21 Aug 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

21 Aug 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Date(s) of events described: 
Tue, 21 Aug 1945

The internees are still confined to camp for their own safety, but Franklin Gimson leaves Stanley to discuss matters with Red Cross Delegate Rudolph Zindel in a chaotic and dangerous Hong Kong. It's a city with almost no electricity, in the grip of mass looting, while the only powerful armed force remains the Japanese military.