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Becoming an Officer from the Ranks
Mr. Danson describes how he came back to Canada to get his commission. Despite his best efforts, he did not make it back to Europe in time for the D-Day invasion.
Camaraderie: War Isn't All Hell!!
Mr. Danson remembers the mobilization of his regiment and goes on to recall some of the positive experiences he shared with his friends during the war.
Answering the Call to Duty
Mr. Danson explains that, as a Jewish man, he knew there was trouble brewing in Germany. He and a friend joined the army during peacetime so they would be trained and ready for action if war came.
Gas Attacks
Mr. Routhier describes a gas attack and the after-effects he has suffered.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Routhier describes his feelings on Remembrance Day and feels it is important for Canadians to commemorate that day.
Second World War
Mr. Routhier describes his activities in Canada during the Second World War. He talks about the lumber camp he operated which provided spruce for the construction of aircraft.
Post-war Employment
Mr. Routhier describes his post-war employment. He found a job working in the woods and that's where he stayed.
Wound Stripes
Mr. Routhier describes the significance of a wound stripe.
Shellfire
Mr. Routhier describes shellfire - including Whizz Bangs.
Trenches
Mr. Routhier describes life in the trenches - the rats, lice and skunk holes.
Life in the Trenches
Mr. Routhier describes conditions they encountered in France referring to the clay ground they encountered while digging trenches.
Grandfather
Mr. Routhier recounts that his grandfather wrote the words to 'O Canada.'
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