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Falling Asleep During Guard Duty
Mr. Floyd shares a funny story about a time when he and his buddy fell asleep and got robbed during the night!
Damaged Oranges
Mr. Floyd describes the situation where giving damaged oranges to the locals was a “no, no!”
Level of Poverty Amongst Children
Mr. Floyd describes a situation where a piece of wasted meat becomes a wanted meal for the hungry children.
From Huts to Hotel
Mr. Floyd compares living conditions in Rafa to hotel life in Lebanon
Lebanon A Wealthy Country
Mr. Floyd provides a description of the lifestyle of the Lebanese people believing it to be much wealthier than Egypt.
Different Countries, Different Lifestyle!
Mr. Floyd explains the differences he felt between the attitudes and culture of Egypt and Lebanon.
Border Control with Escort Through Israel
Mr. Floyd speaks about traveling between Beirut and Lebanon.
Roles and Responsibilities
Mr. Floyd explains his role as F&E Clerk, (Furnitures and Effects) In-Canada service, before going overseas.
A Soldier took my Job
Ms. Rapp discusses losing her job to a soldier returning from overseas, but being given the same opportunities to obtain housing, education, and civilian employment as those who'd served overseas.
Wanting to be in Signals
Ms. Rapp describes joining Signals in Ottawa as a steno. She is eventually promoted to Sergeant as an enticement to keep her.
Rough Kitchener Barracks
Ms. Rapp describes how cold it was in Kitchener Barracks and often snow was in the H-hut where they slept.
Deciding to Join
Ms. Rapp discusses the need for women to work in war industries, her work at General Electric building the Bofors anti-aircraft gun, and her enlistment as soon as women were permitted in the armed forces.
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