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As Soon as You’re Shot at, You’re Trained

Mr. Bérard discusses various aspects of his interaction with and commitment to his men, and his confidence in them.

We Had to Apply for Our Medals . . . an Insult to the Canadian Soldier

Mr. Barton discusses what he sees as a sacrificial deployment to Hong Kong and his disappointment with the Canadian Government for its lack of recognition of the Hong Kong Veterans.

I’ll Keep a Lookout for the Army

Mr. Barton discusses his work experience at the end of the war and the sometimes dangerous impact of the American supply drops.

He Had a Code of Honour and Wasn’t Going to Commit Me to Die

Mr. Barton describes both compassionate and brutal treatment by POW camp personnel.

We Considered Them a Source of Protein

Mr. Barton elaborates on nutrition and health issues in the POW camps.

A Diet Not Fit For a Human

Mr. Barton describes POW camp conditions and harsh discipline by Canadian officers.

A Handful of Men Fought Until Their Ammunition was Expended

Mr. Barton paraphrases the company chaplain’s account of the final surrender at Wong Nai Chung Gap.

They Could be Seen Spitting and Sparking Before They Exploded

Mr. Barton describes being overwhelmed by the Japanese at their command position and his decision to escape rather than surrender (excerpt from a report Mr. Barton authored in 1945).

The Trucks got up the Road but Were Blown out by the Japs

Mr. Barton describes the lack of medical facilities and the fatal consequences of being in the subordinate tactical position (excerpt from report Mr. Barton authored in 1945).

There Was a Misconception of the Japanese Ability to Fight

Mr. Barton describes being deployed to the Wong Nai Chung Gap, the underestimation of the enemy and being surrounded. (Includes an excerpt from a report Mr. Barton authored in 1945.)

I Was One of the Fortunate Ones, I Think.

Mr. Babin discusses coping with the emotional and physical consequences of his wartime service.

We Were Fumigated and Given Clothing

Mr. Babin describes his voyage home from Japan, including wonderful treatment by the Americans.

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