25 Aug 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Submitted by brian edgar on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 17:55

The Gripsholm docks at Jersey City, New Jersey. The Americans are home.

 

The brethren of Cathay (Feemasonry) Lodge 1734 hold their first meeting in the quarry, 13 people attending. The purpose is to trace the whereabouts of brethren, and the Worshipful Master suggests that members take the opportunity of studying while in camp.

Sources:

Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1973, 64

http://www2.gol.com/users/lodge1/history-e/papers/washizu.html

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