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Infestation of Bed Bugs and Fleas
Mr. Poolton describes the severe conditions of living quarters and the three types of soup they were given to eat.
Two Months Tied in Ropes
Marching off in Groups of 10, the POW’s are tied in ropes, left with very low morale and little hope for the future.
From Ropes to Chains
After two months in ropes, Mr. Poolton describes the situation where chains were used to tie their hands.
Decision to Dig a Tunnel
Mr. Poolton speaks about the announcement made by their sergeant major to dig a tunnel and process used to succeed.
American Contribution to POW Survival
Mr. MacDonell praises the contributions made by the American Army. Their level of generosity and concern for their well being was overwhelming.
Canadian Government Was Good To Us
Mr. MacDonell expresses his appreciation of the treatment provided by the Canadian government after returning home.
No Regrets, It was Worth It!!
Mr. MacDonell provides a great perspective in respect to all that he went through in the military.
Freedom For Our Country
Mr. MacDonell provides his view on how Canadians should preserve this wonderful culture and country that we live in and recounts how fortunate we are to be Canadian.
Barbed wire inspections
Mr. Stokes briefly describes nocturnal inspections of protective barbed wire for possible German sabotage.
In Flanders Fields
Mr. Lapenskie painfully describes hearing of the loss of his best friend in a letter from home.
Millions of lice
Mr. Lapenskie describes the difficulty of eradicating lice from the seams of his uniform.
The Young Soldiers Battalion
Mr. Babcock describes being assigned to the Young Soldiers Battalion, and in particular a daily ration of eight hours of parade drill served by veteran NCO's and officers.
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