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Wounded In Action
Mr. Parker concludes his story about the Marksman being torpedoed with her eventual demise. He also talks about close friendships that developed on the ship.
Fear sets in
Mr. Parker talks about how a man's death haunted him as they moved into position on their start line. He then talks about a corporal who came to him for reassurance.
A soldier dies in his arms
Mr. Parker tells a story of moving up the line in Italy at night, and having to try and help a wounded man in the dark.
Early years and enlisting
Mr. Sinclair speaks of the difficulty he encountered as a Cree going into an English-only school system at the age of 5 years. He also recalls the day Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939 and his later enlistment in the Canadian Army.
No surrender
Mr. McVicar talks about Japan's refusal to surrender, and life in the Tropics with scorpions and malaria.
Tour of Operations
Mr. Yarnell talks about all the flying they did. He also recalls what they did during downtime.
Nursing Training
Ms. Seeley recalls her nursing training and her deep desire to serve her country during the Second World War.
End of Overseas Duty
Ms. Rogers recalls the end of her overseas service and is asked if she was happy to be coming back home to Canada.
Stationed in France
After D-Day, Ms. Rogers was sent to France where she was attached to a head injury unit.
Experiences With Patients
Stationed at a Canadian military hospital in Bramshot, England, Ms. Rogers recalls various experiences with patients while at that location.
Return to Civilian Life
Mr. Purse was asked to describe how the Hong Kong experience during the Second World War affected his life once he returned to Canada.
Reaction to end of Second World War
Mr. Purse remembers the reaction of both the prisoners of war and their Japanese guards as news of the end of the war arrived, and reflects on how surprised he continues to be that he survived the experience.
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