24 Feb 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

24 Feb 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Thu, 24 Feb 1944

Cloudy but fine & warm pm.

M had daughter, named Christine.

Watered garden for Steve am.

Signed affidavit re not attempting to escape. This signing done under compulsion, penalty for failing to sign, stand in one spot until willing, or walk up & down a room, no food or drink in any case. Now we come under Art.16 of Jap Army law & can be shot for escape or attempt to escape.

“Mid-summer Nights Dream” at St. Stephens.

With Steve pm.

Posted postcard 15 to Marj.  

Y25 issued.