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which were issued by a Red Cross social worker, were good until
nine p.m.
Evacuees released to friends, or provided for by
representatives of their husbands' business firms were issued two
release cards, one to be presented to the baggage officer when
taking their heavy baggage and one for the guard at the gate.
The Army furnished trucks for transportation of evacuees and their
baggage for all group transfers. The Red Cross provided for the
transportation of individual releases.
It is impossible to stress too strongly the splendid coopera-
tion with the Red Cross shown by all officers, enlisted men, and
their families. Every kindness and courtesy was extended to the
evacuees. They were officially called Hong Kong visitors and
treated as such. They were allowed the use of the Post Library,
A band concert was Y.M.C.A., Post Exchange, and Post Cinema. given every afternoon for the ir entertainment and the night be-
fore the last group sailed a dance was given in their honor.
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