Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Dubinski describes random acts of violence at the hands of the Jeunesse, Congo’s Youth Army. He feels that although his mission helped calm civil unrest, the hiatus was temporary.

Mr. Dubinski describes the impact of the Belgiques being expelled from the Congo and in particular, from its capitol city Leopoldville.

Mr. Dubinski describes escorting prisoners back to Canada from Germany and the impact that the military prison in Camp Borden had on his conduct for the duration of his career.

Mr. Dubinski describes enlisting in Calgary and being singled out for service in the Signal Corps

Mr. Slusar provides his opinion of how the military has made a positive step to providing support to the family when the soldier returns home.

Mr. Wiseman explains the level of readiness a soldier has to have while under constant threat of intimidation.

Mr LeBlanc recalls seeing some Belgiques victims arriving at the hospital after a Congolese attack.

Mr LeBlanc gives a brief history of the situation which had developed in the Congo before he arrived.

Mr LeBlanc talks about what the Congo was like and the culture shock of seeing things for the first time.

Mr. Deveau speaks about some incidents of the local people and their disrespect and inappropriate requests towards female soldiers.