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Mr. Purse was asked to describe how the Hong Kong experience during the Second World War affected his life once he returned to Canada.

Reaction to end of Second World War

Mr. Purse remembers the reaction of both the prisoners of war and their Japanese guards as news of the end of the war arrived, and reflects on how surprised he continues to be that he survived the experience.

Hong Kong POW

Treatment of the Canadians at the hands of the Japanese guards is painfully remembered by Mr. Purse

Hong Kong POW

The diet fed to the Hong Kong Prisoners of War by the Japanese is described by Mr. Purse.

Hong Kong POW

Mr. Purse recalls the day the Japanese troops arrived in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Mr. Purse describes his first impression of the army's military camp in Hong Kong and goes on to explain why he originally thought the Canadian troops had been sent there.

Significance of Korean War

Mr. Petit talks about the relationships between Canadian soldiers and members of the forces of other countries in Korea at the time. He also speaks about the quality of Canadian rations and reflects on the end of hostilities. He then goes on to offer his thoughts on the purpose and significance of the war in Korea.

PPCLI Duties

Now in Korea, Mr. Petit describes some of the duties of his PPCLI unit.

Training

Mr. Petit received six months' basic training in Ipperwash, Ontario then moved west.

Family Involvement in Wartime

Mr. Petit, a veteran of the Korean War, explains the involvement of various members of his family who served in wartime, dating back to the Riel Rebellion.

Cost of Second World War. Remembrance.

Mr. Murray reflects on modern day Remembrance Day ceremonies and on the cost of the allied victory in the Second World War.

Army Commanders Course

As the end of the war nears, Mr. Murray is promoted to Major and sent to England to take a course designed for army commanders. He discovers it's not where he wants to be.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19