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Liberation While Lost

Mr. Toney describes becoming a Dispatch Rider after recovering from his second wounding and singlehandedly liberating a small town while he was lost.

Sniper Shots

Mr. Toney describes how losing his best friend to a sniper while they were on patrol together aroused in him a killer instinct towards the Germans.

Not Afraid, But Cautious

Mr. Toney describes not being fearful but constantly on edge and his reactions towards seeing dead Canadian soldiers.

Shooting The Enemy

Mr. Toney describes his inexplicable sense of immortality and how he rationalized killing the enemy.

Demolition Training

Mr. Toney describes joining the Engineering Corps and excelling at demolition.

Irish, French Or English

Mr. Toney discusses his recruitment and the army’s failure to accept his Aboriginal heritage, forcing him to enlist as an Irish Catholic.

We Relied On One Another

Ms. Streppa discusses the various emotional support networks that helped hospital and combat staff handle stress.

Managing Personnel in Cyprus

Mr. Henry describes being deployed to Cyprus and successfully managing his squadron in a somewhat uneventful theatre.

Caring for Displaced Persons.

Mr. McCabe describes the cramped conditions in a displaced persons camp which was under his Company’s care, and the 30th’s role in providing for the refugees.

Logistics of Bridge Building

Mr. McCabe describes bridge building techniques, and the different weight tolerances required depending on the type of traffic expected to cross.

The Ground Shook

Mr. McCabe describes the bombardment at Falaise Gap.

Buzz Bombs

Mr. Jones describes buzz bombs attacking London.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19