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Equipment Issues
Mr. McKinney compares the weaponry used by Canadian and North Korean forces, in particular our superior artillery and their better automatic weapons. He also comments on his 'unique' uniform.
Boring Diversions
Mr. McKinney describes how the boredom of Korean life led to some less than interesting diversions such as stuffing sandbags, breaking rocks with a sledge, and walking miles to get a shower.
Losing Friends
Mr. McKinney describes losing two friends who had stepped on a land mine, one of whom he'd just helped write a marriage proposal letter to his girlfriend. After that, he distanced himself from any close friendships.
Friendly Fire at Hill 355
Mr. McKinney describes watching, from an adjacent position, the Royal Canadian Regiment being overrun on Hill 355, and having to call in artillery fire on the Canadian position. He describes his fear despite not being under direct attack.
Observation Post Protection
Mr. McKinney describes in general why an Observation Post (OP)drew enemy fire, and one occasion when a tank came forward and neutralized an enemy sniper who had targeted his OP trench.
A Nearly Tragic Jump
Mr. McKinney describes tangling with another jumper during training, and being saved from a head first landing by a timely gust of wind. He recalls feeling no fear until after the landing.
The Importance of Remembrance Day
Mr. Perry shares his belief and contributions made towards Remembrance Day each year.
An Unbelievable Sight
Mr. Perry describes the sight of a woman whose feet have been cut off for dishonouring her people.
A Child`s Poverty
Mr. Perry shares his experience of assisting a young girl who had nothing.
Food for Egyptian Children
Mr. Perry describes the type of ration packs they had to share with the starving children.
Military Ration Packs
Mr. Perry shares his experiences of eating food provided by the military that had been packed in 1942.
Environmental Challenges
Mr. Perry describes the hardships and challenges faced in getting accommodations for the military in an environment unknown to Canadians
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