14 May 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Russel Engdahl, a member of the American Consular staff, dies at the age of 34 after falling in his quarters in the Preparatory School.

Source:

Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 165

Note: Engdahl worked in Shanghai but was trapped in Hong Kong while on courier duty.

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