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Suspicions of Conspiracy (part 2 of 2)
Mr. Batt recalls being questioned by the FBI for a second time, and after transferring to the Cresent Park, hearing that the Duranda's captain and chief engineer had been interned.
Responsibilities and Duties of a Signalman.
Mr. Munn describes the duties that a signaller would have both in the field on manoeuvres and back at headquarters within the regiment.
Landing in Sicily
Mr. Munn talks about the landing of his brigade in Sicily and how the Italian troops did not put up a fight in defence of the island.
Hope for the Best
Mr. Wright reflects on his two combat jumps and very close call with a German bullet.
Everybody's Doing It
Mr. Fisk discusses his reasons for enlisting.
The Age of the Zoot Suiters
Mr. Fisk describes his call up and a clash with Zoot Suiters in Montreal.
Blown Up With Gunfire
Mr. Fisk describes sweeping up and disabling German mines.
Twice Sunk (part 1 of 2)
Mr. Maro recalls when the Atesbull was sunk, and the crew was rescued by a British cruiser. He then describes joining the Prominence in order to escape the invading Japanese, only to have the ships deck shot off by a Japanese destroyer.
Twice Sunk (part 2 of 2)
Mr. Maro continues his story, recalling how a second destroyer came to finish off the Prominence, and how the crew survived to return to civilization.
Hospitalized Under Japanese Supervision
Mr. Maro describes arriving at hospital in Java, Indonesia, just as Japanese troops were invading. He recalls being cared for in civilians homes, and being restricted by the Japanese for quite a while before being officially taken prisoner.
Beaten By Guard
Mr. Maro recalls being beaten by a Japanese guard for returning to camp to quickly from work.
Suicide in POW Camp
Mr. Maro recalls hearing of suicides in POW camps, and describes an instance of suicide the day before the camp was liberated.
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