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within occupation Truck Driver
Something flashed . . . a German sniper
Mr. Parsons describes zeroing a battery of gun in, on a sniper position.
I gave her my socks and my shoes
Mr. Parsons describes living briefly with a Dutch family and a short-lived romance.
He taught us to use the rifle to kill people
Mr. Parsons describes his training regimen in Canada and England.
He said Canada just went to war
Mr. Parsons describes enlisting and being on parade at boot camp in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia..
Bringing their souls back home
Mr. Moulton describes a spiritual journey to Europe to reclaim the souls of his friends.
You know everybody
Mr. Moulton describes returning home and his lasting love of his home in Tobique.
The doctor had to wake him up
Mr. Moulton describes the heavy demands on the Ordinance Corps in preparation for D-Day.
Bombs were falling over the place
Mr. Moulton describes the kindness of the English people and the impact of bombing.
I just wanted to go in the Army
Mr. Moulton describes his reasons for enlisting, and being treated as an equal in the service.
My legs gave out on me
Mr. Moulton describes his steps from basic training in New Brunswick to driving a truck for the Ordinance Corps in England.
The Reaction of People on our Return Home
Mr. Friesen describes being concerned about coming home, being debriefed, regaining his health, and ultimately being offered and accepting a job with Shell Oil.
Powdered Milk Saved our Lives.
Mr. Friesen describes the fact that stevedores routinely stole food and drink, with deadly results on one occasion.