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Gas exposure and injury to the eye
Mr. Peterson describes in general the German use of explosive shells to deliver gas attacks, and more specifically being blinded in his right eye by exposure to gas.
War is thankless
Mr. Peterson discusses the increasing independence of the Canadian Corps at Vimy, followed by his reflections on the likelihood of survival on the Front.
Enjoying every minute of his service
Mr. Peterson describes the light-hearted attitude of Canadian soldiers new to France, and how they got a sense of reality after being moved to the front.
Our first march was thirty-two miles.
Mr. Perdue describes his basic training, and being withheld from active duty because of his skill as a bootmaker.
All he had was two holes for a nose.
Mr. Perdue describes some of the devastating injuries he witnessed while overseas.
One of our convoy lost a propellor.
Mr. Perdue describes being convoyed to England and outwaiting a German submarine ambush at Liverpool.
Bringing their souls back home
Mr. Moulton describes a spiritual journey to Europe to reclaim the souls of his friends.
You know everybody
Mr. Moulton describes returning home and his lasting love of his home in Tobique.
The doctor had to wake him up
Mr. Moulton describes the heavy demands on the Ordinance Corps in preparation for D-Day.
Bombs were falling over the place
Mr. Moulton describes the kindness of the English people and the impact of bombing.
I just wanted to go in the Army
Mr. Moulton describes his reasons for enlisting, and being treated as an equal in the service.
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.
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