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Serbian Head Games

Mr. Campbell explains about how the Serbian soldiers would always point their guns at the peace officers but would never shoot. He explains how you got used to it and knew exactly how to react.

Becoming an Intelligence Officer

Mr. Kelly recalls the difficulties in training and his friendship with Mr. Pearson that led him to another career in the army as an Intelligence Officer.

Looking Back

Mr. Forsyth speaks to his attitude toward the Japanese people today, and how his experience effected him in later life.

Liberated

Mr. Forsyth remembers food and clothing being dropped by American planes shortly after the war ended.

Dying for a Drink

Mr. Forsyth remembers four men being accidentally poisoned when trying to steal what they thought was alcohol.

On the Wings of a Mother’s Prayers

Mr. Forsyth remembers how the POW’s kept their morale up.

Company Soup

Mr. Forsyth recalls some of the more questionable food he ate while at 5B - cat, dog, and insects included.

Dying for a Red Cross Parcel

Mr. Forsyth recalls an incident of two POWs being fatally beaten and abused for attempting to steal Red Cross packages which the Japanese had been taking for themselves.

Remembering the Kamloops Kid

Mr. Forsyth remembers an interpreter nicknamed ‘Kamloops Kid’ and an incident of him beating a POW captain for pointing out poor conditions to a visiting Red Cross observer.

Oath to Not Attempt Escape

Mr. Forsyth remembers an electric fence being installed after four Winnipeg Grenadiers attempted to escape, and all other POW’s being made to sign an oath to not attempt escape.

They Found The Egg

Mr. Forsyth recalls being beaten for stealing food.

Scant Rations and Hard Labour

Mr. Forsyth recalls the labour they were expected to perform while on meagre rations at Sham Shui Po POW camp, and the disease and ailments which resulted.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19