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A Soldier Turns Veterinarian.
During a recce for wounded soldiers, Mr. McLeod instead finds a large draught horse with a fist-sized piece of shrapnel in it's shoulder. He removes the large piece of metal and dresses the wound with his own field dressing.
Rest Area Shelled
Mr. McLeod describes being on rest leave behind the lines, and the camp being struck by German artillery. Several deaths occur because of the shelling.
German Tears Over a Cheap Watch
Mr. McLeod describes taking a number of German prisoners during an advance. He takes a cheap watch from a prisoner, who cries over the loss. Mr. McLeod reminds the captive that the outcome for him could have been far worse.
Armistice and Six Days Grace
Mr. McLeod describes the six day withdrawal grace period granted to the German army after the Armistice. As the Allies advance to occupy Germany, they almost catch the Germans.
German Citizens were Welcoming and Cooperative.
Mr. McLeod discusses the Army of Occupation being billeted in German homes during the winter. He describes sharing food with civilians and, in his case, feeling welcomed like family by his German hosts.
Canada at War
Mr. Poolton remembers he and his friends hearing that Canada was at war.
Issue of Winter Uniform
After receiving training with 21 Platoon Reserve Company, Mr. Poolton is issued winter clothing and soon realizes he must be heading overseas.
From Ship to Train
Destined for England, Mr. Poolton describes the exceptional treatment given to his regiment on their journey to Aldershot.
First Impressions of London
Mr. Poolton shares his memories of arrival in London and the sights and sounds of bombs and flares going off!
Operation Rudder Canceled
Mr. Poolton recalls the readiness of his regiment to embark in action against the enemy, only for it to be canceled.
Germans on the Beach
Not wanting to surrender, Mr. Poolton and company return to the beach where the Germans have taken over.
Getting Stretchers for the Wounded
With such ghastly sights of severely wounded soldiers, Mr. Poolton and company begin to assist while the German soldiers continue to shoot.
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