Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.
Leadup to War Hits Home
Mr. Laird recalls when the leadup to war hit home.
Heading Overseas
Mr. McGee explains the ship ride overseas and how people were jumping overboard.
Queen’s Jubilee Medal
Ms. Michielin recalls being awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.
Sad Days of Remembrance
Ms. Michielin talks about missing friends and remembering them.
Deemed Medically Unfit
Ms. Michielin explains why she was not allowed to be sent overseas, and was instead discharged from the service.
“Something I had to do”
Ms. Michielin recalls how she came to the decision to join the service.
Living Conditions Were Primitive
Mr. Vant Haaf describes the early weeks of training, and the first terrible ship he was assigned to.
Being in the service
Margaret Baker talks about being in the service.
Jumpy Upon Return
Upon Mr. Pfeifer’s return to Canada he told his friends not to touch him from behind as he was a little jumpy. One guy learned what he was talking about the hard way.
Working Office
Ms. Whyard describes the offices she worked in and how everyone knew everyone and got along real well.
A Very Bad Night
Ms. Whyard tells how a friend of hers lost his son at war and still showed up for work the following day.