8 Dec 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Submitted by brian edgar on

Today is the first anniversary of the Japanese attack on Hong Kong.

On Mount Cameron Governor Isogai lays the foundation stone of what will become a war memorial to those Japanese who died in the battle, as well as 'the centre of spiritual life of Nipponese here'. Colonel Noma Kennosuke takes the first swing with a pickaxe.

Source:

http://gwulo.com/japanese-war-memorial

See also December 8, 1943

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