13 Aug 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Submitted by brian edgar on Thu, 12/10/2015 - 22:43

According to a British Army Aid Group report of October 20, today sees the first Third Nationals interned in Ma Tau-chung camp, newly vacated by the Indian POWs, and now re-named Ma Tau-wai. By August 15 about 100 people are inside: mainly Eurasians, South Americans and Overseas Chinese.

Source:

Tony Banham, We Shall Suffer There, Kindle Edition, Location 2553

Note:

For the contradiction in the sources about the opening of Ma Tau-wai see yesterday's entry.

Date(s) of events described