In August 1942 he was moved to Formosa ( now Taiwan ) along with Percival and all the senior officers from Singapore .
Percival surrendered the 80,000 British and Commonwealth troops at Singapore on 15 February , including Beckwith - Smith and his division .
In August 1942 Beckwith - Smith was moved to Formosa ( now Taiwan ) along with Percival and all the senior officers from Singapore .
Percival surrendered the 80,000 British and Commonwealth troops at Singapore on 15 February , including Beckwith - Smith and his division .