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Reasons for Joining Up

Reasons for Joining Up

Together with his brother, Mr. Stanley shares his story on making the decision to join up and steps taken towards training before heading overseas.

Are All Canadian Soldiers Farmers?

Are All Canadian Soldiers Farmers?

Registering as a farmer while a prisoner of war meant having a slightly easier time.

Prison Camp’s Open Door Policy

Prison Camp’s Open Door Policy

Building and using escape tunnels is quite a process and was only used by those with important information.

Roped for Reprisals

Roped for Reprisals

When German military found some of their own, hand bound and executed on the shores of Dieppe, they decided to bind the prisoners.

The “Dieppe Murderers”

The “Dieppe Murderers”

Mr. Ryan paints a picture of the conditions of the prison camp he was taken to.

German Directives Leave Canadian Commandos Alive

German Directives Leave Canadian Commandos Alive

A technicality lets the Canadian commandos escape the firing squad upon their capture.

The Sad Part of War

The Sad Part of War

Proud of doing his share in service for our country, Mr. Chow remembers all the comrades that were lost and left behind.

The Dieppe Raid was all Over!

The Dieppe Raid was all Over!

After some humorous circumstances, Mr. Wilkinson finds himself missing out on the entire defence of the Dieppe Raid.

A Delivery to Montgomery

A Delivery to Montgomery

Mr. Wilkinson tells of his journey to deliver a letter to General Montgomery after being held up for five days at the Isle of Wight.

Value of his Ground Crew

Value of his Ground Crew

Mr. Warren discusses the importance of his ground crew, and his sense that they were responsible for his safely completing his tour of duty.

Reunited With Three Airmen

Reunited With Three Airmen

Mr. Poolton is reunited with the three airmen.

Chipping With a Stove Grate

Chipping With a Stove Grate

After escaping to a brick factory, Mr. Poolton describes his continued efforts in getting free after teaming up with three airmen.

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