TAIWAN POW CAMPS MEMORIAL SOCIETY

In 1997, a small group of individulas in Taiwan began remembering soldiers captured by Japan during World War II. This project started after folk learned about the tortuous living conditions Kinkaseki prison camp. Canadian Michael Hurst formed a group, and by November 1997, a memorial was put up for the Kinkaseki prisoners and others.

More signs were added in 1998, telling the story of the camp and the mine where prisoners were forced to work. The memorial project wrapped up in 1999.

The group also worked to find the soldiers who survived. Many were found, and this search continues.

Because the first group finished their work, a new one, the "TAIWAN POW CAMPS MEMORIAL SOCIETY," started in May 1999. Michael Hurst leads this group.

The Society works to find all the old Japanese prison camps in Taiwan and the soldiers who were held there. They want to make sure these survivors are not forgotten.

Since then, the Society has found all the camp locations and connected with over 500 former prisoners and their families. They have put up twelve more memorials around Taiwan, plus a special park with a wall listing all the prisoners' names.

The Society is still looking for more soldiers and information. If you think you could assist in any way - don't be afraid to contact us.

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