Our Mission:
To educate all Canadians on the role of Canada's soldiers in the Battle of Hong Kong and on the effects of the internment of the battle’s survivors on both the soldiers and their families. We also assist in the support and welfare of Hong Kong veterans and their widows.
Learn more →In Memoriam:
Gloria Coughlan
HKVCA member Gloria Coughlan, daughter of Peter Gordon Coughlan, RRC. Obituary
Jean Killoran
Widow of John Killoran, RRC, on July 23, 2025. Obituary
Armand Lavallee
From Prairie Regional Director: With sorrow I inform you of the passing of Armand Lavallee. He was a member of the Prairie Region HKVCA for many years although not a relative of C Force. He was President of Joint Veterans Association in Winnipeg for decades and was instrumental in organizing the Remembrance Day services at the Convention Centre. Our sympathies go out to Margaret and family.
Obituary
(Item updated on September 25, 2025)
HKVCA Leadership Award
Read an expanded version of the
background of Derrill Henderson's volunteer service and life as he was presented
with the HKVCA Leadership Award in Ottawa. Many years of dedicated service to veterans and their families.
(Item posted on September 12, 2025)
Legacy of Remembrance Weekend links
Video and Image Links have been moved to our archives.
(Item updated on September 21, 2025)
'C' Force Details and Reports
Our most visited service!
Individual Reports
Enter the 'C' Force member's last name below and click on Submit.
Not sure of the spelling? Enter at least the first three characters.
Visit our 'C' Force site featuring links to more reports along with background information including POW site maps and statistics.
The Battle and Beyond
Read various accounts of the battle.
Check out our book library to get an in-depth analysis of the politics, preparations, battle detail, POW experience, and post-war life.
Our Projects
Things we've completed or are working on
Memorial Wall (see image at the top of this page) - Built in Ottawa in 2009, this is Canada's tribute to the valour of 'C' Force.
Commemorative Plaques - memorializing 'C' Force in public venues across Canada.
Indigenous Research and Reconciliation - identifying and recognizing the Indigenous members of 'C' Force.
Gravestone Markers - our aim is to place a marker on each and every Hong Kong veteran's gravestone.
Poems and Art We're collecting poems and drawings created over the years. Please help by submitting links and collections.
- expanding our Hong Kong Veterans Tribute Group on Facebook, encouraging new membership and participation
Educating Canadians
Providing resources for researchers, educators and the public
record_voice_over Veterans' Personal Accounts - frank, harrowing, illuminating, mixed with the odd dab of humour
import_contacts Suggested Books - some in digital format on this site
Battle History - links to various documents that describe the battle itself, plus events responsible for the 'C' Force deployment
Submissions - by historians, HKVCA members and others
school Teachers' Zone - resources for educators and students
Virtual Events on YouTube - interesting, educational discussions with authors and other experts
Image Gallery - photos and clippings from 1940 to today
Other Links and More References
Links to external sources, including video, audio and text
Related Links - many external sources collected over the years.
Canadian Veterans Hall of Valour (CVHV) - read about our Hong Kong veterans inducted into the CVHV.
Veterans Affairs Canada -> Remembrance
En français
Several of our personal accounts have been translated. Visit this page to see the list.
HKVCA Store
Special Assistance
Visiting Hong Kong? - we provide some help for you in organizing your trip
Tributes and Memorials - Tools and Guidance for those wishing to write their own tribute
Main image provided with the compliments of Richard Lawrence Photography