Winnipeg Grenadiers

Mr. White describes trying to evacuate and bury the dead from a bombed out residence, and being thwarted by a mortar attack.

Mr. White discusses Britain’s naive skepticism about Japan attacking Hong Kong. He describes confusion among the Canadian soldiers experiencing their first Japanese air raid.

Mr. White describes the inadequate strength, health and training of the Hong Kong force.

Mr. Lowe describes some of the physical and emotional impacts of his Hong Kong service.

Mr. Lowe describes his return home to Manitoba.

Mr. Lowe describes commandeering a train to Tokyo and a very warm reception from the American Brass upon their arrival.

Mr. Lowe describes being told the war is over and the events which followed before finally leaving Sendai camp.

Mr. Lowe describes the conditions at the Sendai camp in northern Japan as well as his duties in the mine.

Mr. Lowe describes his responsibilities in the Yokohama shipyard foundry, routine sabotage, and deadly revenge against a cruel guard.

Mr. Lowe describes Sham Shui Po and compares it with his experiences at North Point, particularly burial detail and the Kai Tak labour gangs.