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First Encounter With Death
Mr. Jones describes his first assignment in France which was accompanying the padre to the battlefield to retrieve the dead.
Attack at First Light
Mr. Jones describes losing his closest friend while defending a position at Almelo, Holland.
Physical Training Instructor
Mr. Jones discusses volunteering for Korea, and because of his background as a boxer, being selected and trained as a Physical Training instructor.
The Royal Canadian Regiment at Chai-Li
Mr. Jones discusses how the high level of training possessed by the Royal Canadian Regiment was apparent in all aspects of its battle with the Chinese at Chai-Li.
A Ghostly Fight
Mr. Gilday talks about the battle on the top of the mountain, the FSSF's first time in battle.
The Mind Is A Funny Thing
All the training in the world doesn't prepare you for the real thing, and how the mind will tuck away some of the bad experiences one encounters.
Black Devils, ‘There's More to Come
Mr. Gilday talks about some of their activities while holding the line at the Anzio beachhead.
That’s War
Mr. Gilday talks about casualties in the field and how one handles it.
Might Be Accused of Being a Quitter
Mr. Gilday talks about battle fatigue, and how he suffered from it.
Society of Our Own
Mr Gilday talks about the work he was doing, and then coming home. He goes on to talk about the connection he feels with others who served in the war.
We’re Still Looking After Each Other
Mr. Gilday talks about the lifelong bond he feels with his men and how they watch out for one anther.
Joining the Service
Mr. Pitt explains his reasoning for joining the service, and specifically, why he joined the Air Force even though he was from a naval stronghold (Halifax) and his father was in the army.
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