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A Tradesman During Wartime
Mr. Sommerville describes the unique role he played in working with concrete; building roads and structures for the units to which they were affiliated.
Building Bridges Across the Orne River
Moving into France, Mr. Sommerville describes building bridges so that the fighting could continue.
The Effects of a Mine
Mr. Sommerville speaks about a time his crew drove over a mine, inflicting wounds to his fellow crewman and recalls his sheer luck in escaping injury.
The Sounds and Sights of Fighter Planes
Mr. Sommerville tells about building bridges while the fighting continues overhead.
The Luck of Changing Places
Mr. Sommerville shares an emotional story of how his fellow corporal asked to switch places and for that reason Mr. Sommerville survived. His friend was not as fortunate.
Operation Duck
Just nine days before the war ended, Mr. Sommerville recalls his adventures in “Operation Duck.”
So Very Grateful
Mr. Sommerville remembers the camaraderie experienced during wartime and how grateful he is to have had the opportunity to return home.
Joining the Army
Mr. Downe recalls the day he joined the army.
Looking for Volunteers
Mr. Downe tells the story of his first time on a motorcycle.
Dispatcher’s Gear
Mr. Downe talks about the different items that he carried on his motorcycle.
Trip Wires
Mr. Downe tells us about the nerve racking night driving without lights.
Top Secret Messages
Mr. Downe talks about what some of the dispatch messages he delivered might have been about.
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