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

5 May 1945, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

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Sat, 5 May 1945

Speech Day at the camp school, and Franklin Gimson is the speaker. The internees know that Germany is close to defeat, and there's a feeling of exultation at the prospect of victory and release.

Source:

Geoffrey Emerson, Hong Kong Internment, Kindle Edition, Location 3121