRISBY Alfred William CBE 1952 ED BA b.1897. To Malayan Education Service 1922 as European
Master, Penang Free School. Hon.Sec. KL Branch ex-
Services Association of Malaya. By 1940 Inspector of
Schools, Selangor. Postwar Director of Education,
Singapore – retired 1952 then 2 nd Chairman Public
Relations Committee. Lt Signals Section 4SSVF to
Captain FMSVF on the harbour launch Celia 14.2.42 to
Djambi then the SS Dumayer vanTwist to Tjilitjap then
Zandamm to Fremantle WA 7.3.42. On to NZ. Wife Jessie
Marguerite also escaped. Working for Dept of African
Education, Mazabuka, N.Rhodesia 1943-5. Member of
Legislative Council, Singapore 1949. Chairman of Public
Services Commission, Singapore, finally retired 1956.
Jessie died 22.5.64 St Thomas’ Hospital, London. A.W.
died 9.2.73 Bideford, North Devon.
FROGGATT Mrs May Evacuated to Melbourne, Australia 12.41. Wife of
Leslie [Civilian internee].
FROST Ms Clara Kathleen Evacuated on Empire Star, arriving Fremantle WA
23.2.42 [with Mrs Winifred Kathleen Frost]
FROST Mrs Madeline Evacuated with son Alan G.[b.1931] & daughter Madeline
B. [b.1928] to Fremantle WA on Gorgon, arriving
14.11.41. Wife of G.D. [Civilian internee].
FRY Percy Harold To Malaya 1926 aged 25. Staff, Asiatic Petroleum
Company Ltd, Shell House, Collyer Quay, Singapore.
Wife Dorothy May, aged 39 in 1942, evacuated to Perth,
WA. He lost at sea 13.2.42?
FUGLER Mrs Edna Phyllis Evacuated to Australia then UK with son George.
Wife of G.C. a civilian internee.
FULLER Mrs Anne Evacuated on Narkunda with son Charles. Arrived
Fremantle WA 24.1.42.
FULLER Mrs Lilly b.1897. Swiss National. Evacuated with daughter Lotti
[10] & son Peter [4] on Narkunda, arriving Fremantle WA
24.1.42.
FURNEAUX Mrs Marjorie Evacuated on Orion, arriving Fremantle WA 6.1.42.
FURNEAUX William John ‘Bill’ or ‘Jo-Jo’ b.1909 London. Manager, Printers Ltd then Fraser &
Neave, Singapore. Fl.Officerf MVAF. Got to Australia.
Enlisted in RAAF at Perth WA. Fl. Lt HQ RAAF
Command. ife Marjorie. Retired to Bathampton, Avon and
opened a printing business.
FURZE Mrs Anne Mary ‘Dolly’ Evacuated on the Gorgon 12.2.42 to Fremantle WA,
arriving 20.2.42. Wife of H.D. [Civilian internee].
Returned to Malaya 1946. Dolly died 24.8.51 Minster
Lovell, Oxford.
FYFE Allan John BSc b.1907. To Malaya 1930 as Assistant Conservator of
Forests FMS. By 1940 Senior Conservator of Forests SS

& FMS. L/Cpl FMSVF to 2 nd Lt Dalforce. On the SS
Dumayer van Twist from Sumatra to Java. Arrived
Fremantle WA on the Zaandam 7. 3.42.
FYFE Margaret E. Stenographer aged 19 in 1942. Evacuated on the Empress
of Japan. Arrived Liverpool 19.3.42. To Aberdeen.
FYFE Mrs Gladys Evacuated. Wife of Norman ‘Norrie,’ Assistant,
Bousteads & Co. Ltd. Pte FMSVF Armoured Cars.
He was killed ecaping Singapore 15.2.42.