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Initial Setup for the Artillery
Mr. Mercer speaks about being part of the First Commonwealth Division and his regiment’s responsibilities for setting up camp.
Joining the Army
Mr. Chow speaks about his decision to join the army and how the sense of adventure intrigued him.
Seasickness for Many
Openly admitting his experience with seasickness, Mr. Chow provides detail of the conditions onboard ship.
No Training Until we got Overseas
Mr. Chow tells of his training once overseas and the tactics their unit used while scoping out the enemy.
Just Like one of the Guys!
Mr. Chow expresses his personal and positive feelings towards being just one of the guys serving in war and how he never felt discrimination at any time during his service.
The Sad Part of War
Proud of doing his share in service for our country, Mr. Chow remembers all the comrades that were lost and left behind.
This is My Regiment
Mr. Ryan describes his reasoning for joining the Royal Canadian Regiment.
English Channel Voyage to Dieppe
Mr. Grand describes how the ship continues to move across the English Channel toward France.
Carnage and Courage
At 11 o’clock in the morning, the Royal Navy ship, from which Mr. Grand was observing the carnage on the beach, lay three miles off-shore. Orders were received to proceed to the beach with instructions to “use everything”. Mr. Grand tells of the events that followed and the remarkable courage of three British Navy men who saved the lives of those on board.
Wounded on Green Beach
Colonel Merritt was wounded as his troops were evacuating Green Beach. He recalls the activity.
Battle Drills and Maneuvers
While on coastal defense, Mr. Poolton describes the responsibilities and duties of his regiment as well as the unbelievable amount of soldiers involved in action.
Ready for Battle
Heading to Dieppe, Mr. Poolton is equipped with mortars, loaded down on the landing craft, prepared and ready for battle.
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