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Germans march the hostages out of the village
Mr. Gouinlock talks about how he was captured. He also talks about the Belgian people helplessly watching it all take place.
Return to Civilian Life.
Mr. Weaver remembers what it was like when he returned to civilian life and getting a job as a roughrider. He also talks about a girl he was acquainted with before the war and how they kept writing to each other and later got married.
Humour.
Mr. Weaver recalls getting caught by his pants on a fence and having to be helped down by his girlfriend's father when he was back in Brisbane.
Boer Soldiers. Battle at Diamond Hill.
Mr. Weaver recalls Boer soldiers from as young as ten and up. He then tells the story of how he captured the rifle of Commandant Wessels and talks about the Battle at Diamond Hill.
Execution.
Mr. Weaver recalls the events leading to his captain Harry Morant being executed after he shot a Dutch Missionary because the Missionary would not tell Harry if he had seen any Boers.
Weather. Geography. Naval Role.
Mr. Weaver recalls the weather, geography and naval role in South Africa.
Dispatcher Duties. Weapons
Mr. Weaver talks about his duties as a dispatcher and the different weapons used during the war.
Boers Marksmen. Transportation.
Mr. Weaver recalls the voyage from Australia to Durban Africa and how the Boers were great marksmen. He also talks about their means of transportation and his first battle.
Life in Trenches. Battle of Vimy Ridge.
Mr. Sutherland describes life in the trenches during the First World War. He also recalls his part in the battle of Vimy Ridge. He remembers how he spent his leaves in Scotland.
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.
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.
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.
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