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Sleeping Conditions and Food
Mr. Keys describes the sleeping conditions and the quality of the food.
Bonds Between the Infantry
Mr. Keys describes why there is such a bond between the men in an infantry regiment.
Taking Leave in Edinborough
Mr. Keys describes the time he took leave in Edinborough.
From Artillery to Infantry
Mr. Keys describes why he transferred from the artillery to the infantry.
Army Over Navy
Mr. Keys explains why he joined the army instead of the navy.
When War Broke Out
Mr. Keys recollects being in Chicago with the merchant marine when the war broke out. He then went to Regina to visit his mother and subsequently enlisted.
Why He Enlisted
Mr. Keys explains his reason for enlisting.
The Search For Work
Mr. Keys describes what it was like looking for a job in October, 1935. He recounts going by train to Northern Ontario where he was refused work in the mines because of his weight.
Flying over a German staff car (2 of 2)
As he flies closer, Mr. Rohmer determines that this car belongs to Field Marshall Rommel. The car runs off the road in an attempt to avoid what it thinks is an air attack.
Flying Over a German Staff Car (1 of 2)
Mr. Rohmer talks about flying a Recce over Normandy and spotting a German staff car.
Mother’s Reaction to His Enlistment
A parting comment from Colonel Merritt about his mother’s reaction when he and his siblings enlisted at the beginning of the WWII.
Receiving the Victoria Cross
Colonel Merritt recalls getting the news that he would be receiving the Victoria Cross. He speaks kindly of King George IV, who presented it to him in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
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