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Life Aboard the Louis Pasteur

Mr. Melanson talks about his crossing aboard the Louis Pasteur as she sailed to England.

Patrolling the Battle of the Bulge

Mr. Melanson describes his backup role in the Battle of the Bulge.

Becoming A Paratrooper

Despite being turned down by the Navy due to a weak left eye, Mr. Melanson persevered. He tells us about the path that led him to becoming a paratrooper.

You Couldn’t Help But Remember

Mr. Carr discusses returning to Holland on the 40th and 50th anniversaries of VE Day

Everything Was Made Right

Mr. Carr describes how a chance visit from Canada's Minister of Defence improved conditions for Canadian soldiers in Italy.

Canned Bacon!

Mr. Carr describes poor food, the illness that often resulted and an odd way of ensuring you were cured

Holland Celebrates

Mr. Carr describes action in Holland as the war was ending.

An Audience With the Pope

Mr. Carr describes his trip to the Vatican including an audience with the Pope

The Canadians Were Given the Job

Mr. Carr describes the assault on and taking of Monte Cassino, and cleaning out Ortona

Conditions in Italy

Mr. Carr describes Italy's terrain, living conditions and socialization

A Change of Regiments

Mr. Carr describes basic training and switching regiments.

Changed Man

Mr. St. Denis describes how his peacekeeping experience in Rwanda changed him, greatly affecting his family life when he returned to Canada.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19