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Aircraft Carriers
Mr. Brown explains one of the differences between the American and British carriers.
Sinking of the Scharnhorst
Mr. Brown describes his time in the Arctic Ocean when their British fleet sank the Scharnhorst..
Rewarded With Food for Working Hard
Mr. Friesen describes feeling fortunate to have been selected for stevedoring as compared to steel or coal work. He describes underground trade with the coal crew.
Tragedy When Beam Collapses
Mr. Friesen describes the physical layout of Niigata camp, and describes the deadly results of his hut collapsing after a heavy snowstorm.
Getting Beat Up
Mr. Friesen describes being beaten by his guards
Powdered Milk Saved our Lives.
Mr. Friesen describes the fact that stevedores routinely stole food and drink, with deadly results on one occasion.
The Reaction of People on our Return Home
Mr. Friesen describes being concerned about coming home, being debriefed, regaining his health, and ultimately being offered and accepting a job with Shell Oil.
Engaging the Japanese
Mr. Hunt describes taking to the hills to engage the Japanese, and losing his rifle after taking a wounded soldier to the field hospital.
Blamed for Shooting an Officer and Taking his Revolver
Mr. Hunt describes re-arming himself with the discarded pistol of a wounded officer and almost being shot for treason.
Torturing a Couple for Giving Some Rice
Mr. Hunt describes how a gift of rice from a Chinese couple leads to their torture and death.
Decision not to Cross the Bay
Captain Price advises Mr. Hunt not to cross the bay as he will only get shot so he doesn’t go.
Men Like Skeletons
Mr. Hunt discusses poor nutrition and the declining health and eventual death of some inmates.
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