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My Hands Turned Black
Mr. Ferguson describes stealing a pair of boots, and after returning them being tightly lashed to a wagon wheel as punishment.
I Was Lucky All The Time
Mr. Ferguson discusses how lucky he felt he'd been and gives two good examples. The first is when a German shell lands at his feet and fails to explode. The second is having his great coat riddled by a strafing German airplane yet leaving him unharmed.
Training in Kingston, Ontario
Mr. Adamson tells a funny story about the shooting range.
Friendly Fire
Mr. Adamson talks about the last day he spent in Germany.
Arriving in Egypt
Mr. Gourlay speaks about his first impressions of Egypt and UN presence.
Egyptian Customs
Mr. Gourlay describes the customs of the Egyptian people and the implications thrust upon one another if they are disrespected.
Sandstorms and Flying Ants
Mr. Gourlay describes the type of living conditions experienced within their headquarters.
Hard Labour for Young Girls
Mr. Gourlay speaks about the role of the young women and the hard labour they endured.
Importance of Sterilization
Mr. Gourlay speaks about the many diseases affecting the soldiers and the importance of water sterilization.
Travelling to St. John's to Enlist
Mr. Brinson describes his train voyage to St. John's, being assisted by a soldier once there, and getting a complete uniform when he enlisted the following day.
First Time On Watch
Mr. Brinson describes being placed on watch, and looking like an experienced soldier in his new uniform. He fails to salute an officer, who soon realizes he's a novice. The officer then offers Mr. Brinson some advice about maintaining his uniform.
Spanish Influenza
Mr. Brinson describes getting Spanish influenza and fearing for the lives of his family after sending them a letter he wrote while he was contagious with the Spanish flu. The consequences of this illness were evidenced by the deaths of eight infected soldiers in eight days.
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