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Japanese Attack
Mr. Castonguay describes the beginning of the attack on Hong Kong. Because he was working on the switchboard, he was able to hear about the impending attack.
Impressions of Hong Kong
Mr. Castonguay describes his impressions of Hong Kong. He was happy to finally see the land he had learned about in school and was impressed by the atmosphere which was so different from his home.
Maturity from war experience
Mr. Ney talks about his return home, and how the war changed him.
Encounters in Bayeux
Mr. Ney tells of two encounters while in the 'free city' of Bayeux.
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.
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 1 of 3)
Mr. Rusling talks about the Manxman being torpedoed, and her eventual demise and how they lost 4 men that day.
Saving Malta
Mr. Rusling talks about events during the breaking of the siege of Malta.
Battle near Malta
Mr. Rusling talks about a battle that took place close to Malta and the time when he was on deck and he saw a German torpedo bomber heading for their vessel, the Marksman. However, this bomber never fired its guns on the Marksman. He really thought the end had come for him.
Merchant ships and the Ohio tanker
Mr. Rusling talks about the tanker Ohio and the damage she sustained after being bombed again on the way to Malta as part of that fleet. She was the last ship to reach Malta.
Nature's beauty
Mr. Rusling talks about the boat trip that they had made up the river and how beautiful the scenery was. He remembers the beauty of the jungle when he was sitting up on the mountain waiting and that he will never forget that beauty as long as he lives.
We fought and saved each other’s lives
Mr. Hall reflects on how people change during wartime, and making today's children aware of the contribution of Veterans to their freedom.
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