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within occupation Wireless Operator
Limitations and Loyalty
Mr. Jauhal describes several aspects of army life in Africa and the mutual respect of all Allied troops.
Operations in North Africa.
Mr. Jauhal discusses landing in Somalia and what his specific duties and equipment were once he went into battle. He also discusses the danger of shrapnel.
Sailing to Africa
Mr. Jauhal describes sailing from Bombay to North Africa in rough seas, and being harassed by German bombers.
First Field Assignment
Mr. Jauhal discusses his promotion to wireless operator during his first posting in Pakistan.
Wireless operator training
Mr. Jauhal describes being selected for wireless operator training and becoming very proficient at forty words per minute.
Routed by Rommel
Mr. Jauhal describes a counterattack by the Germans under Rommel in which Mr, Jauhal’s is forced to outrun the advancing German tanks.
Fear of German Invasion
Mr. Jauhal describes his reason for enlisting and his pathway to enlistment.
I would like to think their sacrifice will not be in vain.
Mr. Irwin reflects on his service and his private celebration on Remembrance Day.
The Poor Guys Were Dying
Mr. Irwin describes the probable sinking of a German submarine, and a very emotional description of dying sailors rescued after the torpedoing of a British warship.
A Visit to London
Mr. Irwin describes visiting London, seeing St. Paul’s Cathedral and saluting their Royal Highnesses, the King and Queen.
Depth Charges
Mr. Irwin describes the armaments aboard his frigate, in particular anti-submarine weaponry
Wireless Operator Training
Mr. Irwin describes, in detail, training to be a wireless operator.