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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.
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.
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.
Blown Up With Gunfire
Mr. Fisk describes sweeping up and disabling German mines.
The Age of the Zoot Suiters
Mr. Fisk describes his call up and a clash with Zoot Suiters in Montreal.
Everybody's Doing It
Mr. Fisk discusses his reasons for enlisting.
Hope for the Best
Mr. Wright reflects on his two combat jumps and very close call with a German bullet.
.303 Pull!
Mr. Wright describes the training required to become a paratrooper.
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.
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.
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.
Suspicions of Conspiracy (part 1 of 2)
Mr. Batt recalls being questioned about his captain and chief engineer by the FBI, after a German U-boat passed up an opportunity to sink the Duranda.
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