Losing Friends From War
Mr. Carney reflects back to the loss of close friends and family and the meaning of Remembrance Day.
Cy Carney
First name
Cy
Last name
Carney
Gender
M
City
Fredericton
Province
New Brunswick
Biography
Mr. Cy Carney was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He grew up in a coal mining town where his father worked in the coal mine. Coal mining not being a career Mr. Carney would settle for, he decided to join the Army. In 1950, Mr. Carney joined the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals as a signalman. Mr. Carney’s initial thought was to join for three years, but his military career spanned 29 years. After the Korean War, Mr. Carney served in other missions with the Canadian Forces to include two years in Yukon, three years in Europe under NATO as a machinist, and in 1969 he was posted to Cyprus under the Black Watch as an electrician for a six month tour. After retiring from the military, Mr. Carney was employed at the Owen Plant in Grand Lake for 17 years. Mr. Carney married and had five children.
People old ID
589
People Language
E
In Cyprus as an Electrician
Mr. Carney speaks about the conditions in Cyprus and how it was a positive experience for him.
After One Year, You’re Different
Mr. Carney expresses his feelings when soldiers return home from a place like Korea and how they’ve become a different person.
Mice, Rats and Snakes
Mr. Carney describes the conditions living amongst mice, rats, snakes and the annoyance of mosquitos.
Living in Close Quarters
Mr. Carney relates his experiences of comradery when living close to his fellow soldiers.
Repairing and Laying Lines
Mr. Carney shares some circumstances he faced when repairing lines.
The Role of a Signalman
Mr. Carney provides detail of his responsibilities as a signalman and how he maintained the communication lines.
Living Quarters and Equipment
Mr. Carney describes the living quarters and how the soldiers scrounged for equipment to make it more comfortable.
Bothered by the Children and Poverty
Mr. Carney expresses his sincere concern for the living conditions of the Korean people.
Trip Over to Korea
Mr. Carney describes his voyage overseas and his reaction when landing in Yokohama, Japan.