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Repairing Communication lines

Mr. Tupper talks about what it was like to fix communication lines in the night and in the daytime.

Pilgrimages With Youth

Mr White recalls participating in pilgrimages to Italy with youth from across Canada, and how seeing some of the same areas he fought in made his state of mind revert to that time.

Not a Merry Christmas

Mr White recalls one particularly sad Christmas. One he'll never forget.

Civilians Caught in the Middle of War

Mr White recalls his unit finding a group of civilians holed up in Ortona, having been too scared to even step outside for two weeks. He then explains how important it is for youth to understand that war doesn’t only involve and affect soldiers.

Dwindling Chances of Survival

Mr White explains how as the war progressed, he felt his number would soon come up and he would suffer the fate of so many others he witnessed perish around him.

Near Misses

Mr White recalls two instances where he narrowly escaped certain death.

Best Not Left Alone

Mr White explains his reasoning for why it was best to be in action with other men, defensively and offensively.

A Bee Couldn’t Have Survived

Mr White recalls a scene of devastation that left him bewildered, and explains how as fear increased, time seemed to slow.

Camaraderie

Mr. Campbell explains how important camaraderie is in the army.

A Good Shot

Mr. Campbell explains the importance of a soldier’s rifle and how you know when you’ve made a good shot.

Message to Youth

Mrs. Gilkes passes on a message to youth about the importance of the Second World War , explaining how the entire world was in danger and winning was vital to protecting freedom.

V-Bombs

Mrs. Gilkes describes V-bombs, and recalls seeing them during attacks on London.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19