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World at War Forum

Prisoners of War
2023-06-06 19:00:00 2023-06-06 20:30:00 America/New_York World at War Forum John Zylstra was a young child when invading Japanese forces took his family captive. Join John as he relates his first hand experiences as a captive. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, June 06
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-06 19:00:00 2023-06-06 20:30:00 America/New_York World at War Forum John Zylstra was a young child when invading Japanese forces took his family captive. Join John as he relates his first hand experiences as a captive. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

John Zylstra was a young child when invading Japanese forces took his family captive. Join John as he relates his first hand experiences as a captive.

A regular War at War Forum attendee, John Zylstra was a child when the Japanese invaded Indonesia and captured him and his family. Over the next three years he was interned as a prisoner. John will share his experiences as both a captive, his memories of the war, and what it was like to finally be liberated. He provides a unique window into the Second World War.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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