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Radio in a Wooden Leg
Mr. Devouge describes a unique hiding place for a radio.
Rescued by the Americans
Mr. Devouge describes the American food drop in his camp, and resisting the urge to overeat. He also talks about being able to finally delouse his living quarters, seeing a concert at a local school and finally departing the camp by train.
Coming Home
Mr. Devouge first describes his trip home to Canada and goes on to discuss the lingering effects of beri-beri.
Reflections on his Survival
Mr. Devouge describes how a full moon over the POW camp would leave him homesick, and reflects on those who weren't lucky enough to return home as he had.
Giving Bombs for a Promise
With very little fighting power at Mount Nicholson, Mr. Bembridge is supplied with bombs from a young Chinese boy.
Shooting Myself in the Mirror
In pursuit of a sniper, Mr. Bembridge shares his story of shooting his own image through a wall sized mirror, believing he had captured the enemy.
Circle of Surrender
Mr. Bembridge describes his reaction to the treatment while being gathered up by the Japanese guards and fearing for his life.
A Miserable Place
Mr. Bembridge describes the harsh and brutal conditions of North Point Camp facing starvation and brutality as a prisoner of war.
Dysentery in the Camp
Mr. Bembridge recalls his suffering with dysentery within the camp and how his health was affected by this.
Exhaustion Gets the Best of Me
Working fourteen hour days, Mr. Bembridge is assisted by his buddies on the march back to camp.
A Beating Never Forgotten
Mr. Bembridge shares an emotional story of how badly he was beaten knowing if he retaliated he would be killed.
Standing Hours Against a Wall
Thought to be laughing, Japanese guards torture and beat Mr. Bembridge as he stands against a wall grasping for his life
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