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A 50 Mile Forced March
Mr. Melanson describes reaching the Baltic ahead of the Russians and the hoard of German POWs in Canadian care.
Landing in a Tree!
Mr. Melanson describes parachuting over the Rhine with both tragic and humorous consequences.
Jonesy’s Story - A Tremendous Brotherhood
Mr. Melanson describes the tremendous bond among the remaining members of his battalion.
Looking for Excitement
Mr. Melanson reflects on his reasons for wanting to serve overseas.
Life Aboard the Louis Pasteur
Mr. Melanson talks about his crossing aboard the Louis Pasteur as she sailed to England.
Patrolling the Battle of the Bulge
Mr. Melanson describes his backup role in the Battle of the Bulge.
Becoming A Paratrooper
Despite being turned down by the Navy due to a weak left eye, Mr. Melanson persevered. He tells us about the path that led him to becoming a paratrooper.
Who’s there???
Mr. Melanson describes a humorous mid-air encounter.
30 Feet - The Most Frightening Height
Mr. Melanson discusses paratroop training in detail.
I Don’t Consider I was Very Patriotic
Mr. Barron reflects on Remembrance Day and the fact that it wasn’t necessarily patriotism which induced him to enlist.
Both World Wars Were Complete Insanity
Mr. Barron reflects on the insanity of war, and why he enlisted.
We Never Dreamed of Anything but Victory
Mr. Barron describes allied superiority and discusses Allied attitudes toward German POWs as the war draws to a close.
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