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I wanted a place to play hockey

Mr. Chadderton discusses his reasons for enlisting.

One Year Was Enough

Mr. Reitsma explains how one year in Korea was enough, believing that any more time would drive a man completely nuts. He also details how his service changed him, explaining how he was so different upon his return home that his own mother was frightened of him.

An Officer Too Scared To Fight

Mr. Reitsma explains how some of the officers were more scared than enlisted men, recalling an instance when one became so scared he got sent home.

Close Call - Dud Mortar

Mr. Reitsma recalls a close call in which his gun was hit by a mortar.

Survival

Mr. Reitsma talks about coping with the stresses of war.

Charlie

Mr. Reitsma explains how the Chinese Army would charge with a huge number of soldiers using anything they could lay their hands on as a weapon, and yelling all the while.

Haven't You Ever Seen A Man Die Before?

Mr. Reitsma recalls coming upon a dying soldier who had been 'stitched' with bullets.

Bren Gun - Deadly, But Not As Much As A Grenade

Mr. Reitsma explains how excellent a weapon the Bren gun was, and recalls an instance when he almost killed some civilians with his.

Extreme Weather

Mr. Reitsma describes how wet and cold it got while he was stationed in Korea.

You Eat What's Hot

Mr. Reitsma recalls the diet in Korea, explaining conditions soldiers would have to cook in, and describing an instance when a lack of dishes for a cooked meal left him with slop.

Dangerous Teens

Mr. Reitsma recalls feeling pity toward the children that would follow the troops looking for handouts, but not letting his guard down.

Prepared? You Think You Are

Mr. Reitsma recalls the excellent training he received, and explains how nothing short of actually participating in war can prepare you for it.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19