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The Locals Attitude Towards Women
Mr. Deveau speaks about some incidents of the local people and their disrespect and inappropriate requests towards female soldiers.
Little Communication with Family
Thinking about some of the worst aspects of being on a mission, Mr. Deveau relates to the poor communication with family due to lack of telephones and mail service.
Receiving the Commander-In-Chief Commendation
Mr. Bojalil explains his role played in getting himself and his fellow soldiers recognized for the duty performed in reopening of the airport.
Speaking to School Children
Mr. Dingwell discusses the curiosity of school children about the war, and his pleasure at being invited to tell his story at local schools.
New Clothes for the Homecoming
Mr. Dingwell describes being outfitted in a flashy new suit for the voyage back to Newfoundland, but waiting until his arrival home to wear it.
Getting to Naples
Mr. Dingwell describes his voyage from England to Naples, Italy aboard HMS Duchess of Bedford.
Civilians Suffered
Mr. Dingwell describes the plight of civilians who become the victims of armed conflict, and in particular talks about infant children who are commemorated on a “wall of pictures” which he sees on a later pilgrimage.
Training in England
Mr. Dingwell describes training as a truck driver with the 166th Battalion after his arrival in England.
Code and Cypher Clerk Duties
Mrs. McCauley explains her daily routine as a code and cypher clerk expressing her sadness when having to work with the casualty listings.
Destined for England
Mrs. McCauley expresses her excitement while travelling overseas on the Mauretania and her accommodations upon arrival in Liverpool, England.
Had to Find Something Else
Mr. McAndrew describes wearying of peacetime service.
Why Me
Mr. McAndrew describes surviving a storm tossed flight which saw his aircraft diverted from Goose Bay to Greenwood.
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