Far East Prisoner of War Repatriation Memorial Ceremony - Southampton

Schedule

Wed Nov 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:30 pm

UTC+00:00
Location

Far East Prisoner of War Memorial, Town Quay Park, Southampton | Southampton, EN

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Autumn 1945 saw over 20,000 PoWs & Internees arrive from the Far East at Southampton. Join us to remember them & those who did not survive.
About this Event

Autumn 1945 saw over 20,000 Prisoners of War & Civilian Internees arrive from the Far East at Southampton. You are cordially invited to join us, from near or far, to remember them, as well as their friends, family and colleagues who did not survive to return.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
10.05 Free refreshments beforehand @ The Dancing Man (Located @the Wool House)
10.50 Assemble outside The Dancing Man, follow Standard Bearer to the Memorial
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11am Memorial Ceremony - Welcome Address, FEPOW Ceremony & Laying of Wreaths
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12 noon: Conversations at the Memorial
🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Optional Lunch, Drinks, Conversation & Information Sharing - all welcome
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Far East Prisoner of War Memorial, Town Quay Park, Southampton, United Kingdom

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