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War Is A Terrible Thing
Mr. McNiven discusses how the people of Europe suffered during the Second World War.
Like to Forget
Mr. McNiven describes what he'd most like to forget about the Second World War.
No Escorts Available
Mr. Haegert describes how there were no escorts for the ships unless they had troops onboard.
Hardest to Survive - Could Die Anytime
Mr. Cote explains how survival is the hardest element of war, and recounts the story of a comrade who died the day before he was to go home.
Post-War Benefits
Mr. Cote talks about how in the war all men were treated equal, but after the war, they were treated differently in respect to post-war benefits.
“Baptism Under Fire”
The first time Mr. Chase was fired upon, was during the graduation flight over France, while dropping off propaganda leaflets.
Turning Back
Mr. Chase recalls leading his men out of Burma because the weather was too severe.
Camaraderie/friendship
Mr. Chase tells of how close soldiers got with each other to form lifelong friendships.
Back to School
After returning to civilian life, Mr. Chase went back to school and then University where he met his wife of 59 years at a school dance.
Back in the Air Force
After finishing school with a degree in psychology, Mr. Chase was asked to rejoin the air force . He then joined the Search and Rescue.
Using Better Judgement
A story telling how important it is to remember the past and not make the same mistakes of causing war.
First Day Wasn't My Best
Mr Borchert recalls his first day in the military, explaining how he kept getting into trouble because he didn’t know proper procedures or protocol.
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