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Everybody Made It But Me

Mr. Ducharme describes one of the pitfalls of training for amphibious landings.

Tea Break

Mr. Ducharme relates an amusing turn of events while trying to deliver tanks from Scotland to England.

Something To See

Mr. Ducharme describes boarding the Queen Mary and crossing the Atlantic Ocean to Scotland.

I wasn’t happy as a civilian.

Mr. Berry describes his reenlistment in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and how good Military life proved to be for him.

You’d never survive without the comradeship.

Mr. Berry describes the bonding and comradeship in his Company, and how in later years he was able to reestablish contact with a wartime pal.

How could you look at a little kid and say no.

Mr. Berry describes with great compassion how the Canadian Army did its best to feed starving children.

He must have got drunk and fell in the canal.

Mr. Berry describes the 86th’s advance into Brussels, the elation of the civilians, and how an off-hand remark erroneously implicated him in the death of a member of his Company.

Work Responsibility with the 86th Bridging Company

Mr. Berry gives a general description of the 86th Bridging Company’s responsibilities, and then describes three incidents related to the delivery of material to theatres of action at the Seine River, the Rhine River and at Arnhem, evacuating Canadian paratroopers.

That was horrible, that was my first experience with war.

Mr. Berry describes the devastation at Caen and the accidental bombing of Allied troops at Falaise Gap.

Pride for the Regiment

Mr. Baker speaks about the respect we should have for our country and the importance of taking the time to reflect on the service that was given by all regiments during wartime service.

The Gurkhas - Beautiful Soldiers

Guard duty was the honour of the Gurkha soldiers. Mr. Baker describes his respect for the Gurkha soldier and their respect for Canadians.

The Pride for D-Day Dodgers

Mr. Baker speaks about being referred to as D-Day Dodgers and explains the term. Although being miffed by the attitudes towards these soldiers - some believing they tried to avoid the Italian invasion - Mr. Baker speaks about the truth of their duty and the pride for their service.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19