I think he did very well to do his duty, and then get himself and his family out alive.
The Volunteers gave a good account of themselves in a tragically losing cause. As I understand it, those forces defending the Gap were early targets of the invading Japanese.
I think he did very well to do his duty, and then get himself and his family out alive.
The Volunteers gave a good account of themselves in a tragically losing cause. As I understand it, those forces defending the Gap were early targets of the invading Japanese.
My father, a merchant, joined the HK Volunteers and I believe he was stationed in or close to Wong Nei Chung Gap.
An excellent summary!
Thanks, a comment from an informed reader is much appreciated!