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Close Calls in Italy
Mr. Clavel describes the mutilation a land mine can cause, and his good fortune of a shell landing close to him and not exploding.
Repatriation
Mr. Clavel describes being selected for the first return draft to Canada because of his long service.
Proud of his Service
Mr. Clavel reminisces about lost comrades and his own good fortune during the war, and with great emotion how proud he was to serve Canada.
Joining the Queen's Own Camerons
Mr. MacLeod describes joining the army instead of the air force because they would correct a hernia from which he was suffering. He discusses his training pathway, and joining the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders upon his arrival in England.
Buzz Bombs and Panic
Mr. MacLeod describes buzz bombs and the RAF's attempts to shoot them down. He also describes his terror at being immobilized in a hospital after being wounded, and hearing a buzz bomb stop over his hospital.
D-Eay +30
Mr. MacLeod describes the ease of landing in Normandy thirty days after the invasion, and not seeing any substantial consequences of war until he reached Carpiquet Airport.
An Accident at Caen
Mr. MacLeod describes being wounded while disposing of a German grenade, and after two weeks medical leave returning to his platoon and only finding one original member left.
“Losing it” and Self-inflicted Wounds
Mr. MacLeod describes reactions to battle stress such as what the troops called “losing it” and causing self-inflicted wounds which would necessitate hospitalization and avoid combat.
Body Armour
Mr. MacLeod describes using body armour and feeling more secure because of it.
Helping Soldiers
To set the example for Troop and Platoon Commanders, Mr. Gallant decided to tour the lines at night. In doing so, he helped a lot of soldiers.
Keeping the Peace
With incidents happening every night between the Turks and the Greeks, Mr. Gallant often had to intervene in order to keep people from getting killed.
Purpose
Mr. Gallant discusses the main goal of the mission in Cyprus which was to maintain the peace between the Turks and the Greeks.
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