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Voyage to Japan

Voyage to Japan

Mr. Lecouffe describes being in a ship's hold, jammed in like cattle, with no toilet facilities for men still suffering from dysentery. He eventually reaches Japan and is sent to the Yokohama shipyard.

Diseases

Diseases

Mr. Lecouffe describes several of the diseases which afflicted the POWs, and attributes his relative immunity to the vitamin he'd received during his recent recuperation.

Chronic Diarrhea

Chronic Diarrhea

Mr. Lecouffe survives a near death experience with chronic diarrhea. As a last resort, he is treated with opium and vitamin injections, which set him on the road to recovery.

Forced March to North Point Camp

Forced March to North Point Camp

Mr. Lecouffe describes surrendering to the Japanese and having to dump a huge store of alcohol. The march to North Point is very difficult because of the heat and lack of water. Mr. Lecouffe witnesses Japanese guards tying Chinese women to a post and slowly bayoneting them to death.

Last Action and Capitulation

Last Action and Capitulation

Mr. Lecouffe describes trying to strafe low flying Japanese fighters. He goes on to describe the surrender of the island by its governor who is faced with more slaughter of its defenseless Chinese population.

Combat Experiences

Combat Experiences

Mr. Lecouffe describes the initial bombing of Sham Shui Po barracks by the Japanese. After being evacuated to Hong Kong, he is hospitalized. On his release, he is re-armed and makes his way through the enemy up to the combat zone, where he joins the Winnipeg Grenadiers.

The Ultimate Price of Being a Soldier

The Ultimate Price of Being a Soldier

Mr. Bradley reflects back on those lost during his service in Afghanistan and the difficulties that the families face when their loved one does not return home.

Largely into the Unknown

Largely into the Unknown

Mr. Bradley speaks about his deployment to Afghanistan with Roto O in 2007 and how this operation differed from previous operations.

ROE’s Different in Every Operation

ROE’s Different in Every Operation

Mr. Bradley expresses his personal experiences with rules of engagement during deployments.

The Role of Company Sergeant Major

The Role of Company Sergeant Major

Although not a clearly defined role, Mr. Bradley describes his position and duties performed as company commander’s right hand man.

Croatia, a Totally New Environment

Croatia, a Totally New Environment

While on deployment, Mr. Bradley describes the ever present feeling of danger.

A Most Memorable Christmas!

A Most Memorable Christmas!

While on deployment in Somalia, Mr. Bradley describes a celebration of the Christmas holiday, a mystical experience never to be forgotten.

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