13 Oct 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
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Submitted by brian edgar on Wed, 2013-01-02 15:43
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Date(s) of events described:
Fri, 13 Oct 1944
Death of Maria Anne Duncan, aged 72.
Monty Johnson ((see yesterday's entry)) is buried today.
George Wright-Nooth and the fellow police officers in his mess act as pall-bearers. The coffin's covered by a sheet and on it are placed the deceased's medals, cap and cane. The Rev. Upsdell, Chaplain of the Forces, conducts the service, which is well attended.
Sources:
Duncan: http://www.hongkongwardiary.com/searchgarrison/nonuniformedcivilians.htm...
Johnson: George Wright-Nooth, Prisoner Of The Turnip Heads, 1994, 201
