8 Dec 1942, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp
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Submitted by brian edgar on Wed, 2014-01-01 16:14
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Date(s) of events described:
Tue, 8 Dec 1942
Today is the first anniversary of the Japanese attack on Hong Kong.
On Mount Cameron Governor Isogai lays the foundation stone of what will become a war memorial to those Japanese who died in the battle, as well as 'the centre of spiritual life of Nipponese here'. Colonel Noma Kennosuke takes the first swing with a pickaxe.
Source:
http://gwulo.com/japanese-war-memorial
See also December 8, 1943
