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Last Action

Mr. Gyselman is designated a platoon runner who is sent to the front and witnesses a deadly ambush set for the Japanese. Eventually, the enemy regroups and a mortar attack drives the Canadians from their position. Heavily loaded down and under enemy fire, Mr. Gyselman escapes. He later notices that his pants legs are full of bullet holes.

Who’s the Enemy?

Mr. Gyselman describes being shelled by miniature Japanese howitzers, which inflicts serious casualties and forces the remaining men to retreat. Escaping along a water course, the men are mistakenly fired upon by their British allies. They show the white flag, and are granted safe passage by the British.

A Stolen Truck and a Broken Rifle

Mr. Gyselman describes commandeering an old truck to be used to transport troops to a new defensive position. Once there, and under enemy attack, he discovers that his rifle doesn't fire.

Shooting a Fifth Columnist

Mr. Gyselman describes the shooting of a Fifth Columnist who refuses to halt when challenged. A search of the body reveals maps of the Canadian positions drawn in ink.

First Action in Hong Kong

Mr. Gyselman describes being on sentry duty at a reservoir when it is bombed by the Japanese. One bomb is close enough to shower him with dirt and gravel.

Duties in Jamaica

Mr. Gyselman describes his responsibilities while serving in Jamaica, including searching foreign vessels for German sympathizers and performing guard duty at a camp for German internees.

The New Uniform

Mr. Gyselman describes being issued a new uniform which is much too small for him. When he, a raw recruit, questions the judgment of the quartermaster who issued it to him, who happens to be a major, the officer gives him a fifteen minute 'explanation'.