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Headquarters Company Wasn’t a Fighting Unit
Mr. MacLean describes what the role of Headquarters Company was to be, and with no need for that role to be filled, what he did instead. He then describes how, because of where he was posted on the island, he did not actually see war action until well after Japan invaded.
Joining the Army
Mr. Kelly talks about how he joined up with the army.
Getting into the Airborne
Mr. Kelly describes how he was able to get into the airborne division after being refused for health reasons.
A Hunger Strike
Mr. Kelly talks about the hunger strike that took place in his company due to overly harsh officers.
Too Exhausted to Fight Anymore
Mr. MacLean describes the events of December 24th and 25th, 1941. Japan’s last big offensive, being cornered on a cliff, surrendering, and seeing comrades while marching to a POW camp.
Diphtheria
Mr. MacLean explains how a diphtheria vaccination saved his life, and how a friend of his wasn’t so lucky.
No Work Tomorrow - Going Home
Mr. MacLean describes being liberated from Niigata.
Vimy Ridge
Mr. O’Loan speaks about his experience visiting Vimy Ridge for the first time.
Concentration Camps
Mr. O’Loan speaks about visiting Dachau Concentration Camp.
Helicopter procedure
Mr. O’Loan speaks about a scary procedure used by helicopters to safely land when their engines have cut out.
Teamwork
Mr. O’Loan speaks about teamwork and why it is so crucial.
Basic Training
Ms. Spence talks about being home sick while doing basic training and how it helped her in everyday life.
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