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March to Fort Stanley

March to Fort Stanley

Mr. Whitman describes not being able to keep up on the march to Fort Stanley, due to malaria induced fatigue. He describes being shot at, but not caring because he is so ill.

Escape in sock feet

Escape in sock feet

Mr. Whitman describes leaving the hotel in sock feet in an effort to be as quiet as possible. When a machine gun opens fire, being noisy ceases to be an issue.

Japanese mortar assault

Japanese mortar assault

Mr. Whitman describes the Japanese zeroing in on his sentry post in a hotel, with knee mortars. The last and closest is fortunately a dud. He is restationed near the kitchen, where he has an unexpected feed of freshly cooked chicken.

Japanese bomb Kowloon

Japanese bomb Kowloon

Mr. Whitman describes seeing a flight of aircraft approaching and thinking they are American. However, exploding bombs convince him the Japanese have declared war.

Going to Vancouver and the HMAS Awatea

Going to Vancouver and the HMAS Awatea

Mr. Whitman discusses boarding his train to leave for Vancouver and being denied visitors. After soldiers threaten to not go, their families are allowed to say goodbye. He arrives aboard HMAS Awatea just in time for another protest.

Marching to the Camp

Marching to the Camp

After the boxcar trip, prisoners are marched to the camp where they are stripped, given a bit of cabbage soup and thrown in the Wog Compound.

The Joyfulness of War Ending

The Joyfulness of War Ending

Mr. Poolton describes his recovery in hospital and the joyfulness of the war ending.

Liberation and Tears

Liberation and Tears

Mr. Poolton describes his reaction when he realizes they are liberated.

Reunited With Three Airmen

Reunited With Three Airmen

Mr. Poolton is reunited with the three airmen.

Thrown in a Civilian Jail

Thrown in a Civilian Jail

Experiencing blackouts, Mr. Poolton recalls being dragged to a civilian jail where he was held for four days and four nights.

Hiding the Compass

Hiding the Compass

Mr. Poolton hides the compass while being interrogated by the German Gestapo.

Coming Upon a German Outpost

Coming Upon a German Outpost

Still on the run, Mr. Poolton describes the situation of running into a German outpost, being caught by the enemy while the airmen continue on.

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