Coming Home
Heroes Remember
Coming Home
Transcript
Description
Mr. Morrison recounts the reception received when returning from Afghanistan both by the American and Canadian people.
Jody Morrison
Mr. Morrison was born September 24, 1974 in Swindon, England. At fifteen months of age, his family moved to Edmonton, Alberta. Jody’s father was in the military and his influence directed Jody to join the service. At age 16, Jody joined the army and trained as a supply technician. Being part of 1 Service Battalion, he served within Canada and in July 2004 travelled to Kabul, Afghanistan for a seven month tour. In 2007, with ten years military service, Jody was medically discharged from the army. He now resides in Kingston, Ontario with his two children.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- February 10, 2009
- Duration:
- 1:49
- Person Interviewed:
- Jody Morrison
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Afghanistan
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- 1 Service Battalion
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Occupation:
- Supply Officer
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