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Haurongo: Godwin, James Gowing

Godwin speaking about being a prisoner of war

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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)

Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi

Sound Archives / Ngā Taonga Kōrero

Reference: J126-127

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Lawrence Watt. 'Godwin, James Gowing', Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau, i tāngia tuatahitia ki 2000, whakahou December 2007. Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/speech/144/godwin-speaking-about-being-a-prisoner-of-war (accessed 4 June 2026).