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The Attitude of Canadian Troops

The Attitude of Canadian Troops

Mr. Haegert talks about the attitude of the Canadian troops and what they were like.

Leadup to War Hits Home

Leadup to War Hits Home

Mr. Laird recalls when the leadup to war hit home.

Heading Overseas

Heading Overseas

Mr. McGee explains the ship ride overseas and how people were jumping overboard.

Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Ms. Michielin recalls being awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

Sad Days of Remembrance

Sad Days of Remembrance

Ms. Michielin talks about missing friends and remembering them.

Deemed Medically Unfit

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”

“Something I had to do”

Ms. Michielin recalls how she came to the decision to join the service.

Living Conditions Were Primitive

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

Being in the service

Margaret Baker talks about being in the service.

Jumpy Upon Return

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

Working Office

Ms. Whyard describes the offices she worked in and how everyone knew everyone and got along real well.

A Very Bad Night

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.

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