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Seoul, Then & Now
Mr. Cote describes the condition of Seoul during the war, contrasted with how it looked during a re-visit years later.
Finally an Equal
Mr. Cote conveys his appreciation for how everyone was treated equally in the military, regardless of race or creed.
Queen’s Jubilee Medal
Ms. Michielin recalls being awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.
Sad Days of Remembrance
Ms. Michielin talks about missing friends and remembering them.
Deemed Medically Unfit
Ms. Michielin explains why she was not allowed to be sent overseas, and was instead discharged from the service.
“Something I had to do”
Ms. Michielin recalls how she came to the decision to join the service.
Sinking of HMCS Athabaskan
Mr. Howe talks about the sinking of HMCS Athabaskan.
HMS Dorchester Sinks
Mr. Howe talks about being in the water after his ship was sunk.
Learning the dangers of serving in the navy
Mr. Howe talks about his ship being bombed while evacuating troops from Singapore, and about his next ship being sunk.
Loading onto the Barge
Mr. Buchanan describes the feelings and thoughts soldiers had when they were loaded onto barges.
Hidden Attack
Mr. Buchanan describes how they would get people out of houses using grenades. He also remembers entering one village and hiding on both sides of the street to attack the German Army.
Last Action
Mr. Buchanan talks about the mistake the German soldiers made during a counter attack in Hawkwell Forest. He also describes the advantages of using search lights when invading at night.
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