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Riot Breaks out Over Tripe
Mr. Friesen describes the food related embarkation riot in Vancouver, and the Awatia’s not-so-secretive stop in Honolulu, Hawaii on the voyage to Hong Kong.
I Couldn’t Talk, I was Stunned
Mr. Hunt describes his bittersweet homecoming - a warm family reunion and learning of his sister’s recent death.
They Never had a Roll Call This Last Four Years
Mr. Hunt describes how tension in the camp masks the reality that the war is over.
I’m a Priest; I’m Gonna’ Bless Them for You
Mr. Hunt describes making prayer beads from seeds and a cross from bones.
My Legs Were Black, Blue and Purple.
Mr. Hunt describes his brother, and others, stealing rice from the Japanese.
Are you with the enemy, or are you with me?
Mr. Hunt describes a confrontation with his supervisor in the coal mine, and his brother intervening to save the Japanese.
The Dangers in the Mines
Mr. Hunt describes the frightening aspects of working in the Niigata coal mines.
Eat it or Starve to Death
Mr. Hunt describes the contaminated food he received in Sham Shui Po.
We Pulled the Bolts and Threw Them Away
Mr. Hunt describes being taken prisoner and becoming a slave labourer.
They Were out in the Field Playing Baseball
Mr. Hunt describes the lax and arrogant attitude of the British soldiers.
Canadians, The Very Best!
Mr. Bérard reflects on his lifelong resentment of Japan, has harsh words about Canada’s military decisions but finishes by expressing his total respect for the officers and men with whom he served.
I was Charged With Sabotage, I Thought I was Finished
Mr. Bérard describes working in the Kawasaki steel yards and being beaten for alleged sabotage of a pipe elbow.
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