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Artillery Fire Towards the Enemy
Mr. Mercer recounts some of the tactics and scenarios used when firing artillery towards the enemy.
Initial Setup for the Artillery
Mr. Mercer speaks about being part of the First Commonwealth Division and his regiment’s responsibilities for setting up camp.
Welcoming the Canadians with a song!
As the troop ship arrives in Pusan, an American brass band is dockside singing a song for the Canadians, a very humorous memory for Mr. Mercer.
I Believe I Made a Difference
Mr. Williams reflects back to his service as an army medic and realizes how lucky he is compared to the many young medics that did not survive.
Role as Medic a bit Different
Dealing with life and death situations, Mr. Williams tells of the bond amongst comrades and how it differs because of the type of connection he has within the unit.
Home After Bosnia Deployment
Mr. Williams speaks about his return home and how adjusting to civilian life had its challenges.
Constant Changes in Camp Setup
Mr. Williams speaks about the conditions in camp and how things were always changing.
The Limitation of Service
Guided by rules of engagement, Mr. Williams expresses the certain degree of helplessness the medics felt witnessing confrontations amongst the locals.
Rebellious Acts
Locals get control of the hospital and commit numerous acts of violence and destruction. Mr. Williams explains his inability to intervene.
Always on Alert
Mr. Williams tells of the drastic measures some of the locals would resort to because of extreme poverty.
Treating our Own
Unlike Bosnia, Mr. Williams speaks of how the medics main responsibility was to treat their own soldiers rather than contribute to the medical needs of the local population.
Ambulance Detail
Mr. Williams describes the type of ambulance driven providing very little protection in times when rebellious acts would be exercised by the locals.
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