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They Made Miners out of Us
Mr. Murphy provides an excellent description of his duties as a hard rock miner.
I got Alongside of a Porthole
Mr. Murphy describes being selected for labour camp, the boat ride to Nagasaki, and moving into the Omine mining camp.
The People Were Dying off Like Flies
Mr. Murphy describes North Point POW camp - poor accommodations, meagre rations and disease.
You Can’t say, “I’m not Going.”
Mr. Murphy describes his final action before being forced to surrender to the Japanese.
He had a Kitbag Full of Grenades
Mr. Murphy describes general fighting conditions in Hong Kong. He talks about close combat and its toll - his brother died beside him. And he becomes very emotional about having killed one of the enemy.
Every Veteran Should be Looked at and Respected
Mr. MacWhirter discusses the need to respect Veterans and our patriotic duty to serve in times of war. He feels that Canadian schools should be more focussed on patriotism.
I’m Scared Sometimes That I’ll Choke my Wife
Mr. MacWhirter describes the importance of his wife in his emotional recovery after the war, and his fear of injuring her during one of his recurring nightmares.
We Became Brothers and we Still Are
Mr. MacWhirter describes the lasting impact of the friendships he made during his POW experiences.
We Used a Mirror ‘til They Found Us
Mr. MacWhirter describes his sense of Japan’s approaching defeat, changes in the guard structure, and the good and bad results of the American supply drop.
Bill, you Want to Live?
Mr. MacWhirter describes his personal beatings and the long-term impact of the abuse. He also describes being forced to work with both feet broken and with serious gastrointestinal problems.
Sometimes I Dream About it, the Stink
Mr. MacWhirter describes conditions on the Japanese ship, Tatuta Maru, while being shipped to the Omini labour camp in Japan.
They Were Dying Right and Left
Mr. MacWhirter describes life at Sham Shui Po camp. He discusses diseases and being intimidated by the Kamloops Kid.
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