Dr. Osler Thomas Collection
Content Description
Composed of collected maps, newspapers during Japanese Occupation, service badge and certificates, sworn statement to War Crimes commission, funeral programme book and other materials recounting the experience of Dr. Osler Thomas during the World War II and his later years.
Dates
- 1934-2009
Creator
- Thomas, Osler (Person)
Language of Materials
Majority in Chinese, some in English
Biographical / Historical
Dr. Osler Lister Thomas (1921-2009) entered Hong Kong University to study medicine at the age of 17. He enrolled in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corp as a member of the Field Ambulance before Japan invaded Hong Kong. In 1942, he escaped to Free China and joined the British Army Aid Group (BAAG) where he served as a Medical Officer. After the war, he continued to study and became a specialist in ear-nose-and-throat surgery. For a more secure life of the family, he migrated to Australia in 1960s.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
Arrangement
Materials are arranged into 4 series.
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script