13 Jan 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

13 Jan 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Sat, 13 Jan 1945

Cold, brightened up am.

Convoy of 4 tankers 9 destrs & 1 cruiser off Tweed Bay.

(Salt pork Y400 per catty in Camp, eggs 40Y each.)

Wind veered to SW.

Landing made at Akyab 9th. US advance into Jap positions at St.Fabian 9th. 2 divs infantry & 1 div of tanks. Singapore raided 11th.