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Life on the Ship
Mr. Baker speaks about his experiences aboard ship travelling to Europe, and the type of food they were provided.
Training as a Hospital Assistant
Mrs. Pidgeon describes her role as a hospital assistant where on-the-job training was provided for doing such tasks as bathing patients, taking temperatures and maintaining the comfort level of the wounded soldiers.
The Magnetic Minesweeper
Mr. Nordlund describes the operation at sea with the magnetic minesweeper and how mines were detected and detonated.
Officer’s Training
Mr. Seale explains the training process received as an officer with focus on courses relating to the structure of the military.
Bickley Got the Shrapnel in the Eyes
Mr. Babin describes being ‘volunteered’ to drive an ambulance, and a narrow escape from a mountain pass ambush by the Japanese.
They Started to Holler “misu...misu” Part 1
Mr. Babin describes being taken prisoner, and horrific treatment by Japanese captors
They Started to Holler “misu...misu” Part 2
Mr. Babin describes being taken prisoner, and horrific treatment by Japanese captors
You Scrubbed Until They Bled
Mr. Babin describes disease, living conditions and rations at North Point and Sham Shui Po camps and working in a diphtheria ward.
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.
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