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Heavy shelling
Mr. Whitman describes being pinned down by Japanese artillery after leaving Fort Stanley, and having to listen as men die in a nearby building which had been struck by shells.
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
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
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
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
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.
The Joyfulness of War Ending
Mr. Poolton describes his recovery in hospital and the joyfulness of the war ending.
Liberation and Tears
Mr. Poolton describes his reaction when he realizes they are liberated.
Reunited With Three Airmen
Mr. Poolton is reunited with the three airmen.
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
Mr. Poolton hides the compass while being interrogated by the German Gestapo.
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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