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Near Mutiny on the Awatea
Mr Peterson describes the tight quarters onboard the, Awatea and the near mutiny that occurred before leaving the port of Vancouver.
Poor Preparation, Poor Procedure
Mr Peterson recalls how the Canadians were trained following their arrival in Hong Kong.
Reunited
Mr. Peterson recalls the night he was reunited with his twin brother during the Battle of Hong Kong.
"I'd rather shoot myself"
Mr Peterson recalls what he said he’d do if he was to be captured, and what happened when the time came.
Escape
Mr. Peterson tells about the now famous incident of four Winnipeg Grenadiers escaping from North Point POW Camp, and how he was supposed to be amoung them.
Diseases
Mr Peterson recalls the toll disease took on the POWs in Shamshuipo POW Camp: diphtheria, beri-beri, dysentery, malaria, and hot feet.
Slave Labour Selection
Mr Peterson recalls the selection process of the slave Labour drafts.
Christmas Propaganda
Mr Peterson recalls the Christmas of 1944, and how their day of relief was nothing more than a propaganda exercise.
Unfathomable Destruction
Mr. Peterson remembers not being able to fathom the destruction done by the atomic bombs dropped on Japan while he was interned.
Japan Capitulates
Mr. Peterson remembers discovering that Japan had surrendered to the Americans.
Saving Face
Mr. Peterson recalls the reaction of some young local boys when their playmate was accidentally killed by air dropped supplies.
Looking Back
Mr. Peterson looks back at how his service and internment affected him later in life.
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