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Canadian Military Did an Outstanding Job
Mr. Hynes expresses the pride he has for the service Canadian sailors gave during the Persian Gulf War.
Treat Everyone Equal
As a cook, Mr. Hynes shares his philosophy of no matter what rank or level, all sailors were provided the same meal and he expresses his strong belief in doing so.
Respect for the Service Provided
Mr. Hynes expresses the respect he felt from fellow sailors as he cooked the very best meals and provided the best service he was capable of.
Phone Cards for Family
Mr. Hynes speaks of the convenience of phone cards as a necessary connection with loved ones back home.
The Happenings at Sea
Mr. Hynes shares some stories of preparation on board ship with medications and sense of equipment being ready for use should scud missiles be fired.
A Male Dominant Culture
Mr. Hynes expresses his personal views on how he saw the culture portrayed during his time in Qatar.
Team Work of Cooks
Mr. Hynes explains the process amongst the teams of cooks and bakers and how they ensured that everyone was getting fed properly.
Extreme Heat Upon Arrival in Qatar
Mr. Hynes describes in detail the feeling of getting off the plane in Qatar and experiencing extreme heat conditions..
Getting the Call
Mr. Hynes shares his experience in getting chosen to be part of the contingent of cooks that would take part in the Persian Gulf War.
Grenade training was dangerous.
Mr. Page describes a training incident where a soldier accidentally drops a live grenade in their trench. Their sergeant throws it away just in time.
Hunger and civilian interaction in France
Mr. Page discusses the hunger among French civilians and watching children licking out empty meat tins. He also describes being billeted with a French family and their little girl crying for a goodbye kiss.
Back into Service on HMS Sheffield
Mr. Gill describes getting right back into the service and winding up in England, where he was assigned to HMS Sheffield, an RN battleship.
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