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Runner (inter-communication between officers, NCOs and troops)
Mr. Cyr recalls his platoon's first encounter with the Japanese in Hong Kong.
Taken as Hong Kong POW
Mr. Cyr describes the platoon's unusual events of Christmas Day, 1941, and the several weeks that followed.
Travel from Hong Kong to Japan as POW
Mr. Cyr recalls the sea voyage from Hong Kong to Japan, the instructions they received from the Japanese army officers and the train ride to Camp 3D in Kawasaki.
POW work as a Riveter
Mr. Cyr describes his work as a riveter in the shipyard at Camp 3D.
Beating received as a Hong Kong POW
Mr. Cyr describes the Japanese guards at Camp 3D and a near-death beating he received from several of them.
POW Work in Coal Mine. End of War
The platoon is moved to the northeast tip of the island of Honshu and are put to work in a coal mine. Mr. Cyr also recalls the day they were informed the war was over.
Canadian Decision Regarding Hong Kong. Duty and Patriotism
Mr. Cyr reflects on the Canadian decision to send 1900 men to Hong Kong, knowing it was not possible to defend it. He also expresses his feelings about how Canadians view their contribution to the Second World War effort and what he would say to young Canadians about duty and patriotism.
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