21 Sep 1943, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Submitted by brian edgar on Mon, 03/31/2014 - 02:07

The Japanese discover a secret radio at the Argyle Street Camp.

There are a number of arrests later in  the day, including that of the New Zealander Lt. H. C. Dixon, the main radio operative, whose taken to Yaumati Gendarmerie. These continue until September 27 when Major Charles Boxer and Capatain Woodward are taken away. Nine men are arrested in all.

Source:

Ralph Goodwin, Passport to Eternity, 1956, 43-46

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