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What are all the Minesweepers Doing Here?
Mr. Gray describes sailing to England and being briefed for the D-Day invasion.
They Were Ruthless and They Were Cruel
Mr. Gray talks about reassignment to HMCS Vegreville, sweeping mines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and his respect for the abilities of German U-Boat captains.
First Christmas Away From Home
Mr. Gray talks about the ship’s crew and his first Christmas dinner at sea.
Nazi Submarines were Ruling Supreme
Mr. Gray talks about convoy duty and the HMCS St. Croix’s demise.
The Monkey Code
Mr. Gray discusses his initiation to life at sea, aboard HMCS St. Croix.
Early Enlistment
Mr. Gray discusses his eventual enlistment in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Navy’s impact in wartime Halifax.
Caring for Displaced Persons.
Mr. McCabe describes the cramped conditions in a displaced persons camp which was under his Company’s care, and the 30th’s role in providing for the refugees.
Logistics of Bridge Building
Mr. McCabe describes bridge building techniques, and the different weight tolerances required depending on the type of traffic expected to cross.
The Ground Shook
Mr. McCabe describes the bombardment at Falaise Gap.
Buzz Bombs
Mr. Jones describes buzz bombs attacking London.
Mine Sweeping
Mr. McCabe describes mine sweeping, identifying Teller and Shoe mines, and the danger posed by each.
No Praise for Tri-Service
Mr. Rochon questions the logic behind amalgamation of the Canadian Armed Forces, and cites it as his reason for leaving the Navy
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