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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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