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My Husband to be
While a lot of people were rushing to marry before and after the war, Mrs Grégoire waited.
Be Proud, Care More
In Mrs Grégoire's opinion, the rampant lack of pride and interest is a problem in our country right now. She explains her point of view.
The Home Front
Mr. Sutherland talks about working with the Bank of Commerce in a small town in a two-man branch in Newcastle.
Assignment on HMS <em>Prosperine</em>
Mr. Sutherland became an officer in the navy and volunteers for mine disposal duties.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 1 of 3
Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was mentioned in a dispatch.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3
Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3
Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.
“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2
Mr. Sutherland has another close call, and because of his reaction to this, his George Medal is taken away.
Torpedoed Part 1 of 2
Mr. Sutherland talks about his return to Canada on foreign service leave aboard a freighter called the SS Winnipeg II when they were torpedoed while having dinner.
Torpedoed Part 2 of 2
Mr. Sutherland continues hi story about being torpedoed aboard the SS Winnipeg II.
D-Day and Juno Beach
Mr. Weicker talks about his crossing on D-Day, and his first night on Juno Beach.
Aftermath of Falaise
Mr. Weicker talks about the aftermath of Falaise, he also reflects on the horrors of war, and discusses a bombing raid he and his unit faced at the hands of the RAF by mistake.
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