72 years ago: Hong Kong's wartime diaries |
| 29 Jun 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp Posted: 15 Feb 2012 03:26 AM PST Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Tue, 29 Jun 1943 In the early hours the internees arrested yesterday - Anderson, Bradley, Hall, Scott, Rees and Whant - are taken by car to cells in Stanley Prison's G Block. William Anderson is in a cell opposite the stairs and he's able to see many of the Block's arrivals and departures. Thomas and Evelina Edgar celebrate their first wedding anniversary. They are presented with an engraved wooden plaque by their friends. Sources: Internees: Statement of W. J. Anderson in Hong Kong Public Records Office, HKRS 163-1-104, page 8, point 64 Edgar: http://brianedgar.wordpress.com/2011/12/22/reign-of-terror-6-first-wedding-anniversary-stanley-camp/ |
| 29 Jun 1943, R. E. Jones Wartime diary Posted: 02 Jun 2013 01:13 AM PDT Book / Document: Date(s) of events described: Tue, 29 Jun 1943 Rained heavily 1AM. Investigation of people arrested yesterday carried on. (Hall, Bradley, Anderson PWD, Scott, Reece & Whant). ((Probably F I Hall, F W Bradley, W R Scott, and S Rees, as all those men would be executed by the Japanese in October 1943. I only know of one "Whant" in camp, L R Whant. In the comments below, Brian notes 'Anderson' refers to William Anderson.)) ((G)) Swim pm. Walk with Steve. Black-out from Midn't. till further orders. |
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