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Living Quarters and Equipment
Mr. Carney describes the living quarters and how the soldiers scrounged for equipment to make it more comfortable.
The Role of a Signalman
Mr. Carney provides detail of his responsibilities as a signalman and how he maintained the communication lines.
Repairing and Laying Lines
Mr. Carney shares some circumstances he faced when repairing lines.
Living in Close Quarters
Mr. Carney relates his experiences of comradery when living close to his fellow soldiers.
Mice, Rats and Snakes
Mr. Carney describes the conditions living amongst mice, rats, snakes and the annoyance of mosquitos.
After One Year, You’re Different
Mr. Carney expresses his feelings when soldiers return home from a place like Korea and how they’ve become a different person.
In Cyprus as an Electrician
Mr. Carney speaks about the conditions in Cyprus and how it was a positive experience for him.
Losing Friends From War
Mr. Carney reflects back to the loss of close friends and family and the meaning of Remembrance Day.
Wearing the Canadian Badge with Pride
Ms. Lavallee speaks about the recognition received by a gentleman in England when wearing the maple leaf badge on her uniform
Her Opportunity to go Overseas
Ms. Lavallee shares her story about being asked by the adjutant during a church service about going overseas and how she promptly replied, ”Yes!”
Blackouts and Bombing Raids
Ms. Lavallee tells us about experiencing the blackouts and bombing raids while living in London and a close call she encountered at her living quarters.
Visiting East Grinstead Hospital
Ms. Lavallee shares her personal story about her experience of visiting the burn victims of East Grinstead Hospital and finding the strength to socialize with them.
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