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Scrounging for Equipment
Mr. Patrick recalls scrounging from the Americans and the day they obtained a bull dozer for their unit!!
Conditions for the Soldiers
Mr. Patrick describes his food and ammunition supply upon arrival in Pusan.
War Was Declared
Mr. Pridham explains about what it was like when the war was declared and how it effected him.
Overseas on the SS Covina
Mrs. Stadnyk speaks about her opportunity to go overseas and the voyage across on the SS Covina.
Being a Cook
Mrs. Stadnyk tells us about becoming a cook and what was involved in a typical day cooking in the mess.
Learning to Ride a Bike
From the advice of a doctor, Mrs. Stadnyk is persuaded to learn to ride a bike and shares a story about the first time she rode.
Value for Service
Mrs. Stadnyk expresses her value and pride for the type of work she provided during her service time.
No Amount of Training Prepares You
Mr. Ott explains the level of training received with RCR, yet realizing that no amount of training can prepare a soldier for arrival in Sarajevo
Locals Fleeing for Their Lives
Mr. Ott tells of the elite soldiers picked to provide humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Sarajevo and how life for the locals was destroyed as they fled from the villages.
Limitations with Rules of Engagement
Mr. Ott speaks about the frustrations in dealing with certain rules of engagements while trying to protect the local people.
Opening Up the Sarajevo Airport
Mr. Ott contributes the opening of the airport as one of his unit’s greatest accomplishments as a Canadian soldier.
Comradery When Out of the Military
Mr. Ott expresses his feelings about the level of comradery that is built in the military and how that strong bond remains even after service time.
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