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Forced March to North Point Camp
Mr. Lecouffe describes surrendering to the Japanese and having to dump a huge store of alcohol. The march to North Point is very difficult because of the heat and lack of water. Mr. Lecouffe witnesses Japanese guards tying Chinese women to a post and slowly bayoneting them to death.
Chronic Diarrhea
Mr. Lecouffe survives a near death experience with chronic diarrhea. As a last resort, he is treated with opium and vitamin injections, which set him on the road to recovery.
Diseases
Mr. Lecouffe describes several of the diseases which afflicted the POWs, and attributes his relative immunity to the vitamin he'd received during his recent recuperation.
Voyage to Japan
Mr. Lecouffe describes being in a ship's hold, jammed in like cattle, with no toilet facilities for men still suffering from dysentery. He eventually reaches Japan and is sent to the Yokohama shipyard.
Pride of Service
Mr. Roberts expresses his pride and satisfaction with his military service.
Environment within the Airfield Compound
While walking the perimeter of the airfield compound, Ms. MacDonald provides a description of the sights and smells and constant flurry of activity from the locals as well as the military personnel from all nationalities.
A Mission of Greater Threat
Ms. MacDonald recalls Kabul as a more threatening environment.
Always in the Minority
Ms. MacDonald reflects on women in the military.
Pride of Service
Ms. MacDonald reflects back on her time in the military and stresses the importance of remembering those who were lost as well as their families who suffer as well.
First Deployment to a Foreign Land
Mr. Hennessey speaks about his first opportunity for deployment to Kabul as part of Roto O with the Royal Canadian Regiment and expresses the differences he witnessed in culture and lifestyle.
A Typical Day
Mr. Hennessey explains that a days’ schedule could vary greatly.
The Afghan Children
Mr. Hennessey expresses the love the Afghan children had for the soldiers and the imposed limitations the soldiers faced in dealing with the children.
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