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Forming the Crew
Mr. Robertson describes how his squadron was formed.
Rations in Japan
Mr. McAuley talks about the food they had at the prison camp.
Escape Rules
Mr. McAuley discusses the Japanese-imposed consequences of escaping.
Death At Prison Camp
Mr. McAuley recalls the frequency of death and how the bodies were dealt with.
Sickness
Mr. McAuley talks about the illnesses he and his fellow prisoners suffered.
No Mercy
Mr.McAuley talks about being a prisoner.
Japanese Declared War
Mr. McAuley talks about what kind of battle it was in Hong Kong.
Sham Shui Po barracks
Mr. McAuley explains what it was like in Sham Shui Po barracks.
Garrison Duty in Jamaica
Mr. McAuley talks about his first duty, that of guarding German prisoners.
Joining the Army
Mr. McAuley and some friends travel to Winnipeg to join the army.
Burial at Sea
Mr. Goodyear gives a vivid description of having to sew a corpse into a canvas bag before a burial at sea, and not being able to do the final stitch.
Submarine Attack off New York Harbour
One day before the war ends, Mr. Goodyear witnesses the torpedoing of an American collier just outside New York harbour, followed by the submarine falling victim to American torpedo boats.
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