Everything tagged: WW2: Interned at Stanley Camp

Barbara Anslow:

Father Moore was an American Maryknoll Mission priest, very young and sincere.  He was one of 8 newly-ordained RC priests who had flown into Hong Kong just before the Jap. attack for transfer to Missions in China.  They joined enthusiastically in camp sports, but much of their time was taken up in language lessons (Chinese) given by an older priest, Father Bernard Meyer.

DoB from John Black's list, which gives Mr Kelly's occupation as "Police".

The Bibliography in "The Quest of Noel Croucher: Hong Kong's Quiet Philanthropist" notes that Fred Kelly kept a diary in Stanley Camp in 1945:

Kelly, Fred. The Diary of Inspector Fred Kelly of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force: compiled during his internment in Stanley Detention Camp (21 January 1942-31 August 1945). Hong Kong: Public Records Office, 1974.

John Black's list gives Dr. Barwell's occupation in 1941 as "Medical Officer".

Barbara Anslow:

Alan Barwell was a medical doctor.

John Black's list gives Date of Birth as 1900, and profession as "Tea Adviser to the Chinese Govt".

He was husband of Joan. Their young son was also interned at Stanley.

We get to hear a little about his background a lecture he gave in 1947. He was introduced as follows:

DoB from John Black's list, which gives Heath's occupation in 1941 as "Ships Officer".

Barbara Anslow writes:

Ian Heath, a pianist who often played duets with Betty Drown.

His biographical book includes details of his time in Stanley Camp: "An eastern cadet's anecdotage"

DoB from John Black's list, which gives Gilmour's occupation in 1941 as "Malaysian Civil Service".