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Admiration for the “real combat soldiers”
Mr. Manson reflects on whether, based on his lack of combat action, he should even have been interviewed, despite having no choice in his deployment. He expresses his admiration for the “real combat soldiers.”
Those are the ones that you must keep in mind.
Mr. Manson reflects on how today’s younger generation has renewed interest in Canada’s Veterans, and offers some advice about gratitude and respect for our Veterans’ efforts in past wars.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Manson offers his thoughts on November 11th.
Organization of the 5th Division to combat the Japanese.
Mr. Manson describes his role as a medical officer in British Columbia during the Second World War, first screening Air Force personnel and then as Chief Medical Officer for several field hospitals on the BC coast, which had been established because of the threat of Japanese invasion.
It was Dirty, Lousy and Everything, you Know.
Mr. Moar describes the sequence of events that saw him wounded, captured and working as a batman in Sham Shui Po camp. He expresses his appreciation to the officers he served in that capacity.
We Didn’t Know What They Wanted.
Mr. Moar describes his inability to communicate with his Japanese guards, and being beaten by one of them.
I was the one that found out.
Mr. Moar briefly describes how he found out that the war had ended.
They Didn’t Expect us to be Prisoners.
Mr. Moar reflects on his service, his pride in his fellow soldiers and his efforts to educate youth about Hong Kong
My legs gave out on me
Mr. Moulton describes his steps from basic training in New Brunswick to driving a truck for the Ordinance Corps in England.
I just wanted to go in the Army
Mr. Moulton describes his reasons for enlisting, and being treated as an equal in the service.
Bombs were falling over the place
Mr. Moulton describes the kindness of the English people and the impact of bombing.
The doctor had to wake him up
Mr. Moulton describes the heavy demands on the Ordinance Corps in preparation for D-Day.
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