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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Mr. Finestone responds to the question, “Was Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) common during your service?”
Remembrance Day
Mr. Finestone describes the significance that November eleventh has for him.
Some Words For Children of Future Generations
Mr. Finestone describes what he would say to children of future generations.
Reaction to the Holocaust
Mr. Finestone describes his reaction to the Holocaust.
Would You Do it Again?
Mr. Finestone describes why he would do it all over again.
Readjusting to Civilian Life
Mr. Finestone describes how he had a hard time readjusting to civilian life after he returned home to Canada. He also describes the contrast between what was going on in Canada and what his regiment was doing overseas.
Return Home to Canada
Mr. Finestone describes his injuries, his return home and the reaction of his parents upon his return to Canada.
Joining the Service
Mr. Finestone recalls why he decided to join the service. His Canadian-Jewish background compelled him to go to war.
Preparing for War
Mr. Finestone recalls his father’s advice to join the COTC as the war approached.
Training in Canada
Mr. Finestone was a Junior Officer. He describes the training he received and the training he provided in Canada to prepare himself and his men for war.
Enlistment: Parent’s Reaction
Mr. Stanway recalls his parents reaction to his enlistment, and how his peers had joined as well, making it easier.
War is Declared
Mr. Stanway recalls when Britain and Canada declared war, joining the Non Permanent Active Militia (NPAM), and subsequently the active forces (Montreal 5th Battery).
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