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Dispatch Rider Risky Job
Mr. Gorman served as a dispatch rider for a period of time while stationed at Aldershot in England. He was asked to explain the high casualty numbers among dispatch riders while still some distance from the actual war front.
POW in Germany
As a Prisoner of War in the Rouen hospital, Mr. Gorman continues the story of his treatment there and his subsequent move to a POW camp located in Eastern Germany.
Day of Dieppe Raid Starts Early
Early in the moring of August 19, 1942, events began to unfold that would lead to the Dieppe Raid. Mr. Gorman was asleep in his bed.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Heward remembers some of his early life in Québec, and his childhood dream of being involved in the aircraft industry. The outbreak of war led to a change in those plans.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Heward describes his experience of trying to enlist in the air force and the navy. Eventually, he joined the army with the 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars.
Darkness Comes Early (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Robitaille tells the story of his reconnaissance mission at Santa Maria.
Stop or Keep Going? (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Robitaille talks about the attack at Santa Maria, and getting wounded.
What Makes a ‘Happy Ship’
Mr. Stanger talks about the advantages of a corvette, the disadvantages of sleeping in berths, the components of a “happy ship”, and shipping routes in the North Atlantic.
Torpedoed in the St. Lawrence (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Stanger talks about being torpedoed while sailing up the St. Lawrence river.
Torpedoed in the St. Lawrence (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Stanger talks about being torpedoed while sailing up the St. Lawrence river.
Effects of the Depression
Mr. Champoux describes the effects of the Depression on his family when he was growing up.
Enlisting
Mr. Champoux recalls attempting to join the Navy and then the Air Force but they were not yet recruiting. He then joined the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa - Army.
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