Proud Chineses Canadian Soldiers In WWII.

Chinese-Canadian soldiers from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, who served with the South East Asia Command (SEAC), awaiting repatriation to Canada, No.1 Repatriation Depot (Canadian Army Miscellaneous Units), Tweedsmuir Camp, Thursley, England, 27 November 1945. Chinese Canadian soldiers earned the respect of all Canadians. These men proved to be fierce warriors and many of them served in a commando role behind Japanese lines in Burma and various other location in the Pacific. These men were born in Canada but spoke various languages that proved helpful in the Pacific battles. (Front row, L-R): Lance-Corporal C. Lum, Corporal R.W.J. Lee, Company Sergeant-Major D. Sung, Sergeants C. Hoy and M. Chiu. (Rear row, L-R): Lance-Corporal D. Yo, Corporal Y.M. Wong, Corporal C.P. Wong, Sergeant H.B.D. Lee, Lance-Corporal R.W. Yeastings. Source: Canada. Dept. of National Defence / Library and Archives Canada.