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Shellfire
Mr. Routhier describes shellfire - including Whizz Bangs.
Wound Stripes
Mr. Routhier describes the significance of a wound stripe.
Post-war Employment
Mr. Routhier describes his post-war employment. He found a job working in the woods and that's where he stayed.
Second World War
Mr. Routhier describes his activities in Canada during the Second World War. He talks about the lumber camp he operated which provided spruce for the construction of aircraft.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Routhier describes his feelings on Remembrance Day and feels it is important for Canadians to commemorate that day.
Gas Attacks
Mr. Routhier describes a gas attack and the after-effects he has suffered.
Answering the Call to Duty
Mr. Danson explains that, as a Jewish man, he knew there was trouble brewing in Germany. He and a friend joined the army during peacetime so they would be trained and ready for action if war came.
Camaraderie: War Isn't All Hell!!
Mr. Danson remembers the mobilization of his regiment and goes on to recall some of the positive experiences he shared with his friends during the war.
Becoming an Officer from the Ranks
Mr. Danson describes how he came back to Canada to get his commission. Despite his best efforts, he did not make it back to Europe in time for the D-Day invasion.
The King and Queen Visit Canada in 1939.
Mr. Danson describes his participation in forming an honour-guard for the visit of the King and Queen of England in 1939.
Shrapnel Wound in the Head
Mr. Danson recalls his return to his regiment as a commissioned officer and tells of how he suffered a shrapnel wound to the head which ended his war effort.
The Tragedies of War
Mr. Danson remembers saying farewell to friends and comrades after he was wounded. He also tells the story of the tragic death of one of his close friends as he tried to escape from a German hospital.
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