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

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

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Mon, 20 Aug 1945

Yesterday saw two busloads of civilian visitors from Hong Kong, and today brings new excitement: two buses full of former POWs from the Kowloon camps. As one wife who hadn't seen her husband since December 1941 writes in her diary, 'An absolutely wonderful day - in all respects'.

Sources:

POW Buses: Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, 1942-1945, 254