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Spared by a German soldier
Mr. Zayachkowski describes being knocked out instead of shot by a German soldier, as he was searching for wounded Canadians in an abandoned house.
Nearly Drowned While Sleeping
Mr. Zayachkowski discusses the difficulty of survival in the muddy conditions around Ortona.
Saved by the Italian Underground
Mr. Zayachkowski describes being trapped behind enemy lines, and being hidden and protected by Italian sympathizers for six months.
Barrels of German Whisky
Mr. Zayachkowski describes breaking open a cache of German whisky to celebrate the end of the war.
Remembrance Day Importance to Youth
Mr. Zayachkowski reflects on the recent increase of interest in Remembrance Day, and offers some thoughts on those veterans who are no longer alive.
UNEF Travel to Egypt
Mr Perry speaks about his journey to Egypt as part of the United Nations Emergency Force and their purpose for being there.
UNEF Living Conditions
Mr. Perry describes the conditions upon arrival in Egypt and where common necessities for life did not exist.
Civilian Appreciation
Mr. Perry speaks about their interactions with the civilians and how they felt appreciated.
Environmental Challenges
Mr. Perry describes the hardships and challenges faced in getting accommodations for the military in an environment unknown to Canadians
Military Ration Packs
Mr. Perry shares his experiences of eating food provided by the military that had been packed in 1942.
Food for Egyptian Children
Mr. Perry describes the type of ration packs they had to share with the starving children.
A Child`s Poverty
Mr. Perry shares his experience of assisting a young girl who had nothing.
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