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within occupation Communication (Visual)
Communication Field as a Reservist
Mr. Lord speaks about his opportunity to join the reserves and discusses his training.
Training a Bit Daunting!
Ms. Berkshire speaks about her excitement about joining the Forces.
Massacre Environment
Mr. Terry remembers how quickly and easily killing could erupt.
Congolese Army
Mr. Terry recalls a situation after meeting up with one of the local Congolese army.
It was Anarchy
Mr. Terry tries to explain what it feels like to be scared for your life.
Drums for Communicating
Mr. Terry recalls the sounds of native drums and how they were used by the natives to relay the message that the UN Secretary General had died in a plane crash in September 1961.
Tribal Affiliations
Mr. Terry explains the tribal environment in the Congo.
Working in Communications
Mr. Terry explains a typical day in the Congo working in communications and on guard duty.
Arriving in the Congo
Mr. Terry recalls the trip to the Congo aboard the North Star and explains his first impression.
Learning to Economize
Mr. Roberge tells how he learned to make do with $5.00 remaining from his pay.
‘Gales on the Sea’
Mr. Roberge describes what it was like to be on the sea in high wind gales.
Signal Flags
Mr. Roberge describes how flags hoisted on a ship can represent many different messages.