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A catchy little poem

A catchy little poem

Mr. MacDonald describes his Legion involvement, Remembrance Day, and recites a poignant poem to surviving Veterans.

They were good weapons

They were good weapons

Mr. MacDonald compares the quality of Canadian vs. German weaponry.

They hit him with a Schmeizer

They hit him with a Schmeizer

Mr. MacDonald describes night patrols at the Maas River, and a German act of mercy.

They were a crack outfit, a good outfit

They were a crack outfit, a good outfit

Mr. MacDonald describes joining the 5th Anti-tank Battalion and discusses its weaponry.

They lost 250 men

They lost 250 men

Mr. MacDonald describes the deadly "friendly fire" accident at Caen, France

He'd just dodge and duck

He'd just dodge and duck

Mr. MacDonald describes the broad spectrum of his basic training and in particular the Bofors anti-aircraft gun.

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