OH Thiam Hock (Dr)
Japanese Occupation of Singapore,
Accession Number 000294
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 4
Total Reels
- Low Lay Leng
Interviewer
- 01:39:27
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 4
Metadata
- 11 Sep 1983
Recording Date
- 00:29:44
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal and educational background. How he became a member of Singapore Volunteer Corps (SVC). Organisation of SVC, formation and objective. Location of SVC Headquarters. People who joined Corps. Description of uniform and training. When war broke out, he was stationed in Raffles Girls' School.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 4
Metadata
- 11 Sep 1983
Recording Date
- 00:29:08
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Criteria for membership. His responsibilities at annual training camp. Mobilisation of volunteers. His duties at first aid station. Morale of volunteers. After British surrender, local volunteers told to disperse; European taken to Sime Road Camp. He stayed with brothers-in-law. Japanese took over General Hospital. 'E' company volunteers asked to report to Japanese. Mass screening procedure at St Joseph's Institution (SJI).
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Reel/Disc 3 of 4
Metadata
- 16 Oct 1983
Recording Date
- 00:29:37
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Description of events at school grounds. Who were the ones selected to board lorries. Doctors instructed to inoculate the population; later some were asked to look after prisoners of war ( POWs) in Siam. Continued his practice; issued with pass for free movement. How he obtained medical supplies. Malays caught looting were beheaded.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 4
Metadata
- 16 Oct 1983
Recording Date
- 00:10:58
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Law and order maintained by Japanese until British re-occupied Singapore. Japanese sent to camps before repatriation. Rumours abound, including one that all Chinese would be killed before Japanese surrender. How his wife managed to leave for India before war started; why he could not leave. Chaotic condition at wharf; many people tried to leave. Wife sent messages through Red Cross.
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