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22 results returned matching keyword(s): MacDonell for Second World War
Freedom For Our Country
Mr. MacDonell provides his view on how Canadians should preserve this wonderful culture and country that we live in and recounts how fortunate we are to be Canadian.
No Regrets, It was Worth It!!
Mr. MacDonell provides a great perspective in respect to all that he went through in the military.
Canadian Government Was Good To Us
Mr. MacDonell expresses his appreciation of the treatment provided by the Canadian government after returning home.
American Contribution to POW Survival
Mr. MacDonell praises the contributions made by the American Army. Their level of generosity and concern for their well being was overwhelming.
We Couldn’t Reveal the Radio
Mr. MacDonell describes the days surrounding the surrender of the Japanese.
The Dropping of the Bomb Saved Us
Mr. MacDonell explains that with the help of the radio, the prisoners were made aware of the dropping of the bomb and that things were coming to an end.
Obtaining Parts for a Radio Receiver
Mr. MacDonell speaks about a dangerous undertaking by fellow POW’s stealing parts and building a radio receiver.
Canadian Families Knew Nothing
Mr. MacDonell tells how the Canadian families back home were in the dark about their capture and how they eventually found out.
Debilitating Health
Mr. MacDonell shares his countless bouts with a variety of diseases and infections.
Putting Dignity Aside
Mr. MacDonell talks more about daily life as a prisoner.
Typical Day as a POW
Mr. MacDonell describes his daily routine while working at the mine and the general treatment given by the Japanese army.
Physically Unfit to Work
Mr. MacDonell describes his physical state and inability to function all the while keeping hope alive.
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