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They’d Have Killed Us!
Mr. Hunt talks about a day of deadly American bombing, and fearing for his life at the hand of angry Japanese citizens.
Not Understanding the Language Gets him Beat Up
Mr. Hunt describes having a Japanese wrestling buddy when things weren’t busy, and being badly beaten by a guard who saw one of their encounters. He reveals his plans to fight back.
Misinterpreting the Word “Banjo”
Mr. Hunt describes working in the steel mill near Niigata, and being beaten for misunderstanding his Japanese supervisor. * banjo = bathroom in Japanese
Men Like Skeletons
Mr. Hunt discusses poor nutrition and the declining health and eventual death of some inmates.
Decision not to Cross the Bay
Captain Price advises Mr. Hunt not to cross the bay as he will only get shot so he doesn’t go.
Torturing a Couple for Giving Some Rice
Mr. Hunt describes how a gift of rice from a Chinese couple leads to their torture and death.
Blamed for Shooting an Officer and Taking his Revolver
Mr. Hunt describes re-arming himself with the discarded pistol of a wounded officer and almost being shot for treason.
Engaging the Japanese
Mr. Hunt describes taking to the hills to engage the Japanese, and losing his rifle after taking a wounded soldier to the field hospital.
The Reaction of People on our Return Home
Mr. Friesen describes being concerned about coming home, being debriefed, regaining his health, and ultimately being offered and accepting a job with Shell Oil.
Powdered Milk Saved our Lives.
Mr. Friesen describes the fact that stevedores routinely stole food and drink, with deadly results on one occasion.
Getting Beat Up
Mr. Friesen describes being beaten by his guards
Tragedy When Beam Collapses
Mr. Friesen describes the physical layout of Niigata camp, and describes the deadly results of his hut collapsing after a heavy snowstorm.
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