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He was so Weak and so Gone, he was Eating Flies
Mr. Bérard describes Sham Shui Po barracks, and relates difficulties dealing with flies, bedbugs and general hygiene. He talks about respect given and returned for a bar of soap.
How Many of us are Going to be Left Around Here?
Mr. Bérard describes volunteering to nurse diphtheria patients at Sham Shui Po, and being reprimanded by the camp doctor over a Christmas singsong with those patients.
Inside the Wall Was a German Uniform
Mr. Bérard describes being held prisoner in a mansion, and accidentally finding a German uniform behind a false wall.
It (a grenade) Landed Right on the Breach of That Weapon
Mr. Bérard describes the events surrounding the surrender of his platoon, and a swift Japanese reprisal for a grenade attack by one of the prisoners.
That was Paddy Joe . . . He’d Been Blown to Bits
Mr. Bérard describes his desperate individual search for his closest friend but finding only his boot. He commends his men for holding their position in his absence.
We Hadn’t a Chance at All
Mr. Bérard reflects on the dilemma of the Hong Kong defenders from a tactical perspective.
Suddenly the Stone Moved
Mr. Bérard describes killing a Japanese sniper, and discusses the type of grenades that the enemy used.
They’re not Indians
Mr. Bérard describes a couple of events in Hong Kong which demonstrated the ignorance and arrogance of the British toward Canadians.
As Soon as You’re Shot at, You’re Trained
Mr. Bérard discusses various aspects of his interaction with and commitment to his men, and his confidence in them.
Tears Ran Down my Eyes
Mr. Berry describes the emotional impact of visiting the cemetery at Groesbeek, Holland during a post-war pilgrimage.
Only Thinking of Himself
Mr. Fawcett reflects on betrayal and being unable to forgive his Mid-Upper Gunner.
More Slop Than Food
Mr. Fawcett discusses life in a POW camp and the emotional toll it took on the prisoners
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