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Camouflaging Sound from the Air
Mr. Sproule recalls being detailed to provide camouflage for the Army who was crossing a river - driving back Japanese from Burma.
Mistaken Identity
Mr. Sproule recalls a near dangerous case of mistaken identity in the jungle of Burma.
Shot on a Bombing Run
Mr. Sproule recalls being hit during a bombing run in Burma.
Duty to Defend, and Youth Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Mr. Sproule expresses his opinions on one's duty to defend one's Country, and the young ages of Allied Airmen who paid the ultimate price.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Sproule reflects on what Remembrance Day means to him.
Nursing Near The Front Line In Belgium
After a short time at No. 20 Canadian hospital near London, England and some further training in Yorkshire, Miss Turner and some of her fellow nursing sisters are sent to Belgium. She chooses to serve at a Casualty Clearing Station. She explains the purpose of the CCS and the role it played near the front line.
Remembering Her Patients
Ms. Turner recalls one British soldier she had cared for at the Casualty Clearing Station in Belgium. Her memory of him still brings her to tears.
No Time For Making Friends In Belgium
Belgium was an occupied country while Miss Turner was in the Casualty Clearing Station there. Was she able to move freely around the country during her posting in Belgium?
Memories Of War’s End In England
Back at the base hospital in England, the war in Europe comes to an end. Ms. Turner recalls the celebrations. She also remembers the German prisoners-of-war that were also her patients.
Enlisting into the Army
Mrs. Page talks about enlisting and the very brief training she received before shipping overseas in 1943.
The Freezing Cold
Mrs. Page talks about what life was like in England, and her service at the Canadian Army General Hospital.
Shore Leave Excursions
Occasional shore leave took members of the crew of HMCS Sioux to some interesting places, including the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
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