Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler was a Canadian doctor and a prisoner of war during World War II, captured by Japanese forces and held at the notorious Kinkaseki camp in Taiwan. Known for his resourcefulness and compassion, he treated fellow prisoners under dire conditions, often using makeshift methods to provide medical care amidst starvation and disease. His experiences, chronicled in his diaries, were later shared by his daughter, Anne Wheeler, in a documentary that highlights the sacrifices and struggles of POWs during the war.