Limitations and Loyalty
Heroes Remember
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Description
Mr. Jauhal describes several aspects of army life in Africa and the mutual respect of all Allied troops.
Pritam Jauhal
Pritam S. Jauhal, was born in Jalandhar, Punjab Province, India on October 4, 1920. He was one of four children. At his mother’s insistence, he moved at the age of sixteen to New Delhi to further his education. Here he lived with his aunt and uncle. Mr. Jauhal’s father had served in the First World War, and Mr. Jauhal himself enlisted in 1937, citing the threat of global domination by Hitler as his reason. He joined the England Corps of Signals. He became a wireless operator, and served in that capacity during the Allied campaign to liberate North Africa. Mr. Jauhal saw no further action in the war, but remained in the Indian army. He served three tours of duty during the wars with Pakistan, and was also a member of the International Control Commission in Hanoi. Mr. Jauhal retired with the rank of Colonel.
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- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- Person Interviewed:
- Pritam Jauhal
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- North Africa
- Battle/Campaign:
- North Africa
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- Fifth British Division
- Rank:
- Colonel
- Occupation:
- Wireless Operator
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