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“...my final respects.”
Mr. Pochailo recounts a haunting reunion with a fallen friend
“. . . I think it’s necessary to remember...”
Mr. Pochailo reflects on November 11
Joining Up at Age 15
Mr. Doherty recalls how he was able to join the Navy at age 15, and his motivation for doing so.
Sinking of the Guysborough
Mr. Doherty recalls hearing of the sinking of the Guysborough, and how it affected him emotionally.
Dangerous Stoke Hold Makes for Jumpy Nerves
Mr. Doherty recalls how the stoke hold was the most dangerous part of the ship. He then describes how he exited the war with jumpy nerves, having experienced so much, and remembers when he and a Petty Officer on the Guysborough thought they'd been torpedoed.
Protecting Convoys From The Wolf Pack
Mr. Doherty recalls the attack strategies of packs of German submarines, and describes hunting for them while escorting convoys.
Pride in Sacrifice
Mr. Doherty recalls how his pride in service changed as the war progressed, and explains how he takes more pride in it today.
Close Relationships
As he annually takes part in Remembrance Day services each November 11th, Mr. Thompson's thoughts take him back to those days of the 1940's.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 3 of 8
Mr. Pochailo tells of safely parachuting into Holland. He contacts and is accepted into the Dutch underground.
“Shot Down!!!” Part 4 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes hideout drills and the commitment of the Dutch Underground to Allied escapees
“Shot Down!!!” Part 5 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes his escape to the mainland of Holland
“Shot Down!!!” Part 6 of 8
Mr. Pochailo describes some effects of starvation on Holland’s children
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