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That was Paddy Joe . . . He’d Been Blown to Bits
Mr. Bérard describes his desperate individual search for his closest friend but finding only his boot. He commends his men for holding their position in his absence.
We Hadn’t a Chance at All
Mr. Bérard reflects on the dilemma of the Hong Kong defenders from a tactical perspective.
Suddenly the Stone Moved
Mr. Bérard describes killing a Japanese sniper, and discusses the type of grenades that the enemy used.
They’re not Indians
Mr. Bérard describes a couple of events in Hong Kong which demonstrated the ignorance and arrogance of the British toward Canadians.
As Soon as You’re Shot at, You’re Trained
Mr. Bérard discusses various aspects of his interaction with and commitment to his men, and his confidence in them.
We Deserve Recognition
Mr. Agerbak offers his feelings on what he feels is the low esteem given to the Veterans of Hong Kong by their peers, and argues for better recognition of his (their) service.
Impacts of Hong Kong
Mr. Agerbak describes the long-term physical and emotional impacts of his service in Hong Kong.
I Never Saw One Canadian . . . it Really Burnt my Butt.
Mr. Agerbak describes his disappointment upon reaching American soil and seeing no Canadians. He talks about his trip home and seeing his parents.
It Took Them Quite a While to Find Us
Mr. Agerbak describes how a hidden radio informed them the war was over and discusses his voyage home to Canada.
I Was the One That Got the Beating
Mr. Agerbak describes various aspects of working as a blacksmith in the Yokohama shipyards, nutrition, responsibilities, and discipline.
I Don’t Remember Getting Anything to Eat
Mr. Agerbak describes being shipped to Japan to the labour camps, and compares the coping skills of soldiers from urban and rural backgrounds.
There Was No Way You Could Keep Morale Up
Mr. Agerbak describes the fact that NCO’s were responsible for their men in camp, and were often punished if their men couldn’t be accounted for.
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