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Joining the Service
Mr. Finestone recalls why he decided to join the service. His Canadian-Jewish background compelled him to go to war.
Preparing for War
Mr. Finestone recalls his father’s advice to join the COTC as the war approached.
Training in Canada
Mr. Finestone was a Junior Officer. He describes the training he received and the training he provided in Canada to prepare himself and his men for war.
Comradery
Mr. Stanway speaks to the comradery that still exists between himself and the friends he joined up with, and other WWII Veterans.
Personal Sacrifice
Mr. Stanway notes that his one regret of serving in the war was giving up Junior hockey. However, he notes that in similar circumstances he would do it all again.
D-Day Dodgers: Forgotten in Italy
Mr. Stanway recalls that he and his Battery (and other troops in Italy) were discouraged by being labelled the D-Day Dodger and by the amount of news attention given to the Western Front.
Wounded: A Narrow Escape
Mr. Stanway recalls being wounded by shellfire just outside of Ortona, Italy.
Friendly Fire
Mr. Stanway recalls how his battery was mistakenly attacked by an American fighter, which they in turn shot down.
Anti-Aircraft Battery Driver / Mechanic
Mr. Stanway describes his position as a driver/mechanic for the 5th Battery Anti-Aircraft Unit.
Under Fire in Italy
Mr. Stanway recalls his battery coming under fire in Italy and how his friend incurred an injury during the attack.
Sailing into Action
Mr. Stanway recalls sailing into action from Scotland to Sicily in May of 1943; a journey which included a torpedo attack and rough seas.
News of the Dieppe Disaster
Mr. Stanway recalls hearing of the Dieppe disaster and speaks of the effect it had on the morale of his battery stationed in Britain.
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