Royal Canadian Army Service Corps

Mr. Cromwell recounts the process of transporting jerry cans to the troops.

Mr. Cromwell speaks of the first big push into Caen witnessing the sight of planes and bombs being dropped very close to their trenches.

Mr. Cromwell shares his impression of the German POW`s and what was encountered when transporting them by truck.

Mr. Cromwell provides detail of the process of loading ammunition and bringing it close to the front line.

In preparation for the move towards Sicily, Mr. Cromwell speaks about waterproofing their vehicles.

Mr. Cromwell speaks about the interaction with the american army and how, for the most part, everyone got along.

Mr. Cromwell tells a humourous story of how the Corporal kept him on duty and away from the dance hall!

Mr. Cromwell speaks about the training procedures used with weapons and poisonous gases.

Mr. Cromwell speaks about fear and how he and the soldier’s dealt with it.

Mr. Cromwell tells about his journey across the Atlantic and how not becoming sea sick earned him an abundance of food.