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Proud to be a Veteran

Proud to be a Veteran

Mr. Flett reflects on Canada and Remembrance Day.

A Dream Come True

A Dream Come True

Mr. Flett expresses his gratitude at being part of the Canadian delegation to Vimy Ridge.

How Can I Be a Good Veteran?

How Can I Be a Good Veteran?

Mr. Flett shares his personal opinions on how he and organizations can promote the importance of the Act of Remembrance.

My Daughter is Born While in Korea

My Daughter is Born While in Korea

Coming home from Korea and meeting his eight month old daughter is a story Mr. Flett shares, reality of war as life goes on!

Cramped Quarters on Crusader

Cramped Quarters on Crusader

Mr. Flett speaks about the adjustments that had to be made in relation to sleeping quarters and storage for all your personal belongings on board ship.

Heavy Weather Brings on Seasickness

Heavy Weather Brings on Seasickness

Mr. Flett recalls the sudden change in weather conditions causing him to be sick for days.

Alerts near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Alerts near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Mr. Flett recalls the tension that existed while patrolling near the DMZ.

Duties at Sea as a Sonar Man

Duties at Sea as a Sonar Man

Mr. Flett describes his role in detecting and searching for submarines on board the HMCS Crusader.

Navy Always my Choice

Navy Always my Choice

Although many of Mr. Flett’s friends joined the army, he speaks about his choice to join the navy and his desire to take part in the Korean War.

Minesweeping

Minesweeping

Mr. Andrews describes the technique used to sever mine cables and the dangers involved. He goes on to describe how the floated mines were detonated either by rifle or cannon fire.

Convoy Service

Convoy Service

Mr. Andrews discusses the value of the Royal Navy in shepherding convoys in British waters against the threat of German submarines.

Sank in Two Minutes

Sank in Two Minutes

Mr. Andrews describes being in a convoy aboard HMS Loch Maree and, for the first time, seeing a ship sink. He transfers to the minesweeper HMS John Barry, and two days later the Loch Maree is lost with all hands.

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