Tony Banham

Who is Tony Banham?

Tony Banham is founder of the Hong Kong War Diary project, which studies and documents the 1941 defence of Hong Kong, the defenders, their families, and the fates of all until liberation. His published books:

“Not The Slightest Chance” ISBN 962-209-615-8

“The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru” ISBN 962-209-771-5

“We Shall Suffer There” ISBN 978-962-209-960-9

Are considered to be examples of some of the best research on the Hong Kong experience during the Second World War. Mr. Banham is also very active in the "human side" of historical research relating to the era and often speaks at various symposia on the subject and carries on an active dialogue with survivors of the conflict and their families. He also maintains a close association with various diplomatic services, government agencies, and other official parties associated with providing care and services to those involved in the conflict. He serves, at the request on the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, on a special government panel which reviews and grants the payment of pensions to veterans who served Hong Kong during the period.