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Inside the Wire
Mr. Williams describes the setup of camp within the soldiers compound and how they entertained themselves.
Working Outside the Wire
Travelling by ambulance in the rough terrain, Mr. Williams speaks about the constant shelling they faced.
Medical Clinics for the Local Population
Mr. Williams speaks about the setup of clinics and treating the locals.
Poor Living Conditions but Great Food!
In sleeping quarters constructed within an old sugar factory, Mr. Williams details the conditions as fair yet speaks highly of the type of food provided.
A Very Different Culture
Mr. Williams describes the sights and the differences in culture when arriving in Bosnia, almost a state of disbelief in what we as Canadians are used to.
Emergency Medical Training
Mr. Williams details the type of training provided in Canada and in Bosnia to better prepare the medics for the tragedy and despair they may encounter.
The Normandy Landing
Mr. Rogers, along with his regiment, was assigned to provide artillery support from off-shore barges for the troops moving onto the beaches at Normandy, France.
Preparing for D-Day
Mr. Rogers talks about loading their barges and waiting out the weather until they could sail out for the D-Day attack.
Dieppe Raid Impact
Mr. Roger’s regiment was not involved in the Dieppe Raid in August, 1942 as they continued training in England but he was asked to speak about the impact the failed raid had on him and his comrades.
Enlisting
On February 18, 1941, Mr. Rogers enlisted in the Canadian Army. He describes why he felt compelled to do so.
War - Not all Memories are Bad Ones
Mr. Chisholm recalls the best time he had during his wartime service.
Home to Canada in 1943
Mr. Chisholm returned to Canada in May, 1943. He eventually found himself in Ottawa, unsure of what his future duties entailed.
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