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Paint POW, Make the Letters as big as you Can

Mr. Hunt describes learning that the war is over and talks about the pros and cons of the American supply drop in their camp area.

Caught Taking Red Cross Rations

Mr. Hunt talks about how he was taken to the hospital to give blood to a dying prisoner.

It Sounds Like the Place is Afire.

Mr. Hunt describes the collapse of his barracks at Niigata, and an act of unnatural strength to rescue a trapped comrade .

They’d Have Killed Us!

Mr. Hunt talks about a day of deadly American bombing, and fearing for his life at the hand of angry Japanese citizens.

Not Understanding the Language Gets him Beat Up

Mr. Hunt describes having a Japanese wrestling buddy when things weren’t busy, and being badly beaten by a guard who saw one of their encounters. He reveals his plans to fight back.

Misinterpreting the Word “Banjo”

Mr. Hunt describes working in the steel mill near Niigata, and being beaten for misunderstanding his Japanese supervisor. * banjo = bathroom in Japanese

Men Like Skeletons

Mr. Hunt discusses poor nutrition and the declining health and eventual death of some inmates.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19