Canadian Armed Forces

Mr. Desmeules describes his daily routine aboard the HMCS Skeena providing administrative support to the captain.

Mr. Desmeules speaks about his opportunities in joining the navy and his
enjoyment aboard ship.

Mr. Simon describes working in a top security communications centre during his post-war military career.

Mr. Simon describes being approached to relinquish his aboriginal status, but being persuaded otherwise by his commanding officer’s respect for his heritage.

Mr. Simon describes the experience of learning to jump from an aircraft, and the tension he felt preceding and during a jump.

Mr. Perry shares his belief and contributions made towards Remembrance Day each year.

Mr. Perry describes the sight of a woman whose feet have been cut off for dishonouring her people.

Mr. Perry shares his experience of assisting a young girl who had nothing.

Mr. Perry describes the type of ration packs they had to share with the starving children.

Mr. Perry shares his experiences of eating food provided by the military that had been packed in 1942.