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Many Die From Pneumonia
Mr. Jessop describes lack of medication and how, coincidentally, the same dose of medicine saves both him and his brother from pneumonia.
I was Going to Kill him ‘cuz I was Scared to Death
Mr. Jessop describes being disciplined in the mine for acts of sabotage he had instigated. He describes his fear during a close call at the rock face.
God, it was Scary!
Mr. Jessop discusses initially being too ill to work in the coal mine, and his fear of going underground once well enough to do so.
It Can’t be any Worse Than Here, Son.
Mr. Jessop describes being selected for the Japanese labour camps and his boat ride to Japan.
That’s What you Call Being Worked to Death
Mr. Jessop describes working at Kai Tek airport and gives an example of the effects of diphtheria on the work force.
We’re not Gonna’ eat This Crap!
Mr. Jessop describes general conditions at North Point camp and his brother’s brush with death while there.
The Governor had Surrendered the Colony
Mr. Jessop describes being unable to hold their positions and being compelled to surrender.
There Were six Hundred of Them
Mr. Jessop describes his final engagement with the Japanese.
I Remember the First Night Like it Happened Last Night
Mr. Jessop describes his first taste of combat and being mistakenly reported as dead.
You’ll be Going to an Interesting Place
Mr. Jessop describes his trip to British Columbia for embarkation.
I Think I’d Tell Them to Stay Home
Mr. Hunt discusses the futility of the Hong Kong deployment and reveals a pacifist attitude.
If I Hadn’t Fallen, I was Gone
Mr. Hunt describes his lucky escape from the Japanese in an aqueduct.
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