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Sometimes I Dream About it, the Stink

Sometimes I Dream About it, the Stink

Mr. MacWhirter describes conditions on the Japanese ship, Tatuta Maru, while being shipped to the Omini labour camp in Japan.

Reception From the American Brass

Reception From the American Brass

Mr. Lowe describes commandeering a train to Tokyo and a very warm reception from the American Brass upon their arrival.

The War is Over

The War is Over

Mr. Lowe describes being told the war is over and the events which followed before finally leaving Sendai camp.

Sendai Camp

Sendai Camp

Mr. Lowe describes the conditions at the Sendai camp in northern Japan as well as his duties in the mine.

Deadly Revenge

Deadly Revenge

Mr. Lowe describes his responsibilities in the Yokohama shipyard foundry, routine sabotage, and deadly revenge against a cruel guard.

I Kept Asking Where my Mother Was

I Kept Asking Where my Mother Was

Mr. Jessop touchingly describes returning home to his family and sadly reflects on those who didn’t make it home.

It ( Nagasaki ) Was Flattened

It ( Nagasaki ) Was Flattened

Mr. Jessop describes seeing the massive cloud over Nagasaki after the A-bomb attack, and witnessing first hand the city’s devastation.

When we Came Back, the Guards Were all Gone

When we Came Back, the Guards Were all Gone

Mr. Jessop describes events in Omine camp that indicated the war was ending.

Many Die From Pneumonia

Many Die From Pneumonia

Mr. Jessop describes lack of medication and how, coincidentally, the same dose of medicine saves both him and his brother from pneumonia.

I was Going to Kill him ‘cuz I was Scared to Death

I was Going to Kill him ‘cuz I was Scared to Death

Mr. Jessop describes being disciplined in the mine for acts of sabotage he had instigated. He describes his fear during a close call at the rock face.

God, it was Scary!

God, it was Scary!

Mr. Jessop discusses initially being too ill to work in the coal mine, and his fear of going underground once well enough to do so.

The Reaction of People on our Return Home

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.

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