Pat Sullivan took up embroidery to calm his mind while imprisoned by the Japanese at Changi

By Claire Hunter, Australian War Memorial
Updated June 4 2020 - 10:18am, first published June 1 2020 - 12:00am
Pat Sullivan showing his embroidery to his family. Picture: Australian War Memorial
Pat Sullivan showing his embroidery to his family. Picture: Australian War Memorial

When Pat Sullivan was captured during the Fall of Singapore, he quickly realised he would need a hobby to help calm his mind and combat depression.

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