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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.
Signaller First World War
Mr. Connett remembers some of his experiences as a signaller during the First World War.
Pride of Service
Mr. Chrysler remembers his last night of combat before returning to Canada. He speaks of his pride of service and the contribution of Canadian service men and women to stop the spread of communism in the Far East and the rest of the world.
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