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And there were nobody allowed ashore
Mr. Evans describes how he went ashore to Iceland despite orders because of the presence of German spies in Iceland. When he returned, he was severely reprimanded by his superiors.
Nine days in a lifeboat
Mr. Evans describes survival in a lifeboat, Icelandic fishermen sharing their food, and finally being towed to safety to the Westman Islands of Iceland by Icelandic in-shore fishermen.
Torpedo Starboard side! Torpedo Starboard side!
Mr. Evans describes being torpedoed at night and abandoning ship in lifeboats. He overheard officers debating whether or not to try to rescue their radio operator who had stayed aboard to send the SOS.
Living on relief
Mr. Evans describes his family life before enlistment, the hard work and the poverty.
We Never got any Privileges
Mr. Yeadon compares the treatment of the Canadian Armed Forces vs. the Merchant Navy with respect to post-war benefits, particularly since merchant service had begun, in many cases, long before active military service.
“Send all Prisoners of war to the Beach”
Mr. Yeadon describes being liberated from Japan by the American Navy, and shipping home.
The Houses Were Going up Like Small Tornadoes
Mr. Yeadon describes the impact of American bombing raids on Yokohama and Tokyo.
So Many Prisoners Died of Malnutrition
Mr. Yeadon mourns the loss of a friend who died of malnutrition and describes a later pilgrimage to Yokohama cemetery.
They Used our Fuel for the Japanese to Have a hot Bath
Mr. Yeadon discusses the inadequate food, heat and clothing in the camp.
They Kicked me, and Booted me With Rifle Butts
Mr. Yeadon briefly describes his early work on the docks, being severely beaten for stealing a pair of work gloves and being redeployed to the kitchen staff after a serious illness.
I Think we Were Among the First POWs to be Taken
Mr. Yeadon describes the sea voyage to Yokohama and being sent to Kawasaki #1 POW camp.
It cut our Aerial, Then Machine-gunned the Decks
Mr. Yeadon describes being attacked ten days east of Brazil on a voyage to India, having to abandon ship, and being rescued and held captive by a German “raider.”
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