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Capt Osler Thomas BAAG ID.jpg

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1942

Osler Thomas was amongst the 1938 HKU Freshmen with my father Paul Tsui (BAAG 65) and uncle Mark Tsui (56).  He became Doctor Thomas post-war.

Capt Osler Thomas Chinese Allied Military Personnel Permit.jpg

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1945

Pass for Capt. Osler Thomas to travel in various provinces in S.China, with permit to carry side arm; issued by the Central Military Commission Chairman Chiang Kai-shek.

Capt Osler Thomas Red Chinese Guerrillas Permits.jpg

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1944

Passes issued to Osler Thomas by the Communist Guerrillas in 1943, allowing him to carry documents and medicines, in the sea between the New Territories and Shayuchung of Dapeng Bay.  Shayuchung was BAAG Post X where agents boarded guerrilla junks for Post Y Chek Keng, Saikung.  The Pass was issued by Fong Kwok-wan, 2i/c of the Red Guerrillas.  

BAAG AHQ East at Hing Ning Aug 1945

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1945

Picture given to me by Dr. Patrick Van de Linde.  

Picture taken soon after Japanese surrender.  BAAG AHQ East was awaiting orders to proceed to Canton where they participated in the Allied Victory Parade led by Chinese Admiral Chan Chak KBE who was appointed Mayor of Canton.

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