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The War is Over
Mr. Agerbak recalls the day the war ended and how leaflets were dropped by American airplanes.
American Firebombing
Mr. Agerbak recalls seeing an American plane shot down during a firebombing raid.
Sewing machine repairman
Mr. Agerbak talks about being a repairman for Singer sewing machine while in camp.
Traveling to Japan
Mr. Agerbak tells of the conditions aboard the ship from Hong Kong to Japan.
Significance of the POW Tag
Mr. Ford displays and explains in detail the purpose of wearing the POW tag and the ramifications if caught without it.
Beatings endured by the Prisoners of War
Mr. Ford explains in graphic detail, the type of torture and beating endured by the POW, sometimes receiving punishment that he did not deserve
Elements for Survival
Mr. Ford describes the torture endured by the POWs and their continuous fight to survive.
Working in the Dockyard
Mr. Ford describes the work he did at the dockyard during his time in camp.
Parade to Changi Jail
Mr. Ford describes his voyage from Java to Singapore, where he and his soldiers would march to Changi Jail, witnessing the horror of seeing Chinese heads strung along the roadside
Fleas, Bugs and Body Lice
Mr. Ford speaks about his move from Garoet to Batavia and the severe conditions of fleas, bed bugs and body lice. With a chance to stow away onboard a ship to Australia, Mr. Ford refuses to leave his squadron.
Shore Leave Excursions
Occasional shore leave took members of the crew of HMCS Sioux to some interesting places, including the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
Leaving Japan
Mr. Castonguay recalls leaving Japan in poor condition after being released, and his joy at finally being clean, fed and having a bed to sleep in.
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