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Learning about the War and Doing Something about It

Learning about the War and Doing Something about It

Being from a family well informed about world events, it was important for Mrs Grégoire to enlist when she heard about the war. She tells of her beginnings in the forces.

Strong Women in Difficult Times

Strong Women in Difficult Times

After her father died Mrs Grégoire and her mother had to take over all the family businesses to carry them through the depression.

After Basic Training... Parades and Movie Stars

After Basic Training... Parades and Movie Stars

Mrs Grégoire tells us about all the up sides of clerical training in Toronto.

Stationed in Scoudouc

Stationed in Scoudouc

One woman among five hundred men! Mrs. Grégoire recounts how life was for her and how the "boys" treated her during her very first military posting.

The Advantageous and Ill Effects of Working for Intelligence Service

The Advantageous and Ill Effects of Working for Intelligence Service

Knowing where her soldier husband to be was throughout the war was a good thing but keeping secrecy was something else...

VJ Day in Ottawa

VJ Day in Ottawa

Because she worked in a top secret intelligence office, Mrs Grégoire did not get to celebrate much on VJ Day but she describes the ambiance in Ottawa on that day.

My Husband to be

My Husband to be

While a lot of people were rushing to marry before and after the war, Mrs Grégoire waited.

Be Proud, Care More

Be Proud, Care More

In Mrs Grégoire's opinion, the rampant lack of pride and interest is a problem in our country right now. She explains her point of view.

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