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Off to Iceland
Mr. Champoux describes how he went to Iceland on July 17, 1940. The Allies wanted a machine gun regiment to set up their guns on the Island in the event of an invasion.
Adventure, Training and the Cameron Highlanders
Mr. Champoux recalls his sense of adventure upon enlisting and enjoying training on the Vickers machine gun with the Cameron Highlanders.
A Mother’s Intervention
Mr. Champoux speaks of his parent’s reaction to his joining up and his mother’s intervention in ensuring he did not transfer to the Navy.
Enlisting
Mr. Champoux recalls attempting to join the Navy and then the Air Force but they were not yet recruiting. He then joined the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa - Army.
Effects of the Depression
Mr. Champoux describes the effects of the Depression on his family when he was growing up.
Torpedoed in the St. Lawrence (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Stanger talks about being torpedoed while sailing up the St. Lawrence river.
Torpedoed in the St. Lawrence (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Stanger talks about being torpedoed while sailing up the St. Lawrence river.
What Makes a ‘Happy Ship’
Mr. Stanger talks about the advantages of a corvette, the disadvantages of sleeping in berths, the components of a “happy ship”, and shipping routes in the North Atlantic.
Stop or Keep Going? (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Robitaille talks about the attack at Santa Maria, and getting wounded.
Darkness Comes Early (Part 3 of 3)
Mr. Robitaille tells the story of his reconnaissance mission at Santa Maria.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 2 of 2)
Mr. Heward describes his experience of trying to enlist in the air force and the navy. Eventually, he joined the army with the 17th Duke of York Royal Canadian Hussars.
Enlisting with the Royal Hussars (Part 1 of 2)
Mr. Heward remembers some of his early life in Québec, and his childhood dream of being involved in the aircraft industry. The outbreak of war led to a change in those plans.
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