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Ship Receives Casualties.
Mr. Gorsline talks about the ship receiving casualties from the D-Day landings.
Getting the Troops Ashore
Mr. Gorsline talks about the D-Day landing.
One landing craft survives
Mr. Gorsline talks about D-Day
Going into action on D-Day
Mr. Gorsline talks about the night-crossing to Normandy.
Preparing for D-Day (Part 2)
Mr. Gorsline talks about the time leading-up to D-Day.
Preparing for D-Day (Part 1)
Mr. Gorsline talks about the time leading-up to D-Day.
Navy Training
Mr. Gorsline talks about basic training in Quebec City, and the obstacles that faced the French Canadians who wanted to join the Navy
Remembrance
Mr. White talks about remembering friends who didn't return from war, and how all Veterans are thankful they survived. He also speaks to his appreciation of the school programs that encourage children to remember without glorifying war.
Lull in Ship Conversation
Mr. White recalls how the sailors would keep to themselves more for a week or two in the middle of a 30-40 day voyage.
Dead or Alive?
Mr. White recalls being seasick on his first watch and how he was told by the chief operator of the ship that "There is no 'sick' on this ship!."
Almost Didn’t Survive The Trip Overseas
Mr. Bevan describes embarking for the journey overseas, and a close call during a storm.
Becoming a Naval Aid.
Mr. Howe talks about his posting to HMCS Ontario, and being made naval-aid to the Governor of Hong Kong.
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