Tributes have been paid to one of the last surviving Far East Prisoners of War, William Chapman, from Norfolk
One of the last surviving Far East Prisoners of War, FEPOW, has died. This picture shows the memorial on Great Yarmouth seafront. - Credit: Archant � 2010
Tributes have been paid to one of the last surviving Far East Prisoners of War, who has died at the age of 96.
William Chapman worked on the Bridge on the River Kwai during the Second World War.
He was also for many years the postman for Hainford and Horsham St Faith.
His family said: 'He was the last of the old characters of the village.
'Life's work well done, Dad, thank you for everything, now is the time to rest. We will have a whisky for you, from your loving son David, daughter Mary and granddaughter Charlene.'
He was also a loving uncle to Dayella and Graham and a very special great-uncle to Caroline and Paul, Robert and Sue and great-great-uncle to Joshua and Elise.
He died at his home in Horsham St Faith, near Norwich, on August 5.
Most Read
- 1 'God's waiting room' - Norfolk town is country's pensioner hotspot
- 2 Former vicarage set in one acre is up for sale - and it needs some TLC
- 3 Thetford homes left with 'significant' damage following blaze
- 4 Star-studded line-up announced for free Norfolk festival
- 5 RAF flypast to pass through Norfolk's skies
- 6 Norfolk's 100 Jubilee street parties revealed
- 7 World record? 24 ducklings spotted waddling through Norfolk village
- 8 George Ezra to host album launch show in Norwich
- 9 Person banned from driving arrested after crashing into pedestrian crossing
- 10 'Long-awaited in the area' - New Norfolk deli celebrates local produce
Funeral arrangements to follow.
see more tributes to Mr Chapman in Monday's EDP.
