17 Aug 1945, Diary of George Gerrard in Stanley Internment Camp Hong Kong | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

17 Aug 1945, Diary of George Gerrard in Stanley Internment Camp Hong Kong

Date(s) of events described: 
Fri, 17 Aug 1945

Thank God the War is over. Mr Gimson has just issued official statement that the Japs have accepted the terms as laid down by the Potsdam Conference. He is now in command of the camp. We now hope for an early release when the army and navy arrive. It wont be long now Nell.