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Hope Returns and Freedom

Mr. Castonguay recalls fearing that the Japanese would kill the POW's should Japan be invaded. Meanwhile, they could see the Americans bombing a nearby city every night which gave them hope that they would soon be saved.

Tough In The Trench

Mr. Lidstone describes the effect of weather conditions and vermin on those manning the trenches.

Japan and working in the Coal Mines

Mr. Castonguay recalls how the prisoners were sent to Japan by boat or train to a coal mine where they worked in dangerous conditions.

Work as a POW

Mr. Castonguay describes life in the POW camp, the camp guards and interpreters that prisoners encountered.

Life in a Prisoner of War Camp

Mr. Castonguay describes life in the POW camp and the working conditions they encountered.

Conditions at North Point, a POW Camp

Mr. Castonguay describes conditions at North Point, a Japanese Prisoner of War Camp. They were crowded together, and there were a lot of insects and bugs. The little food they were given was moldy and rancid. They contracted diseases from the terrible conditions and lack of food.

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19