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Hockey and Brighton's Economy

Hockey and Brighton's Economy

Mr. Clavel describes playing hockey in Brighton and how it was enjoyed by the locals. He describes returning to the local pub a few years later and hearing that the Canadians had been valued customers and were missed.

British Resolve

British Resolve

Mr. Clavel describes the areas of England where he experienced bombing and offers his admiration for the British who carried on despite being constantly under attack.

It Was Like Real War

It Was Like Real War

Mr. Clavel discusses the intense manoeuvers at Aldershot, followed by his unit's move to southeastern England. He contends that the Germans could easily have launched a successful invasion in that area.

Top Security Clearance

Top Security Clearance

Mr. Simon describes working in a top security communications centre during his post-war military career.

The North Koreans were Poorly Equipped

The North Koreans were Poorly Equipped

Mr. Simon discusses the impact of poor equipment on North Korea’s offensive ability, and what poor condition POWs were in.

Thoughts on Survival

Thoughts on Survival

Mr. Simon contrasts the difference between his original perception of what war would be like, to the reality of trying to survive in the trenches.

I Killed a Prisoner

I Killed a Prisoner

Mr. Simon describes an incident, while he was on guard duty behind the lines, wherein he killed a North Korean prisoner who was trying to slit another guard’s throat.

Confronted by Zoot Suits

Confronted by Zoot Suits

Mr. Simon describes returning to Montreal by train after the Korean war, and being confronted by the Zoot Suits, who were anti-war protesters.

A Noise Nearby

A Noise Nearby

Mr. Simon describes having to perform a wire repair at Hill 355, and an unusual situation that unfolded there.

Pray to Survive

Pray to Survive

Mr. Simon attributes his survival to his spirituality and daily prayer.

A Deadly Fighting Patrol

A Deadly Fighting Patrol

Mr. Simon describes his unit being ambushed and being chastised for abandoning a stretcher during shelling.

Retrained as a Radio Operator

Retrained as a Radio Operator

Mr. Simon describes returning to Japan for radio training, and what his duties were once he returned to Korea.

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