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I Think we Were Among the First POWs to be Taken
Mr. Yeadon describes the sea voyage to Yokohama and being sent to Kawasaki #1 POW camp.
They Kicked me, and Booted me With Rifle Butts
Mr. Yeadon briefly describes his early work on the docks, being severely beaten for stealing a pair of work gloves and being redeployed to the kitchen staff after a serious illness.
They Used our Fuel for the Japanese to Have a hot Bath
Mr. Yeadon discusses the inadequate food, heat and clothing in the camp.
So Many Prisoners Died of Malnutrition
Mr. Yeadon mourns the loss of a friend who died of malnutrition and describes a later pilgrimage to Yokohama cemetery.
The Houses Were Going up Like Small Tornadoes
Mr. Yeadon describes the impact of American bombing raids on Yokohama and Tokyo.
“Send all Prisoners of war to the Beach”
Mr. Yeadon describes being liberated from Japan by the American Navy, and shipping home.
We Never got any Privileges
Mr. Yeadon compares the treatment of the Canadian Armed Forces vs. the Merchant Navy with respect to post-war benefits, particularly since merchant service had begun, in many cases, long before active military service.
A Different Kind of Life
Mr. Belzile discusses his steps through basic and officer training.
They Salute the Commission
Mr. Belzile discusses developing a command structure in a unit and mutual respect between officers and NCO’s.
Getting to Korea
Mr. Belzile discusses his deployment to Korea, via Japan.
Kept on Your Toes!
Mr. Belzile describes patrolling the Korean Demilitarized zone, and some aspects of living there.
The Harshest Judges
Mr. Belzile discusses how your troops can ruin your career quicker than your superiors.
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