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Commander Peter MacRitchie (HCMS) meets with liberated Canadian POWs at the Shamshuipo Prisoner Camp in Kowlon, Hong Kong, circa September 1945. Prior to liberation, the camp had been hit by significant diphtheria and beriberi outbreaks leading to the death of many prisoners.

Commander Peter MacRitchie (HCMS) meets with liberated Canadian POWs at the Shamshuipo Prisoner Camp in Kowlon, Hong Kong, circa September 1945. Prior to liberation, the camp had been hit by significant diphtheria and beriberi outbreaks leading to the death of many prisoners.

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