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Choosing the Navy
Mr. Matheos describes how, despite given the opportunity to become a naval specialist, he opted to remain an Ordinary Seaman.
HMCS Sans Peur Refit and Role
Mr. Matheos describes the donation of the Royal Yacht, Sans Peur, to the Canadian navy. He discusses her refit and subsequent role as a patrol and training vessel out of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Stormy Seas
Mr. Matheos describes lifelines and the dire result of not using them in stormy seas – the loss of two sailors overboard. He also describes an innovative solution to a ruptured porthole.
Training New Crew
Mr. Matheos describes the training of new recruits and the satisfaction of seeing them succeed. He discusses the fact that he didn't develop any lasting friendships because of the transience of the crew.
Fine Captain and Officers
Mr. Matheos discusses having what he felt were a fine captain and group of officers, and attributes his success, and that of many others, to their ability to motivate their crews.
The Value of Military Service
Mr. Matheos discusses how his naval service shaped his sense of self-discipline.
Enlistment and Training Profile
Mr. Colcomb describes receiving gunnery instruction and boiler theory, but no practical instruction, before qualifying for engine room duty.
Nightmares
Mr. Toney describes the lingering emotional scars left by his military service and a unique way of coping with bad memories when they start to overwhelm him.
Significance of the POW Tag
Mr. Ford displays and explains in detail the purpose of wearing the POW tag and the ramifications if caught without it.
RCAF Recruitment of Women
Mrs. Walmsley speaks about her opportunity of being in the first recruitment of women for service in the Second World War by the RCAF.
Reports of the War Being Over
Mr. Ford shares his story about their final realization that the war was over and actions leading up to the surrender of the Japanese.
Desire to go Overseas
Mrs. Walmsley speaks about her important role as senior supply officer and her keen desire to go overseas.
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