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Prisoner of the Japanese
Ms. Cook talks about her friend and the rough time she had when she was captured in Hong Kong.
German POW
Now Captain, his troops had moved to Holland, near the town of Arnhem. Mr. Murray relates a chilling account of a confrontation with a German who has been taken a prisoner of war.
Village of Dead Koreans
Mr. Chrysler tells of coming across the bones of a village of dead Koreans. The village appeared to have been wiped out by the North Korean and Chinese military. He also relates several other experiences that were, at times, humorous and, at other times, frightening.
Pride of Service
Mr. Chrysler remembers his last night of combat before returning to Canada. He speaks of his pride of service and the contribution of Canadian service men and women to stop the spread of communism in the Far East and the rest of the world.
Signaller First World War
Mr. Connett remembers some of his experiences as a signaller during the First World War.
Reaction to Armistice. Return to Civilian Life.
Mr. Connett speaks of the reaction he and his comrades experienced when the Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918. He also recalls some of the challenges he faced in returning to civilian life in Canada.
Canada and First World War. Patriotism and Duty.
Mr. Connett is asked for his thoughts on Canada's contribution to victory in the First World War. He also offers some thoughts to young Canadians on the subjects of patriotism and duty.
Runner (inter-communication between officers, NCOs and troops)
Mr. Cyr recalls his platoon's first encounter with the Japanese in Hong Kong.
Taken as Hong Kong POW
Mr. Cyr describes the platoon's unusual events of Christmas Day, 1941, and the several weeks that followed.
Hong Kong POW
Eventually, the captured troops were moved from the colony of Hong Kong to Japan. Mr. Purse describes that move and the train ride to their new location where they were put to work in nickel mines.
Plane crashes
Mr. Duffley tells the stories of two different plane crashes at his base.
Taken Hostage
While still in Liège, Mr. Gouinlock describes how some of the Germans took 40 men, including himself, hostage.
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