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The Home Front

The Home Front

Mr. Sutherland talks about working with the Bank of Commerce in a small town in a two-man branch in Newcastle.

Assignment on HMS <em>Prosperine</em>

Assignment on HMS Prosperine

Mr. Sutherland became an officer in the navy and volunteers for mine disposal duties.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 1 of 3

“Mine Dismantling” Part 1 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was mentioned in a dispatch.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3

“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3

“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.

“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2

“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2

Mr. Sutherland has another close call, and because of his reaction to this, his George Medal is taken away.

Torpedoed Part 1 of 2

Torpedoed Part 1 of 2

Mr. Sutherland talks about his return to Canada on foreign service leave aboard a freighter called the SS Winnipeg II when they were torpedoed while having dinner.

Torpedoed Part 2 of 2

Torpedoed Part 2 of 2

Mr. Sutherland continues hi story about being torpedoed aboard the SS Winnipeg II.

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