Berwick News
VJ DAY - INFORMATION NEEDED!
09 July 2025
As you will know, this year is the 80th Anniversary of the end of WWII. Following on from VE day in May we will be commemorating VJ day on 15th August, further details to be shared soon. Linda Bankier, the Berwick Archivist, is compiling a list of names of people from Berwick and North Northumberland who were either imprisoned or died in the Far East. We hope to display these names as part of the commemoration and we want to know if you can add to the list – it is very important that we try not to miss anyone out. The list is mainly Northumberland Fusiliers at the moment but will also include the KOSB as well.
In addition, we are looking for information on what happened to those who were imprisoned after they returned - what did they do; did they marry, any anecdotes which could be included in booklets about individuals.
Any help you can give would be much appreciated. Information can be sent directly to Linda on berwickarchives@northumberland.gov.uk or feel free to bring information to the Town Council Office on Marygate.
The present list can be viewed in Berwick Record Office and the Town Council Office during their opening hours - it is also available on this link