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He was so Weak and so Gone, he was Eating Flies

Mr. Bérard describes Sham Shui Po barracks, and relates difficulties dealing with flies, bedbugs and general hygiene. He talks about respect given and returned for a bar of soap.

How Many of us are Going to be Left Around Here?

Mr. Bérard describes volunteering to nurse diphtheria patients at Sham Shui Po, and being reprimanded by the camp doctor over a Christmas singsong with those patients.

Inside the Wall Was a German Uniform

Mr. Bérard describes being held prisoner in a mansion, and accidentally finding a German uniform behind a false wall.

It (a grenade) Landed Right on the Breach of That Weapon

Mr. Bérard describes the events surrounding the surrender of his platoon, and a swift Japanese reprisal for a grenade attack by one of the prisoners.

That was Paddy Joe . . . He’d Been Blown to Bits

Mr. Bérard describes his desperate individual search for his closest friend but finding only his boot. He commends his men for holding their position in his absence.

We Hadn’t a Chance at All

Mr. Bérard reflects on the dilemma of the Hong Kong defenders from a tactical perspective.

Suddenly the Stone Moved

Mr. Bérard describes killing a Japanese sniper, and discusses the type of grenades that the enemy used.

They’re not Indians

Mr. Bérard describes a couple of events in Hong Kong which demonstrated the ignorance and arrogance of the British toward Canadians.

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.

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