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Liberation While Lost
Mr. Toney describes becoming a Dispatch Rider after recovering from his second wounding and singlehandedly liberating a small town while he was lost.
Sniper Shots
Mr. Toney describes how losing his best friend to a sniper while they were on patrol together aroused in him a killer instinct towards the Germans.
Not Afraid, But Cautious
Mr. Toney describes not being fearful but constantly on edge and his reactions towards seeing dead Canadian soldiers.
Shooting The Enemy
Mr. Toney describes his inexplicable sense of immortality and how he rationalized killing the enemy.
Demolition Training
Mr. Toney describes joining the Engineering Corps and excelling at demolition.
Irish, French or English
Mr. Toney discusses his recruitment and the army’s failure to accept his Aboriginal heritage, forcing him to enlist as an Irish Catholic.
We Relied On One Another
Ms. Streppa discusses the various emotional support networks that helped hospital and combat staff handle stress.
Managing Personnel in Cyprus
Mr. Henry describes being deployed to Cyprus and successfully managing his squadron in a somewhat uneventful theatre.
Reflections on Remembrance Day
Mr. Gray reflects on his contribution on D-Day and remembers past and present service personnel.
Transporting the Wounded
Mr. Gray describes transporting the wounded back to England after D-Day.
Slaughter at Omaha Beach
Mr. Gray gives a chilling description of the Allied assault at Omaha Beach on D-Day
Set to Sail!
Mr. Gray describes sweeping mines in the English Channel in preparation for the D-Day landing.
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