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Positive Impact of Military Service
Mr Niles describes the positive impact of military service on his life, and offers his perspective on military service in today’s conflicts.
Remembering November 11th
Mr. Niles describes how he honors his three closest friends who died in Korea.
Joining up Just Seemed Like the Thing to Do!
Mr. McKerracher speaks about his decision to join the army. He provides detail of his basic training and travel overseas as part of the anti-aircraft regiment.
The 40 mm Bofors
Mr. McKerracher describes the type of guns used and the responsibility of the gun crew when manning a post.
So Many Nervous Guys
Mr. Ducharme describes being reassigned to teach officers how to drive tanks.
Terrific Soldiers
Mr. Ducharme reflects on the reasons for his service during the Second World War.
Seasick Soldiers
Mr. Kocher describes his unpleasant voyage aboard the Dutchess of Bedford from England to Africa and the amount of seasickness experienced by the soldiers.
Out In The Desert
Mr. Kocher speaks about his first impressions when landing in Algiers, the unbearable heat and the lack of training.
Part Of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Mr. Kocher explains how he became part of the Royal Canadian Regiment and witnessing the high casualty rate among Canadian troops during the battle of Ortona.
Red Hot Shrapnel
Mr. Kocher shares the story of how he got wounded and how long it took to receive medical assistance. He talks about his surgery and being given the sharp piece of shrapnel they removed from his neck.
Six Young Recruits
Mr. Kocher shares the story of how he was commanded to watch over six young recruits who had been sent down from active service for various reasons.
Silk Stockings Stuck To His Feet
Mr. Kocher recalls the conditions of his six boys and how one solider had ignored his hygiene to the point where his silk stockings became embedded in his feet.
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