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Alerts near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Alerts near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Mr. Flett recalls the tension that existed while patrolling near the DMZ.

Duties at Sea as a Sonar Man

Duties at Sea as a Sonar Man

Mr. Flett describes his role in detecting and searching for submarines on board the HMCS Crusader.

Navy Always my Choice

Navy Always my Choice

Although many of Mr. Flett’s friends joined the army, he speaks about his choice to join the navy and his desire to take part in the Korean War.

War – Never Again!

War – Never Again!

Mr. England reflects back on the heroes that protected our country from beginning of First World War to today’s modern day Veterans and hopes with all that has transpired, war will never happen again!

It’s Hard to Come Back Home

It’s Hard to Come Back Home

Mr. England recalls the emotions surrounding his homecoming from Korea.

Camaraderie like you Wouldn’t Believe

Camaraderie like you Wouldn’t Believe

Mr. England tells of some special relationships he made with fellow comrades sharing both the sad and humorous times during war.

My Buddy Bishop!

My Buddy Bishop!

Mr. England speaks about the strong friendship he had with a fellow Newfoundlander that developed in basic training and went right through to the fighting in Korea where sadly, his buddy would only last a short time.

Clearing A Gap Through the Minefield

Clearing A Gap Through the Minefield

A night when battle is halted, Mr. England describes the situation when his crew was given the orders to clear a gap through the minefield to recover the dead.

Night Work

Night Work

As NCO, Mr. England describes the type of night duties his crew performed.

Severe Culture Shock

Severe Culture Shock

Mr. England describes what he saw, smelled and felt as he arrived in Pusan, a culture so very different to what he was used to!

Do as You are Told!

Do as You are Told!

Mr. Mercer tells the youth he encounters in schools the same thing he told his fellow comrades, “Do as you are told and everything in life will be okay!”

Our Purpose was Successful!

Our Purpose was Successful!

With great pride, Mr. Mercer speaks of his belief in the accomplishments of our Canadian military during the Korean War.

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