Language selection


Search veterans.gc.ca

Search

Search

(advanced search)
Advanced Search Options

Search Results

2919 results returned within branch Army
There wasn’t a service person living on their street

There wasn’t a service person living on their street

Mr. Clark describes being in Halifax when the war ended, and gives some details of and insight into the subsequent Halifax riot.

It was a good bunch of boys.

It was a good bunch of boys.

Mr. Clark discusses some good and bad aspects of life at sea.

They didn’t have penicillin at that time.

They didn’t have penicillin at that time.

Mr. Clark compares wounds he saw to more severe ones earlier in the war. He describes nature’s antibiotic - maggots.

There’s an awful difference in your captains.

There’s an awful difference in your captains.

Mr. Clark compares the rough seas navigation style of the two captains who commanded the ‘Lady Nelson’.

It made you realize how helpless someone could be.

It made you realize how helpless someone could be.

Mr. Clark talks about looking after wartime amputees.

He brought me down an old CNR bun.

He brought me down an old CNR bun.

Mr. Clark gives his impressions of his early life and labours aboard the ‘Lady Nelson’.

You Had to Prove You’re one of Them.

You Had to Prove You’re one of Them.

Mr. Clark describes integrating into an established crew on the ‘Lady Nelson’, and describes the informality among the officers and crew.

It’ll All Work Out In The End.

It’ll All Work Out In The End.

Mr. Clark describes his eventual selection for medical service aboard the hospital ship ‘Lady Nelson’.

Whenever I perspired, it was yellow.

Whenever I perspired, it was yellow.

Mr. Ford describes being gassed, its long-term effects, and his eventual recovery.

Did You See the Flash? It’s Too Late!

Did You See the Flash? It’s Too Late!

Mr. Ford reflects on some of the events and situations which most affected him during his time at the Front, ending with a reflection on death.

Maybe Too Little Too Late

Maybe Too Little Too Late

Mr. Bilinskis provides his opinion on coping after service in the military and results of living on the edge.

Going Through Trauma Together

Going Through Trauma Together

Mr. Bilinskis provides a sense of tightness that develops amongst the soldiers while adapting to their surroundings.

Date modified: