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Canadian Decision Regarding Hong Kong. Duty and Patriotism
Mr. Cyr reflects on the Canadian decision to send 1900 men to Hong Kong, knowing it was not possible to defend it. He also expresses his feelings about how Canadians view their contribution to the Second World War effort and what he would say to young Canadians about duty and patriotism.
POW Work in Coal Mine. End of War
The platoon is moved to the northeast tip of the island of Honshu and are put to work in a coal mine. Mr. Cyr also recalls the day they were informed the war was over.
Beating received as a Hong Kong POW
Mr. Cyr describes the Japanese guards at Camp 3D and a near-death beating he received from several of them.
POW work as a Riveter
Mr. Cyr describes his work as a riveter in the shipyard at Camp 3D.
Travel from Hong Kong to Japan as POW
Mr. Cyr recalls the sea voyage from Hong Kong to Japan, the instructions they received from the Japanese army officers and the train ride to Camp 3D in Kawasaki.
Taken Hostage
While still in Liège, Mr. Gouinlock describes how some of the Germans took 40 men, including himself, hostage.
Plane crashes
Mr. Duffley tells the stories of two different plane crashes at his base.
Hong Kong POW
Eventually, the captured troops were moved from the colony of Hong Kong to Japan. Mr. Purse describes that move and the train ride to their new location where they were put to work in nickel mines.
Taken as Hong Kong POW
Mr. Cyr describes the platoon's unusual events of Christmas Day, 1941, and the several weeks that followed.
Runner (inter-communication between officers, NCOs and troops)
Mr. Cyr recalls his platoon's first encounter with the Japanese in Hong Kong.
Canada and First World War. Patriotism and Duty.
Mr. Connett is asked for his thoughts on Canada's contribution to victory in the First World War. He also offers some thoughts to young Canadians on the subjects of patriotism and duty.
Reaction to Armistice. Return to Civilian Life.
Mr. Connett speaks of the reaction he and his comrades experienced when the Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918. He also recalls some of the challenges he faced in returning to civilian life in Canada.
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