HC Deb 23 October 1945 vol 414 cc1863-4
26. Mr. Driberg

asked the Secretary of State for War what the total casualties have been, to the latest convenient date, in the recent disturbances following the liberation of French and Dutch territories in the Far East; and how many of these have been in the British Forces involved.

Mr. Lawson

Complete figures are not available, but the following British and Indian casualties in the recent disturbances were reported up to 14th October, 1945: In French Indo-China: 1 British officer and 40 Indian other ranks.

In Java (all in the Batavia Area): 1 British officer, 1 Viceroy commissioned officer and 1 British other rank.

Sumatra: None.