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He taught us to use the rifle to kill people
Mr. Parsons describes his training regimen in Canada and England.
He said Canada just went to war
Mr. Parsons describes enlisting and being on parade at boot camp in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia..
Hope for the Best
Mr. Wright reflects on his two combat jumps and very close call with a German bullet.
Grave or Waste Dump
Mr. Bevan recalls how a German POW made to dig a waste dump, didn’t realize what he was digging.
Almost Stepped on a Mine
Mr. Bevan recalls a near miss with a land mine while positioning guns.
Victim of Friendly Fire
Mr. Bevan describes how his division, along with other troops, were the victims of friendly fire from bombers during the attack on Falaise.
Waiting Onboard For Casualties (2 of 2)
Mr. Vant Haaf continues with his description of the casualties on D-Day.
Close Relationships
Mr. Thompson speaks of the impact his wartime service had and continues to have on his life. He also shares what he feels future generations of Canadians should know about the sacrifices his generation made during the Second World War.
Close Relationships
Close relationships developed as a result of wartime service. Mr Thompson reflects on one that lasted a lifetime.
Shrapnel Injury
On his second day in France, Mr. Thompson was taken out of action after a piece of shrapnel lodged in one of his legs.
Juno Beach
Mr. Thompson remembers the first and second days in France after going ashore at Juno Beach.
D-Day
Mr. Thompson describes the atmosphere among his troops as D-Day arrived.
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