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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.”
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.
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.
They Used our Fuel for the Japanese to Have a hot Bath
Mr. Yeadon discusses the inadequate food, heat and clothing in the camp.
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.
The Houses Were Going up Like Small Tornadoes
Mr. Yeadon describes the impact of American bombing raids on Yokohama and Tokyo.
“Send all Prisoners of war to the Beach”
Mr. Yeadon describes being liberated from Japan by the American Navy, and shipping home.
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.
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