In My Wildest Dreams
“They had been planned, intended for Indian troops, in the early days of the war and had been completed conveniently in time for the Japanese occupation of Singapore. The Japanese fenced them around with wire and allied prisoners were herded into the confines, hundreds of lost souls living in appalling conditions, made to stand for hours on the open square in the fierce sun. Many died and indeed they had little to live for. The military police guard dogs of my day were struck with fear when they... passed some of the buildings and refused to enter, snapping at their handlers and with their hackles raised. Bodies were discovered buried in the sports field.
These deeds were only five years old when I first arrived there in January 1950. I was never aware of any ghosts although the place was bad enough without them. We had taken thirty-five days on the journey from England. Calculating that another thirty-five days might be required to get home again and taking into account disembarkation leave and the process of demobilisation we would probably only serve ten months in Singapore.MoreLess
These deeds were only five years old when I first arrived there in January 1950. I was never aware of any ghosts although the place was bad enough without them. We had taken thirty-five days on the journey from England. Calculating that another thirty-five days might be required to get home again and taking into account disembarkation leave and the process of demobilisation we would probably only serve ten months in Singapore.MoreLess
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