Story: Godwin, James Gowing

Godwin speaking about being a prisoner of war

Hear Jim Godwin interviewed on radio in 1947 about his experiences as a prisoner of war in Japan. He discusses his capture and incarceration, as well as his work gathering evidence for the war crimes tribunal at Yokohama. (3 min 55 sec)

Using this item

Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero
Reference: J126-127

This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. It is the responsibility of the user of any material to obtain clearance from the copyright holder.

How to cite this page:

Lawrence Watt. 'Godwin, James Gowing', Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, first published in 2000, updated December, 2007. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/biographies/5g12/godwin-james-gowing (accessed 29 March 2024)