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Getting Married in England
Mr. McKerracher speaks about meeting his bride and getting married while serving in England and the difficulty he felt returning to civilian life.
Aircrafts Colliding
Mr. McKerracher speaks about witnessing aircrafts colliding and the fear experienced during the Battle of Falaise.
The 40 mm Bofors
Mr. McKerracher describes the type of guns used and the responsibility of the gun crew when manning a post.
Joining up Just Seemed Like the Thing to Do!
Mr. McKerracher speaks about his decision to join the army. He provides detail of his basic training and travel overseas as part of the anti-aircraft regiment.
Remembering November 11th
Mr. Niles describes how he honors his three closest friends who died in Korea.
Positive Impact of Military Service
Mr Niles describes the positive impact of military service on his life, and offers his perspective on military service in today’s conflicts.
Inaccurate Artillery
Mr. Niles describes the occasional inaccuracy of the Canadian artillery.
You Can't Eat Here
Mr. Niles compares the attitude of the American and Canadian armies towards their respective soldiers of color.
Reconnaissance Patrols
Mr. Niles describes the variety of patrols that were used against the North Korean positions.
Volunteering for the Far East
Mr. Barrie explains how he ended up in the Far East with the RAF, the responsibilities of Canadian radar technicians there, and the crucial role of radar in the war against the Japanese.
Arrival in Korea
Mr. Niles talks about landing in Korea and the cold reception they received from the troops they were relieving.
I Might Not Come Back
Mr. Niles describes how he told each of his parents about his deployment to Korea and how his mother tried to get him home before he finished his tour of duty.
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