17 Sep 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Death of John McCullum Broom, Second Officer on SS Mausang. 

After a period of mental disturbance, Mr Broom died of beri-beri and malnutrition.

Source: 

Philip Cracknell,  at

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