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Hong Kong
Mr. Purse describes his first impression of the army's military camp in Hong Kong and goes on to explain why he originally thought the Canadian troops had been sent there.
Hong Kong POW
Mr. Purse recalls the day the Japanese troops arrived in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong POW
The diet fed to the Hong Kong Prisoners of War by the Japanese is described by Mr. Purse.
Hong Kong POW
Treatment of the Canadians at the hands of the Japanese guards is painfully remembered by Mr. Purse
Reaction to end of Second World War
Mr. Purse remembers the reaction of both the prisoners of war and their Japanese guards as news of the end of the war arrived, and reflects on how surprised he continues to be that he survived the experience.
Return to Civilian Life
Mr. Purse was asked to describe how the Hong Kong experience during the Second World War affected his life once he returned to Canada.
Experiences With Patients
Stationed at a Canadian military hospital in Bramshot, England, Ms. Rogers recalls various experiences with patients while at that location.
Stationed in France
After D-Day, Ms. Rogers was sent to France where she was attached to a head injury unit.
End of Overseas Duty
Ms. Rogers recalls the end of her overseas service and is asked if she was happy to be coming back home to Canada.
Nursing Training
Ms. Seeley recalls her nursing training and her deep desire to serve her country during the Second World War.
Tour of Operations
Mr. Yarnell talks about all the flying they did. He also recalls what they did during downtime.
No surrender
Mr. McVicar talks about Japan's refusal to surrender, and life in the Tropics with scorpions and malaria.
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