Featherston Prisoner of War Camp
Featherston Prisoner of War Camp, Military detention facility in South Wairarapa District, New Zealand
The facility contained multiple compounds with barracks, mess halls, and recreational areas to accommodate over 800 Japanese prisoners during World War II.
The camp originated as a military training site in World War I before its transformation into a prisoner detention center in September 1942.
Japanese prisoners maintained their traditions through gardening activities and constructed a memorial with inscriptions to honor their deceased companions.
Visitors can explore the site's remaining structures and read information panels that detail the camp's operations and significant events.
A tragic incident occurred on February 25, 1943, resulting in the deaths of 48 Japanese prisoners and one New Zealand guard during a work-related protest.
Location: Featherston
GPS coordinates: -41.11861,175.35607
Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:17
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