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Effects of the Depression
Mr. Champoux describes the effects of the Depression on his family when he was growing up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Invasion Scare in Iceland
Mr. Champoux recalls how a case of mistaken identity was taken for the beginnings of a German invasion..
Leaky Vessels; Dangerous Journeys
Mr. Champoux recalls sailing from Iceland to Scotland in leaky cattle boats and wondering if they’d make their destination.
Baptism of Fire in Italy
Mr. Finestone describes his baptism by fire and the very difficult fighting in Italy. He tells of how the Germans were well prepared and did not make any mistakes.
The End of My War
Mr. Finestone recalls his last drive towards Rome. They were under heavy shellfire, crossing streams and rivers when he became wounded by an 88 shell. He was bleeding profusely, but an ambulance was close by and took him to a hospital where he spent 2 ½ months. Due to his serious injuries, he was sent back to Canada on the Lady Nelson.
Return Home to Canada
Mr. Finestone describes his injuries, his return home and the reaction of his parents upon his return to Canada.
Readjusting to Civilian Life
Mr. Finestone describes how he had a hard time readjusting to civilian life after he returned home to Canada. He also describes the contrast between what was going on in Canada and what his regiment was doing overseas.
Would You Do it Again?
Mr. Finestone describes why he would do it all over again.
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