IMG_8219ABNW...The steps at the entrance to the Stanley Military Cemetery

IMG_8221BNW...Stanley Military Cemetery

IMG_8222BNW......Inverted sword as a tribute to the fallen comrade

IMG_8223BNW...Most buried here perished during the Battle of Hong Kong of the Second World War.

IMG_8224BNW...Hong Kong endured the reign of darkness for 3 years and 8 months.

IMG_8225BNW...The defending forces were hastily formed, made up of British, Scottish, Indian and Canadian regiments. Outnumbered and outgunned, these under-trained and ill-equipped defenders fought bravely against the invading Japanese forces.

IMG_8226BNW...In addition, the local Volunteers Corps made up of European and Chinese citizens fought gallantly alongside the Commonwealth forces. They were simply citizen soldiers.

IMG_8227BNW...A fresh bouquet laid in front of the headstone of Mr Hyde of British Army Aid Group who died while in captivity on 29.10.1943, that is 63 years ago yesterday.

IMG_8228BNW...Rifleman Hunchuck of Canadian Royal Rifles Regiment died on 25 December 1941, the day when Hong Kong falling to the Japanese. He could be one of the last few fought to the end and got killed in action.

IMG_8229BNW...Even the Deputy Commisionner of Hong Kong Police Force was captured and eventually died during captivity.