20 Aug 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Submitted by brian edgar on

Yesterday saw two busloads of civilian visitors from Hong Kong, and today brings new excitement: two buses full of former POWs from the Kowloon camps. As one wife who hadn't seen her husband since December 1941 writes in her diary, 'An absolutely wonderful day - in all respects'.

Sources:

POW Buses: Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1942-1945, 254

 

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