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Treatment of Medical Staff

Mr. Castonguay describes the cruel treatment that some of the medical staff received after their capture.

Defence of Hong Kong

Mr. Castonguay describes why it was important to defend Hong Kong. The men felt, even after the war, that they were sacrificed by being stationed in Hong Kong. They were aware of how important it was to hold the enemy back for those critical two weeks.

Japanese Attack

Mr. Castonguay describes the beginning of the attack on Hong Kong. Because he was working on the switchboard, he was able to hear about the impending attack.

He’s not gonna take me, I heard he’s prejudiced.

Mr. Berry describes how he enlisted despite a prejudiced recruiting officer.

Impressions of Hong Kong

Mr. Castonguay describes his impressions of Hong Kong. He was happy to finally see the land he had learned about in school and was impressed by the atmosphere which was so different from his home.

Living in the Desert

Mr. Barrie speaks about his time in the Far East living in a tent.

Impressions of the Dutch People

Mr. Dowie describes his impressions of the Dutch people and guarding German prisoners.

Crashing Into the North Sea

Mr. Reynolds describes flying over the North Sea in the middle of November. They did not realize that the place was only about ten feet above the water and began descending. Crashing into the North Sea, he broke his back and had to hang on to a dingy and blow a whistle until being rescued by a fishing fleet.

Trying to Find a Place to Land

Mr. Reynolds describes how the weather had severely deteriorated while they were away from base, such that when the time came to land, they couldn't find the base, or anywhere, to set the Boston down. They finally spot landed.

A High Casualty Rate Inquiry

Mr. Reynolds talks about how high the casualty rates were with the Boston's, and the fact that an inquiry was sent out by Mackenzie King to determine what the problem was. On a day with particularly dreadful weather, he and his crew were sent up to demonstrate the problems with the plane.

Tanks in Italy

Mr. Dowie describes Italy through the eyes of a tank driver and the impact of D-Day on the Italian Campaign. They were called D-Day Dodgers.

Entering Rome

Mr. Dowie describes being under constant fire for 282 days in Italy and then entering Rome.

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