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A Quick Decision

Finally on shore and beyond the beach, Mr. Lenko is faced with making a difficult decision that can mean life or death to a Sicilian resident - or to him.

To The Beach In Sicily

Seas are very rough as ships reach the area of Sicily. Just getting from the vessel to the troop carrier and then on to the shore has dangerous moments.

The Italian Campaign Begins At Sicily

Mr. Lenko and "D" Company, now in Scotland, leave Glasgow harbour on their way to take part in the Sicily landing. He recalls stormy seas and one encounter with a German submarine along the way.

Destroying the Village

The ship returns from Russia to pick up the soldiers who had been put off on Spitsbergen. The village they had occupied and its coal mines become the casualties of war.

Second Attempt to Enlist Succeeds

Mr. Lenko eventually finds himself in England as a member of D Company of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment. He and his company remain in England through the end of the Battle of Britain. In September 1941, Mr. Lenko's company is put aboard the Empress of Canada to be taken to Spitsbergen, off the far north coast of Norway. They had a very specific task to perform there.

Good Canadian Soldiers

Mr. Laird explains his opinion on why the Canadians made such good soldiers.

Padre on Front Lines

Mr. Laird recalls when a padre on the front lines of Italy brought peace to he and a group of men pinned down by fire.

Trained to Kill

Mr. Laird recalls when the magnitude of what he was embarking on dawned on him.

Germans Screamed The Same As Us

Mr. Laird describes witnessing flamethrowers used for the first time.

Three Times Wounded

Mr. Laird describes the three instances during which he was wounded, specifically the last instance in which he was saved by a man he can’t find to thank.

A Deal With God

Mr. Laird describes being pinned at Campobasso, Italy, and years later, hearing of his minister’s experience during the same action.

If You Beat Him, He Will Want You

Mr. Laird recalls Gen. Montgomery’s reasoning for wanting the 1st Division of Canadians with him in Italy.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19