GAN, Charlie Hock Hye
Japanese Occupation of Singapore,
Accession Number 000514
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 7
Total Reels
- Low Lay Leng / Tan Beng Luan
Interviewer
- 03:04:47
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 7
Metadata
- 11 Dec 1984
Recording Date
- 00:31:00
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Personal background. His involvement with volunteer movement from pre-war to 1970s. Why he joined Straits Settlements Volunteer Corps. His duties in Signals Section of 2nd Battalion. Training given to Straits Settlements Volunteer Corps. Preparations made by British in anticipation of war. When they were mobilised; where they were sent to defend. Description of their work while on active duty.
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Reel/Disc 2 of 7
Metadata
- 11 Dec 1984
Recording Date
- 00:29:28
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His experiences on 8th December raid of Singapore. Reaction to first bombing. Problems signallers faced during Japanese raids. His postings during fighting. Met retreating soldiers at Raffles Institution grounds. How morale of Straits Settlements Volunteer Corps were affected. What they were told by retreating soldiers. Volunteers given option to demobilise. Instruction to surrender.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 7
Metadata
- 11 Dec 1984
Recording Date
- 00:29:46
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Reunion with family. Their experiences in concentration centre. Relatives taken away after screening. Their attitude to Japanese after initial experiences.
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Reel/Disc 4 of 7
Metadata
- 13 Jun 1985
Recording Date
- 00:29:18
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
How he was summoned for reporting by Kempeitai. Loss of his cousin; what his cousin told him about Japanese promise to Straits Setlements Volunteer Corps. Why he decided to surrender to Kempeitai; his experiences there. Asked to report to Kempeitai again. Did not know fate of first batch of volunteers who were taken away.
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Reel/Disc 5 of 7
Metadata
- 13 Jun 1985
Recording Date
- 00:31:22
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His interrogation by Kempeitai. Why he decided to work during Japanese Occupation. His job in Electrical Department of Municipality. His observation about Japanese attitude to different races. Received rations from office. Working conditions. Morning ritual in office.
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Reel/Disc 6 of 7
Metadata
- 13 Jun 1985
Recording Date
- 00:29:59
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His attitude to learning Japanese language. Recreational activities. Listened to radio broadcasts clandestinely. How family managed financially during Japanese Occupation. Father's forced contribution to Japanese war fund. How Japanese Occupation affected him. Dissatisfaction over British payment to Asian Volunteers. Disappointed with British conduct during war.
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Reel/Disc 7 of 7
Metadata
- 13 Jun 1985
Recording Date
- 00:03:54
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Why he was disappointed with the British. His opinion of British changed as a result of Japanese Occupation.
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