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A Long Way from the Skies
Several months after enlisting, Mr. Edwards was finally called to duty. He quickly realized that he had to bide his time through training like everyone else, before he even got close to a plane.
June 1940 - School’s Out, Duty Calls
Mr. Edwards tells his incredible enlistment story, one that proves that his devotion to duty started even before he signed up.
The Dead Zone
During the Second World War, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean there was an area known as the Dead Zone. Mr. Doolan tells us about the dangers that loomed underwater for unprotected ships crossing the area.
The King and Queen Visit Canada in 1939.
Mr. Danson describes his participation in forming an honour-guard for the visit of the King and Queen of England in 1939.
Answering the Call to Duty
Mr. Danson explains that, as a Jewish man, he knew there was trouble brewing in Germany. He and a friend joined the army during peacetime so they would be trained and ready for action if war came.
Gas Attacks
Mr. Routhier describes a gas attack and the after-effects he has suffered.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Routhier describes his feelings on Remembrance Day and feels it is important for Canadians to commemorate that day.
Second World War
Mr. Routhier describes his activities in Canada during the Second World War. He talks about the lumber camp he operated which provided spruce for the construction of aircraft.
Grandfather
Mr. Routhier recounts that his grandfather wrote the words to 'O Canada.'
Training and First Posting To Landing Craft
After basic training in British Columbia and more advanced instruction in Toronto and Halifax, Mr. McLean, with a group of about 30 others, headed for Detroit, Michigan in the Fall of 1942 for some special training. The training equipped them for their first posting aboard landing craft.
The War Begins - Too Young To Enlist
Mr. McLean talks about his reaction when Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939. He goes on to talk about enlisting in the Royal Canadian Navy shortly after his 16th birthday, lying about his age to do so.
Remembrance and the Younger Generation
Mr. MacDougall is asked if it was worth it and would he do it again.
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