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POW End of War Celebration
Mr. Castonguay remembers eating again after the Americans dropped food for them. He then describes going on a quest for beer for himself and the other POWs in the camp after the war had ended.
Japanese Labour Camp Commandants
Mr. Castonguay recalls the difference in temperament between his two different camp commandants. The first was very difficult and violent, but the second was much better.
Hope Returns and Freedom
Mr. Castonguay recalls fearing that the Japanese would kill the POW's should Japan be invaded. Meanwhile, they could see the Americans bombing a nearby city every night which gave them hope that they would soon be saved.
Japan and working in the Coal Mines
Mr. Castonguay recalls how the prisoners were sent to Japan by boat or train to a coal mine where they worked in dangerous conditions.
Looking Back
Mr. Forsyth speaks to his attitude toward the Japanese people today, and how his experience effected him in later life.
Liberated
Mr. Forsyth remembers food and clothing being dropped by American planes shortly after the war ended.
Dying for a Drink
Mr. Forsyth remembers four men being accidentally poisoned when trying to steal what they thought was alcohol.
On the Wings of a Mother’s Prayers
Mr. Forsyth remembers how the POW’s kept their morale up.
Company Soup
Mr. Forsyth recalls some of the more questionable food he ate while at 5B - cat, dog, and insects included.
Dying for a Red Cross Parcel
Mr. Forsyth recalls an incident of two POWs being fatally beaten and abused for attempting to steal Red Cross packages which the Japanese had been taking for themselves.
They Found The Egg
Mr. Forsyth recalls being beaten for stealing food.
No Work Tomorrow - Going Home
Mr. MacLean describes being liberated from Niigata.
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