24 Jul 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Submitted by brian edgar on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 17:48

Death of Andrew Lusk Shields.

Shields was an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council between 1938 and 1941 and a former President and Chief-Captain of the St Andrew's Society. Captured at the Repulse Bay Hotel, he was one of those who was allowed to go through Japanese lines on December 25, 1941. to try to persuade Maltby to surrender.

 

andrew lusk shields gravestone.jpg
andrew lusk shields gravestone.jpg, by brianwindsoredgar

 

Source:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Lusk_Shields

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