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As he annually takes part in Remembrance Day services each November 11th, Mr. Thompson's thoughts take him back to those days of the 1940's.

Close relationships developed as a result of wartime service. Mr Thompson reflects on one that lasted a lifetime.

On his second day in France, Mr. Thompson was taken out of action after a piece of shrapnel lodged in one of his legs.

Mr. Thompson remembers the first and second days in France after going ashore at Juno Beach.

Mr. Thompson recalls his first encounter with the enemy.

Mr. Thompson describes the atmosphere among his troops as D-Day arrived.