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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.

Impressions of the Dutch People

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

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.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19