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Listening Patrols Vulnerability
Mr. Ferguson describes the purpose of a listening patrol, and reflects on his vulnerability in such an exposed environment.
First Contact With The Battle Front
Mr. Ferguson describes travelling to the front by train, and arriving as Hill 355 was being consolidated by Canadian troops. He then describes proceeding to The Hook, where he comes to realize that the enemy are trained killers too.
Rough Pacific Ocean
Mr. Ferguson describes the voyage from Canada to Japan, particularly the rough weather, and goes on to describe his deployment to Hara-mura for training.
Equipment Issues
Mr. McKinney compares the weaponry used by Canadian and North Korean forces, in particular our superior artillery and their better automatic weapons. He also comments on his 'unique' uniform.
Boring Diversions
Mr. McKinney describes how the boredom of Korean life led to some less than interesting diversions such as stuffing sandbags, breaking rocks with a sledge, and walking miles to get a shower.
Losing Friends
Mr. McKinney describes losing two friends who had stepped on a land mine, one of whom he'd just helped write a marriage proposal letter to his girlfriend. After that, he distanced himself from any close friendships.
Observation Post Protection
Mr. McKinney describes in general why an Observation Post (OP)drew enemy fire, and one occasion when a tank came forward and neutralized an enemy sniper who had targeted his OP trench.
Aspects of Trench Life
Mr. McKinney describes Korea as being like World War One because it was trench warfare. He goes on to discuss what it was like in the bunkers – excessive heat or rain, rodents and fickle stoves.
After One Year, You’re Different
Mr. Carney expresses his feelings when soldiers return home from a place like Korea and how they’ve become a different person.
Mice, Rats and Snakes
Mr. Carney describes the conditions living amongst mice, rats, snakes and the annoyance of mosquitos.
Living in Close Quarters
Mr. Carney relates his experiences of comradery when living close to his fellow soldiers.
Repairing and Laying Lines
Mr. Carney shares some circumstances he faced when repairing lines.
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