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Eagerness to Enlist
Mr. Ford shares his story about enlisting in the Royal Air force after a visit from the magistrate to his home town, Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland
Desperate Conditions in Great Britain
Mr. Ford speaks about his impression of England during his time in camp, the scarcity of food and the realization that Great Britain was not prepared for the war.
Fire and Bomb Watch Duty
Mr. Ford shares the story of his invitation to a friend to join him on duty. But his friend chooses not to join him and becomes the first casualty of a bomb blast.
Fleas, Bugs and Body Lice
Mr. Ford speaks about his move from Garoet to Batavia and the severe conditions of fleas, bed bugs and body lice. With a chance to stow away onboard a ship to Australia, Mr. Ford refuses to leave his squadron.
Parade to Changi Jail
Mr. Ford describes his voyage from Java to Singapore, where he and his soldiers would march to Changi Jail, witnessing the horror of seeing Chinese heads strung along the roadside
Destined for Camp Nagasaki
Mr. Ford tells us about being out on parade ground and not knowing what POW camp they would be sent to.
Working in the Dockyard
Mr. Ford describes the work he did at the dockyard during his time in camp.
Elements for Survival
Mr. Ford describes the torture endured by the POWs and their continuous fight to survive.
Beatings endured by the Prisoners of War
Mr. Ford explains in graphic detail, the type of torture and beating endured by the POW, sometimes receiving punishment that he did not deserve
Japanese Rice Can
Mr. Ford displays the rice can he used during his time in Camp Nagasaki and explains the daily ration provided to the men.
Significance of the POW Tag
Mr. Ford displays and explains in detail the purpose of wearing the POW tag and the ramifications if caught without it.
Reports of the War Being Over
Mr. Ford shares his story about their final realization that the war was over and actions leading up to the surrender of the Japanese.
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