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Second Attempt to Enlist Succeeds
Mr. Lenko eventually finds himself in England as a member of D Company of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. He and his company remain in England through the end of the Battle of Britain. In September 1941, Mr. Lenko's company is put aboard the Empress of Canada to be taken to Spitsbergen, off the far north coast of Norway. They had a very specific task to perform there.
Failed attempt to Enlist
Mr. Lenko's first attempt to enlist doesn't succeed as he's not old enough to serve. He tells the story.
Canada Goes To War
Mr. Lenko, employed aboard the Hudson's Bay stern-wheeler, SS MacKenzie, learns that Canada has declared war on Germany.
Good Canadian Soldiers
Mr. Laird explains his opinion on why the Canadians made such good soldiers.
Padre on Front Lines
Mr. Laird recalls when a padre on the front lines of Italy brought peace to he and a group of men pinned down by fire.
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