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My Husband to be
While a lot of people were rushing to marry before and after the war, Mrs Grégoire waited.
VJ Day in Ottawa
Because she worked in a top secret intelligence office, Mrs Grégoire did not get to celebrate much on VJ Day but she describes the ambiance in Ottawa on that day.
The Advantageous and Ill Effects of Working for Intelligence Service
Knowing where her soldier husband to be was throughout the war was a good thing but keeping secrecy was something else...
Stationed in Scoudouc
One woman among five hundred men! Mrs. Grégoire recounts how life was for her and how the "boys" treated her during her very first military posting.
After Basic Training... Parades and Movie Stars
Mrs Grégoire tells us about all the up sides of clerical training in Toronto.
Strong Women in Difficult Times
After her father died Mrs Grégoire and her mother had to take over all the family businesses to carry them through the depression.
Learning about the War and Doing Something about It
Being from a family well informed about world events, it was important for Mrs Grégoire to enlist when she heard about the war. She tells of her beginnings in the forces.
Speaking to Young People
Mr. Cole describes what he tells young people about duty and patriotism.
VE Day
Mr. Cole describes the events for VE Day including going to London to celebrate.
Final Operation
Mr. Cole shows an example of camaraderie for his final operation before being screened. He took an unnecessary risk for a member of his crew so they would not have to fly with a different group.
Faith
Mr. Cole describes how the destruction, raids, and casualties affected his faith.
Mail From Home
Mr. Cole explains the importance of mail from home. Throughout the war he received regular packages from friends he had made during his travels.
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