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A Tradesman During Wartime

A Tradesman During Wartime

Mr. Sommerville describes the unique role he played in working with concrete; building roads and structures for the units to which they were affiliated.

Closer than Brothers

Closer than Brothers

Mr. Summersides shares a sincere reflection of the bond amongst the force and the strong sense of camaraderie between the American and Canadian soldiers within the force.

My First Time In Action

My First Time In Action

Thinking combat was going to be like the movies, Mr. Preece shares his story of the realization of fear and gruesome sights witnessed against the enemy

Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance

Mr. Wilkinson explains his role and responsibilities within the Reconnaissance platoon.

Obtaining a Motorcycle

Obtaining a Motorcycle

Mr. Wilkinson shares his experience of being given a motorcycle by Canadian naval officers and how he put it to good use.

Along the Normandy Beach

Along the Normandy Beach

Mr. Wilkinson provides detail of his duties with No. 8 Company while serving in Normandy.

The Dieppe Raid was all Over!

The Dieppe Raid was all Over!

After some humorous circumstances, Mr. Wilkinson finds himself missing out on the entire defence of the Dieppe Raid.

The Lancaster Bomber

The Lancaster Bomber

Mr. Callas describes the unique characteristics of the Lancaster aircraft and some techniques used in enemy attack.

Equipment on the Lancaster

Equipment on the Lancaster

Mr. Callas tells of the weapons located in the Lancaster and describes the type of uniform worn to withstand the cold temperatures

My Friends are in the Wrong Place

My Friends are in the Wrong Place

Reflecting back 70 years, Mr. Barr expresses his sadness in not being able to see his fellow comrades.

Montgomery Speaks

Montgomery Speaks

Mr. Barr recalls the speech of Montgomery and his persistent and winning attitude.

The Normandy Bombardment

The Normandy Bombardment

Mr. Barr details the bombardment on the beaches of Normandy and credits his superiors with providing great leadership.

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