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His Last Battle

Mr. Letendre recalls his last battle, near a small town in Germany.

Injured by a Potato Masher

Injuries to his face and hands, the result of a thrown "potato masher," put Mr. Letendre in an England hospital for about ten days. Then, following a two-week leave, he found himself on the way back to the action in France.

Dieppe Liberated

In late Summer of 1944, the Canadian Army was back in the city of Dieppe. Mr. Letendre recalls the taking of the French city by the Canadian troops and remembers some of his other activities along the coastal region of France.

Heavy Losses at Caen

Mr. Letendre was assigned as reinforcement to "B" Company of the Calgary Highlanders in the midst of the battle for the city of Caen. He recalls the casualties on the first night of battle and reflects on being one of only six men in his company who survived the fighting that night.

From Canada to England to France

In the Spring of 1944, the Empress of Scotland sailed from Halifax with 15,000 members of the Canadian Army on board, including Mr. Letendre. He recalls having no strong feelings on leaving Canada for England. Once there, he quickly finds himself heading for France.

From the Coal Mine to the War Front

Mr. Letendre recalls leaving work in an Alberta coal mine and enlisting in the Canadian Army.

The Canadian Army

Mr. Jamieson reflects on the Canadian Army.

The German Surrender

Mr. Jamieson describes his memories of the German surrender. He explains General Montgomery's famous non-fraternization order and some of the responsibilities of Canadian troops as an occupying force after the surrender.

Liberating the French

Mr. Jamieson describes his most vivid memory - liberating French towns and villages.

The Falaise Gap

Mr. Jamieson describes the involvement of his regiment in the push to close the Falaise Gap and surround the German Army.

The Germans in Normandy and Executions of Canadians

Mr. Jamieson describes the Germans in Normandy and discusses the impact that rumours of Canadian POW's being executed by German soldiers had on the Canadian Infantry.

The Flamethrower

Mr. Jamieson describes being trained on the flamethrower and how it is more a weapon of terror.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19