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Dead or Alive?
Mr. White recalls being seasick on his first watch and how he was told by the chief operator of the ship that "There is no 'sick' on this ship!."
Coffin Corner
Mr. White describes 'coffin corner', and recalls an instance when a nearby ship hit a sub and the hunt and destruction that ensued.
Premonition of an Attack
Mr. White recalls a night in the South Pacific when the second mate changed the ships course, thinking a sub might be waiting for them. He then explains why ships couldn't stop to pick up mariners in the water.
Lull in Ship Conversation
Mr. White recalls how the sailors would keep to themselves more for a week or two in the middle of a 30-40 day voyage.
Remembrance
Mr. White talks about remembering friends who didn't return from war, and how all Veterans are thankful they survived. He also speaks to his appreciation of the school programs that encourage children to remember without glorifying war.
Aircraft recognition
Mr. Reid provides an amusing anecdote about American inability to recognize aircraft.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Adderley used to walk with his father on Remembrance Day but now that his father is gone he walks with his medals. He talks about how he feels his father is walking with him now.
Repairing Communication lines
Mr. Tupper talks about what it was like to fix communication lines in the night and in the daytime.
Trenches on Hill 355
Mr. Tupper talks about keeping the slit trench dry and he talks about red alerts. He talks about Hill 355 (porkchop). He talks about taking back the hill for the Americans.
First Night
Mr. Tupper talks about the Americans firing their guns and what it sounded like.
Living Conditions Were Primitive
Mr. Vant Haaf describes the early weeks of training, and the first terrible ship he was assigned to.
Waiting Onboard For Casualties (2 of 2)
Mr. Vant Haaf continues with his description of the casualties on D-Day.
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