PERCIVAL, Eric
Special Project,
Accession Number 002337
- Oral History Centre
Source
- 3
Total Reels
- Jesley Chua Chee Huan
Interviewer
- 01:24:24
Total Running Time
- English
Language
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Reel/Disc 1 of 3
Metadata
- 8 Oct 2001
Recording Date
- 00:29:08
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
Interviewee's personal background. Enjoyed his national service. His reaction towards coming to Singapore. His first impression of Singapore. Where he goes for leisure here. The Britannica Club. Recreation facilities in Seletar Camp. Squadrons in Seletar camp. Interviewee's aircraft repair squadron was one of biggest in camp. His working hours. Their attitude towards work. Living conditions in camp. How they maintained their privacy. Camp discipline in those days. Relationship amongst servicemen within dormitory. Interviewee was corporal. Seletar village. His relationship with locals.
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Reel/Disc 3 of 3
Metadata
- 8 Oct 2001
Recording Date
- 00:25:51
Running Time
- MP3
Format
- Open Access
Conditions Governing Access
Synopsis
His feelings towards leaving Singapore. Security was tight during his second posting here because of communists. Second departure from Singapore in 1962. His impression of Singapore now. Why he preferred old Singapore. Why he took so long to return to Singapore. His impression of Hock Lee Bus Riots.
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