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a considerable number are mobilised to help. of troops in Canton has been lessened in the last week. The soldiers are appai.....tly needed else where. I see stop press.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT HONGKONG.
Col. EGUCHI. Director general of medical supplies both military and civil. Previously served in Canton and visited Hongkong, met Selwyn-Clarke. Office Hongkong & S'hai Bank Buildings and also National City Bank Buildings.
WATANABE.
KOBAYASHI.
TSAI AI LES.
Military D. S.
Civil D.M.S.
Who was assistant to professor of anatomy in Hongkong University.
A. D.C., Interpreter, and in very close touch with EGUCHI unofficial.
Now Dean (Advisor) Cholera prevention and Food Controller of Mediaal Department, powers unknown. Conducted all personal interviews between Doctors and Nurses with EGUCHI.
Previously acted as Japanese Interpreter to Hongkong Censor office. living Kennedy Road, .Office National City Buildings.
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Now
Strong rumours all officers leaving Hongkong for Formosa. Probability troops to follow.
STOP FRESS.
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STRENGTH OF JAPANESE IN HONGKONG AS AT 2nd MAY. 1942
GUARDS (? Mountain Artillery or Infantry not clear)
Heavy Artillery
Infantry
Artillery (Howitzers)
Cavalry
PUPPET TROOPS.
2 Battalions
Naval landing party
(informer Yip Foo)
NAVY
App.. 1200
600
600
600
300
Total
...
3300.
+
2200
900
H.M.S. Thracian relcated and brought alongside Dockyard wall awaiting repairs. (Refugees dockyard workers)
WIRELESS
It may be of interest to the Chinese Officials to have it confirmed that almost everyone in Hongkong who possesses a wireless and this includes the Japanese listen to the daily Changking buradcasts.