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Bullseye
Mr. Smith describes competition among the machine gun crews as part of his training regimen in the war zone.
Honorable discharge
Mr. Smith discusses his return home from England.
Stray shells
Mr. Smith describes being in action at Drocourt-Queant (Hindenburg Line), witnessing a bayonet attack, and being wounded again by shrapnel.
No Man’s Land
Mr. Smith describes the retaking of Vimy Ridge, and being wounded by shrapnel after reaching the Chalk Pit.
It knocked us over
Mr. Turner describes two incidents where his battery was shelled, the first with no injuries, the second with tragic consequences.
There was a scream
Mr. Close describes action during the battle of Arras. Two flanking platoons are wiped out by artillery, a soldier speaking in his ear is shot through the mouth, and finally he describes leading 10 of 15 men to safety through a grain field at Parvillers, for which he receives the Military Medal.
A day in the life
Mr. Close describes events at Amiens; seeing dead French soldiers, capturing a German artillery piece, and what he feels was a successful action.
To hell with dignity!
Mr. Close describes trench duty in general, then more specifically describes how he and an officer become targets of German artillery as they are attempting to get their rum and chocolate rations from stores.
Back to training camp
Mr. Close describes parade drill protocol, a funny incident, and a show of solidarity from those convalesced soldiers returning to action in France.
Aboard the hospital ship
Mr. Close describes being evacuated to England from France, and being hospitalized until his wound healed.
This game's for keeps
Mr. Close describes the destruction and death at Vimy Ridge, and details his wounding and eventful return to the first aid post.
Poison ivy for toilet paper
Mr. Close describes some aspects of his recruitment and basic training, and in humorous fashion, outlines one of the risks of camp life.
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