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Independence
Dr. Theal reflects on Canada’s fatalities, and on how he and our country matured.
Anthony Eden’s Estate
Dr. Theal describes his responsibilities as a camp physician, as well as his impressions of Yorkshire and its people.
Short of Reinforcements
Dr. Theal describes his activities as a recruiter before sailing overseas.
Joining the army
Mr. Schreyer talks about his experience in joining the Canadian Army.
Against Communism
Mr. Schreyer recalls his thoughts on Communism and the effects it could have if it came to Canada.
The Depression Years
Mr. Schreyer describes what effect the depression years had on his family.
That was a long trip smelling that.
Mr. Sutherland describes being forced at bayonet point to board a reeking troop ship which had been a cattle boat, a lengthy voyage to England, and being fired on by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland.
Purple Heart Medal
Mr. Schreyer talks about the day he was offered the Purple Heart and why he refused it.
Living conditions on the hill.
Mr. Schreyer describes bunker conditions on the hill and about the rules that were adhered to regarding passwords and “no go” areas on the hill.
Artillery attack on German Soldiers
Mr. Schreyer talks about his first face to face encounter with German soldiers who he had to transport to POW centres after a fierce artillery barrage in Germany.
Basic Training
Mr. Schreyer talks about his experience in basic training as a new recruit and the discipline he had to learn.
Camouflage lessons came in handy
Mr. Savage reminisces about his First World War experience and his encounter with a Second World War returnee whom he had trained for battle.
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