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Joining up with Friends
Mr. Coles shares the story of his decision to join the army while at a school picnic with friends.
Tied and Chained for 13 Months
Mr. Cole recalls that for a long time, prisoners were tied and chained within the camp.
A Different Style of Discipline
After disobeying orders, Mr. Cole tells of his experiences of shooting rabbits as a means of discipline.
The Sherman Tank
Being a part of the tank crew, Mr. Coles describes the specifics of the Sherman tank and the role played while coming on to the beach in Dieppe.
We did what we had to do!
Mr. Cole provides his opinion on the purpose and actions taken during the battle of the Dieppe Raid.
Helping to Carry the Dead and Wounded
After being part of the battle on the beach in Dieppe, Mr. Cole tells of his involvement in carrying stretchers of the dead and wounded to the hospital.
Transported in a Boxcar
After surrendering, Mr. Cole shares a demoralizing experience while loaded in a boxcar en route to POW camp.
One Bath in Almost Three Years
Mr. Cole shares his story of treatment as a prisoner arriving to the camp where he would remain as a POW.
Different Stories about the Camps
Mr. Coles acknowledges the idea of different stories from different POW prisoners during their time in camp yet emphasizes that he felt that his experiences weren’t that bad.
Digging a Tunnel in Camp
Mr. Cole tells of his involvement in digging a tunnel and the perspective he had for taking part in this activity.
Treatment from the Guards
During time in camp, Mr. Cole speaks of the treatment of guards and expresses the fact that they were not treated badly at all.
Keep your own Head on Straight!
Mr. Coles tells of his interaction with the padre, Major Foote, while in camp and advice given in respect to their own survival.
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