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Basic Training And Underage

In basic training in Calgary at the age of 16 years, Mr. Nickerson remembers the others who were in training with him as well as their non-commissioned officers and instructors.

His Thoughts About The Government of Canada That Sent Them

Unlike his feelings about the Japanese people, Mr. Routledge expresses disappointment with the Canadian Government of the time that sent the troops to Hong Kong.

His Thoughts About The People Of Japan

Most people, given the experiences of Canadian prisoners-of-war in Japan, would have predictable and understandable feelings about the Japanese people of that time - and of today. Most people - but not everyone, including Mr. Routledge.

Dealing With The Experience

Mr. Routledge made what some may feel were surprising decisions for his life in an effort to put the prison camp experiences behind him. He also expresses his deep feelings that Canadians need to understand what he and his comrades experienced in Hong Kong.

Reunion With The Family

Home at last...alive!

The Return To Allied Care

Freedom from the nightmare of Japanese captivity comes as the prisoners-of-war are formally handed over to the British.

It’s Finally Over!

The war ends with Mr. Routledge and his comrades at Canton prison. He explains how they guessed the war had ended, days before they were told.

Little Food Results in Rapid, Large Weight Loss

Mr. Routledge remains at Canton prison for the rest of the war. During his imprisonment there, his weight dropped dramatically.

Canton Prison - Worse

In May, 1945, Mr. Routledge was transferred to Canton Prison. He describes this prison in one word.

Hell At Stanley Prison

Back at Stanley Prison, Mr. Routledge and his comrades were placed in the section with the Chinese prisoners. Their rations were meagre. After several weeks there, two new arrivals at the prison, both British officers, eventually brought improvements to their living conditions.

Charges of Espionage - Court Martial Pending

Mr. Routledge and his comrades were again transferred, this time to the Gendarmes to be held for a Japanese Court Martial, which took place December 1, 1943. The outcome was staggering.

Moved To Stanley Prison

Mr. Routledge and three other Canadian prisoners were moved to the Stanley prison.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19