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Deadly Shelling and Mines
Mr. Goodfellow describes the death by shelling of several sick comrades quarantined in the same tent, and witnesses an unfortunate incident where a civilian and his dog are seriously injured by a land mine.
Nothing but Stumps
Mr. Boyd describes being aboard SS Grampian in Bedford Basin, and witnessing the devastation caused by the Halifax explosion.
The Hills of Italy
During the cold winters in Italy they kept warm at night.
Alone With His Truck
Arriving off the barge with his truck in Sicily, Mr. Hislop tells a story of his first encounter.
Heading Overseas
Mr. Hislop talks about a close call on a convoy heading overseas from Halifax.
Training in Canada
Mr. Hislop talks about training before going overseas.
A Soldier took my Job
Ms. Rapp discusses losing her job to a soldier returning from overseas, but being given the same opportunities to obtain housing, education, and civilian employment as those who'd served overseas.
Wanting to be in Signals
Ms. Rapp describes joining Signals in Ottawa as a steno. She is eventually promoted to Sergeant as an enticement to keep her.
Rough Kitchener Barracks
Ms. Rapp describes how cold it was in Kitchener Barracks and often snow was in the H-hut where they slept.
Deciding to Join
Ms. Rapp discusses the need for women to work in war industries, her work at General Electric building the Bofors anti-aircraft gun, and her enlistment as soon as women were permitted in the armed forces.
The Bosnian Girl and Her New Dress!
Mr. Bojalil shares a story as how he unknowingly fulfilled a young girl’s happiness by providing for a new dress
German Hospitality
Mr. Cromwell experiences the kindness of a German family giving him rest and accommodation for the night.
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