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Over on the Queen Elizabeth
Ms. MacAulay talks about her voyage overseas on the Queen Elizabeth.
Enlisting
Ms. MacAulay talks about why she decided to enlist.
The Freezing Cold
Mrs. Page talks about what life was like in England, and her service at the Canadian Army General Hospital.
Enlisting into the Army
Mrs. Page talks about enlisting and the very brief training she received before shipping overseas in 1943.
Memories Of War’s End In England
Back at the base hospital in England, the war in Europe comes to an end. Ms. Turner recalls the celebrations. She also remembers the German prisoners-of-war that were also her patients.
No Time For Making Friends In Belgium
Belgium was an occupied country while Miss Turner was in the Casualty Clearing Station there. Was she able to move freely around the country during her posting in Belgium?
Remembering Her Patients
Ms. Turner recalls one British soldier she had cared for at the Casualty Clearing Station in Belgium. Her memory of him still brings her to tears.
Nursing Near The Front Line In Belgium
After a short time at No. 20 Canadian hospital near London, England and some further training in Yorkshire, Miss Turner and some of her fellow nursing sisters are sent to Belgium. She chooses to serve at a Casualty Clearing Station. She explains the purpose of the CCS and the role it played near the front line.
Enlisting
Ms. Allemang recalls joining up and her first posting.
Living Conditions and VE Day
Ms. Jamieson talks about living conditions in Italy, treating German patients and VE Day.
Enlistment and Travel Overseas
Ms. Jamieson describes why she joined the service and her journey overseas.
Anti-War Sentiment in South Africa
Ms. Jamieson recalls how evident segregation was in South Africa and discusses a pro-apartheid, anti-war group.
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