Mr. Gray reflects on his contribution on D-Day and remembers past and present service personnel.
Transporting the Wounded
Mr. Gray describes transporting the wounded back to England after D-Day.
Set to Sail!
Mr. Gray describes sweeping mines in the English Channel in preparation for the D-Day landing.
What are all the Minesweepers Doing Here?
Mr. Gray describes sailing to England and being briefed for the D-Day invasion.
They Were Ruthless and They Were Cruel
Mr. Gray talks about reassignment to HMCS Vegreville, sweeping mines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and his respect for the abilities of German U-Boat captains.
Nazi Submarines were Ruling Supreme
Mr. Gray talks about convoy duty and the HMCS St. Croix’s demise.
The Monkey Code
Mr. Gray discusses his initiation to life at sea, aboard HMCS St. Croix.
The Tank
Mr. Ducharme describes what it was like to drive a self-propelled artillery tank, and use the 105 gun.
Run Over By A Tank!
Dr. Theal describes the more common wounds which he treated at the outpost level, and describes a bizarre close call.
Inject Morphine Where Necessary
Dr. Theal describes the steps involved in moving the wounded back to the appropriate level of care.
Function of the 10th Field Ambulance
Dr. Theal gives a general description of a field hospital and his reliance on the padre.
I saw a body floating by.
Dr. Theal describes his D-Day arrival in France and joining his unit outside of Caen.