Our Purpose in the Persian Gulf
Heroes Remember
Our Purpose in the Persian Gulf
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Description
Mr. Snell provides his insight into the reasons for Canadian sailors going to the Persian Gulf in support of the UN resolution.
Bartley Snell
Mr. Bartley Snell was born February 2, 1956 in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 1977, he decided to join the military and with some encouragement about joining trades within the navy, Mr. Snell made the choice of naval electronic technician (tactical) holding rank of master seaman. During his time in the navy Mr. Snell sailed on the HMCS Athabaskan in active support of the Persian Gulf War. After almost 26 years of naval service, Mr. Snell retired from the military and now resides in Halifax, Nova Scotia with his family.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- February 27, 2016
- Duration:
- 1:04
- Person Interviewed:
- Bartley Snell
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Persian Gulf
- Battle/Campaign:
- Gulf War
- Branch:
- Navy
- Units/Ship:
- HMCS Athabascan
- Occupation:
- Electronics Technician
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