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Dinner with a German
Mr. Downe tells the story of having dinner with a German caretaker after the war ended.
War Ended
Mr. Downe recalls the end of the war.
Canadian Water Rats
Mr. Downe, along with a group of other men, finds a dry place to sleep after a long spell of wet weather.
German SS Trooper
Mr. Downe recalls traveling down a road near the Falaise Gap when he comes across a dying German trooper.
City of Caen
Mr. Downe talks about the city of Caen and compares the size of it to his hometown of Charlottetown.
Don't Let This Fall Into Enemy Hands
Mr. Downe talks about the responsibility that rested on his shoulders.
Top Secret Messages
Mr. Downe talks about what some of the dispatch messages he delivered might have been about.
Trip Wires
Mr. Downe tells us about the nerve racking night driving without lights.
Dispatcher’s Gear
Mr. Downe talks about the different items that he carried on his motorcycle.
Looking for Volunteers
Mr. Downe tells the story of his first time on a motorcycle.
Joining the Army
Mr. Downe recalls the day he joined the army.
A Memory I will take to my Grave
Of all life’s wonderful experiences, Mr. Sommerville shares a celebration New Year’s Eve, 1944 where the singing of Christmas carols by the local nuns was an inspiration never to be forgotten.
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