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Two Men Killed
Mr. Pitts describes a time when two of his ground crew were killed while laying wire in a minefield, on November 30, 1952.
The Hook Counter Attack
As part of reinforcement, Mr. Pitts shares the experience when his platoon was commanded to relieve the British Black Watch Division and the devastation witnessed during the counter attack by the Chinese.
Difficult Decisions
Mr. Pitts speaks about the apprehension felt when reporting one of his infantry soldiers who refused duty.
Four Day Leave to Japan
Mr. Pitts tells us about delivering documents to Japan which provided him with a four-day leave of rest and relaxation.
Samachon Valley Patrols
Mr. Pitts speaks about commanding his platoon when it was being targeted by the Chinese.
Our Histories Are Twisted.
Mr. Welland makes a plea for more in-depth, accurate and non-partisan history curricula in Canada.
All My Friends are Ex-Armed Forces.
Mr. Welland compares his friendships from civilian and military life, and elaborates on his respect for the military lifestyle.
There Was No Naval Opposition To Us.
Mr. Welland discusses his deployment to Korea as captain of HMCS Athabascan, and describes doing primarily humanitarian intervention. He relates one incident wherein HMCS Athabascan provided naval bombardment to aid an American retreat.
The Successful Convoy Won the War.
Mr. Welland gives an excellent description of convoy duty, and of the importance of convoys to Allied success in the war.
I Had a Very Good Captain.
Mr. Welland expresses his gratitude to his captain, who had made it possible for Mr. Welland to take command of HMCS Assiniboine ahead of other candidates, after he himself had fallen ill.
It Was a Terrible Mistake
Mr. Welland describes taking advanced anti-sub training and being disappointed at being removed from combat duty to train other anti-sub personnel in Halifax.
Do You Think We’re Going to Win?
Mr. Welland describes receiving two DSC’s from Sir Vincent Massey, and their discussion about the outcome of the war.
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