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Basic Training And Underage

Basic Training And Underage

In basic training in Calgary at the age of 16 years, Mr. Nickerson remembers the others who were in training with him as well as their non-commissioned officers and instructors.

Korea Bound

Korea Bound

In November 1950, Mr. Nickerson's PPCLI Battalion sailed for Korea. It was an uncomfortable crossing.

At The Front

At The Front

The PPCLI arrive at the front line, just north of the city of Seoul. Mr. Nickerson recalls the gruesome sight that greeted them.

Night Attack!

Night Attack!

Mr. Nickerson describes his first encounter with the enemy - a night attack!

Weather On The Front Line

Weather On The Front Line

Life on the front line became almost routine for awhile. But the weather conditions were, by times, cold, snowy and windy.

Dangerous Night Patrols

Dangerous Night Patrols

Night patrols were essential operations but were always dangerous. Mr. Nickerson describes his first experiences on a night wire-laying patrol.

Were You Scared?

Were You Scared?

Generally, fear was not a topic of discussion in the trench at the front line. But, according to Mr. Nickerson, it was very much a part of everyone's experience.

To The Hills Near Kapyong

To The Hills Near Kapyong

In April 1951, the PPCLI Battalion moves to the hills near Kapyong. Mr. Nickerson re-constructs the first contact with the enemy there.

North of the 38th

North of the 38th

By late summer of 1951, the PPCLI had moved north of the 38th parallel and the fighting had become a static war. Mr. Nickerson describes the fortifications that were constructed at this point in the war.

After Korea, An Army Career

After Korea, An Army Career

Mr. Nickerson's one-year tour of duty with the UN Force in Korea ended in late 1951. He returned to Canada and remained in the Canadian Army until 1968. He recalls some of the peacekeeping missions he took part in, with some critical words regarding the United Nations at the end of the 20th century.

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