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Deception at Amiens
Mr. Morrison describes how the Germans were deceived into weakening their defenses at Amiens. As a result of this, the Canadian army advanced seven miles on the opening day of the Battle of Amiens.
An Outpost in No-Man's Land
Mr. Morrison describes the difficulty of digging trenches in chalky ground, and one man's attempt at relieving a stressful situation. A sniper shoots the man through both cheeks without him losing a tooth.
Lousy Humor
Mr. Morrison tells a funny story about his pal Corkum's pet louse.
Self-inflicted wounds
Mr. Morrison describes how his rationing party arrives back at the front minus two men. Later, he meets one of the two men, who explains to him that they had wounded one another to get out of the front lines
Awarded the Military Medal
Mr. Morrison discusses the event that led to his being awarded the Military Medal; successfully holding a critical position against a German smoke screen and attack.
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