24 Dec 1941, Charles Mycock's report of his wartime experiences | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

24 Dec 1941, Charles Mycock's report of his wartime experiences

Date(s) of events described: 
Wed, 24 Dec 1941

On the 24th. December, each carrying ones own baggage, we were marched to North Point Camp. The conditions there were very bad. Washing was done with sea water. Sanitation, nil, open air latrines only, water supply, 8 buckets daily for all purposes for 150 civilians and soldiers arriving. Food, rice and later soya beans. Medical supplies, nil. Wounded were constantly arriving.