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The War is Over
Mr. Swick shares a photo of himself returning to his platoon to share the good news.
Recognition of Animals in War
Mr. Swick details his involvement in spearheading the “Animals in War” project and his personal reasons for creating such a wonderful reminder of the important role animals played during wartime.
Merchant Navy Role in Second World War.
Mr. Abbott states his firm belief that the Merchant Marine played an important role in defeating Hitler and the Germans in the Second World War.
Engineer Duties
Mr. Berard outlines his duties as part of the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Building and Repairing Bridges
Mr. Berard outlines his duties as part of the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Entering Rome
Mr. Berard remembers being among some of the first troops to enter Rome.
Rimini Airport
Mr. Berard relates that the effort to take Rimini Airport was not easy.
Last Days of War. Remembering Comrades.
Mr. Berard remembers the last days of the war, in Holland and also reflects on how difficult it was for the men who had served together for so long to go their separate ways at the end of the war.
Vimy Ridge
Mr. Chapman recalls his involvement in the famous Battle of Vimy Ridge.
End of First World War
Mr. Chapman recalls the end of the First World War and his eventual return to Canada.
Training in Pusan
Mr. Chrysler describes his arrival in Pusan, the initial mountain training and the horror of seeing hundred of starving children in the streets.
Peace is declared
Nora Cook talks about the end of the war, and how tired everyone was. They got a leave, and she had the chance to go to Ireland, but decided to come home instead. Ms. Cook was treated like a hero when she came home, but felt that she had only done what everyone else had done. She was just glad to be home.
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