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Spit ‘n Polish
Mr. McAndrew describes an amusing parade square incident involving a somewhat unkempt comrade.
Why Me
Mr. McAndrew describes surviving a storm tossed flight which saw his aircraft diverted from Goose Bay to Greenwood.
Had to Find Something Else
Mr. McAndrew describes wearying of peacetime service.
Destined for England
Mrs. McCauley expresses her excitement while travelling overseas on the Mauretania and her accommodations upon arrival in Liverpool, England.
Code and Cypher Clerk Duties
Mrs. McCauley explains her daily routine as a code and cypher clerk expressing her sadness when having to work with the casualty listings.
Training in England
Mr. Dingwell describes training as a truck driver with the 166th Battalion after his arrival in England.
Civilians Suffered
Mr. Dingwell describes the plight of civilians who become the victims of armed conflict, and in particular talks about infant children who are commemorated on a “wall of pictures” which he sees on a later pilgrimage.
Getting to Naples
Mr. Dingwell describes his voyage from England to Naples, Italy aboard HMS Duchess of Bedford.
Loading Jerry Cans
Mr. Cromwell recounts the process of transporting jerry cans to the troops.
Dutch Living Conditions
Mr. Cromwell speaks about the poor conditions of the Dutch after everything had been taken by the Germans.
The Day the War Ended
Mr. Cromwell explains the setup of his platoon and how they celebrated after hearing about the end of the war.
Joining with Occupation Troops
After making the decision to remain in the army, Mr. Cromwell moves back into action and begins the transport of displaced persons.
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