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A Quick Lesson In Regiment’s History
Mr. Hyde talks about his knowledge of the PPCLI when he enlisted and how much more did he learned in his early days with the regiment.
Pre-War Enlistment
Mr. Hyde's father, a Veteran of the First World War, was a significant influence in his enlisting in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI) only two weeks after his 18th birthday in October 1938.
Commitment of Ground Forces
Mr. Pitts explains the importance of ground forces both during the Korean War and the missions our Canadian Forces soldiers are sent on today.
Platoon Commander on Fighting Patrol
Mr. Pitts explains the responsibility of his patrol in making sure that the other patrols were protected and the challenges faced in protecting their own men.
Two Men Killed
Mr. Pitts describes a time when two of his ground crew were killed while laying wire in a minefield, on November 30, 1952.
The Hook Counter Attack
As part of reinforcement, Mr. Pitts shares the experience when his platoon was commanded to relieve the British Black Watch Division and the devastation witnessed during the counter attack by the Chinese.
Difficult Decisions
Mr. Pitts speaks about the apprehension felt when reporting one of his infantry soldiers who refused duty.
Four Day Leave to Japan
Mr. Pitts tells us about delivering documents to Japan which provided him with a four-day leave of rest and relaxation.
Samachon Valley Patrols
Mr. Pitts speaks about commanding his platoon when it was being targeted by the Chinese.
Dedication to Duty
Mr Parker talks about a soldier in his platoon who literally lacked a sense of fear. His fearlessness was unexplainable, and he died in a most unusual way.
Saving a family
Mr. Parker talks about moving down the line and helping an Italian family, who had lost all their possessions to the Germans, and had their house blown up by the Canadians.
Wounded In Action
Mr. Parker concludes his story about the Marksman being torpedoed with her eventual demise. He also talks about close friendships that developed on the ship.
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