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November 11th... Mixed Feelings
Mr. Champoux explains why he has mixed feelings about Remembrance Day, but notes that it always has a special place in his heart.
Should It Be Our Duty to Remember?
Mr. Champoux explains why we should all remember those who fought and gave their lives during the Second World War. He also delivers a very touching message to the youth of today.
Returning Home
Mr. Champoux describes his return to Canada, his parents' reaction and how he returned to the army in 1948. He worked in ammunition until he retired in 1965.
Adventure, Training and the Cameron Highlanders
Mr. Champoux recalls his sense of adventure upon enlisting and enjoying training on the Vickers machine gun with the Cameron Highlanders.
A Mother’s Intervention
Mr. Champoux speaks of his parent’s reaction to his joining up and his mother’s intervention in ensuring he did not transfer to the Navy.
Enlisting
Mr. Champoux recalls attempting to join the Navy and then the Air Force but they were not yet recruiting. He then joined the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa - Army.
Effects of the Depression
Mr. Champoux describes the effects of the Depression on his family when he was growing up.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Heward remembers some of his early life in Québec, and his childhood dream of being involved in the aircraft industry. The outbreak of war led to a change in those plans.
Posted Overseas
Mr. Gorman’s battalion, stationed at Camp Borden, Ontario, was assigned go overseas. However, he and several other members of his platoon were not old enough for overseas duty. How he got around this problem is a humorous story with some rather sad results.
Realizing What They Went Through (Part 2 of 2).
Ms. Duncan talks about some of the people she treated, and the types of things they had been through.
Realizing What They Went Through (Part 1 of 2)
Ms. Duncan talks about some of the people she treated, and the types of things they had been through.
Leaving Camp
Mr. Robitaille talks about being with the Royal Canadian Regiment at the Valcartier camp.
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