Margaret Dryburgh

About

Missionary who was captured in Singapore during WWII, and was held captive in a Japanese prisoner of war camp. 

Before fame

She was a teacher of History, French, and Latin before becoming a Presbyterian missionary.

Trivia

She was known for organizing a Glee Club and choir with her fellow inmates, before eventually dying of dysentery.

Family life

Her mother was also a missionary.

Associated with

Her story of imprisonment was told in the movie Paradise Road starring Glenn Close.