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Logistics of Bridge Building
Mr. McCabe describes bridge building techniques, and the different weight tolerances required depending on the type of traffic expected to cross.
Caring for Displaced Persons.
Mr. McCabe describes the cramped conditions in a displaced persons camp which was under his Company’s care, and the 30th’s role in providing for the refugees.
Early Enlistment
Mr. Gray discusses his eventual enlistment in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Navy’s impact in wartime Halifax.
The Monkey Code
Mr. Gray discusses his initiation to life at sea, aboard HMCS St. Croix.
Nazi Submarines were Ruling Supreme
Mr. Gray talks about convoy duty and the HMCS St. Croix’s demise.
First Christmas Away From Home
Mr. Gray talks about the ship’s crew and his first Christmas dinner at sea.
They Were Ruthless and They Were Cruel
Mr. Gray talks about reassignment to HMCS Vegreville, sweeping mines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and his respect for the abilities of German U-Boat captains.
What are all the Minesweepers Doing Here?
Mr. Gray describes sailing to England and being briefed for the D-Day invasion.
Set to Sail!
Mr. Gray describes sweeping mines in the English Channel in preparation for the D-Day landing.
Slaughter at Omaha Beach
Mr. Gray gives a chilling description of the Allied assault at Omaha Beach on D-Day
Transporting the Wounded
Mr. Gray describes transporting the wounded back to England after D-Day.
Reflections on Remembrance Day
Mr. Gray reflects on his contribution on D-Day and remembers past and present service personnel.
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