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Division Transfer Request
Mr. Spear requested a transfer to a wireless section of the 5th Canadian Division in order to gain a posting to the front line trenches.
German Surrender
Mr. Spear recalls the surrender of the German Army near Mons, Belgium in 1918. He also tells of his participation in the army of occupation in Germany following the signing of the Armistice.
Intercepting German Communications
Mr. Spear discusses his arrival in France, and being sent to an outpost, a forward position used to intercept German signal traffic. Here he would copy what he heard and pass it to a runner, who would deliver it to Headquarters.
RCAF Duty
Mr. Spear went on to serve his country during the Second World War as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Message to Youth
Mr. Spear is asked what he would say to young Canadians of today.
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