The grandfather who died in Borneo was a Doctor who made a decision to stay with his men. Many other officers were transferred to another camp where most survived. Out of 2,500 Australian, New Zealand, British soldiers only 6 escaped and survived. Perhaps the worst WW2 tragedy since earlier rescue attempts which could have saved many were aborted. Our family has never considered themselves to be pawns. What decision would your family make if Australia was threatened with invasion?
