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HMS Manxman's demise (Part 2 of 3)
Mr. Rusling talks about lowering a boat in to the water to rescue a man. They also found the body of one of the stokers in the water but he eventually died as a result of his wounds.
HMS Manxman's demise (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Rusling concludes his story about the Marksman being torpedoed with her eventual demise. He also talks about close friendships that developed on the ship.
Reasons to Enlist
Mr. Wong talks about why the Chinese community became enthusiastic about enlisting in the service and about the animosity they felt towards the Japanese.
Basic Training
Mr. Wong speaks about the treatment the Chinese received during basic training.
Volunteering to fight in China
Mr. Wong talks about volunteering to go overseas to fight the Japanese in China. They then shipped out in January 1944 for the Far East, first stopping in England.
Embarking to India
Mr. Wong talks about shipping out to the far east; his parents' feelings about him having signed up; and his own sense of excitement mixed with trepidation.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 3 of 8
Mr. Pochailo tells of safely parachuting into Holland. He contacts and is accepted into the Dutch underground.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 4 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes hideout drills and the commitment of the Dutch Underground to Allied escapees
“Shot Down!!!” Part 5 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes his escape to the mainland of Holland
“Shot Down!!!” Part 6 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes some effects of starvation on Holland’s children
Never in the field of human endeavour...
Mr. Yeomans describes British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's practicality and strength.
Someone is trying to stop you
Mr. Yeomans discusses his general impressions of training.
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