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Enlisting
Mr. Blackburn talks about what prompted him to enlist when he did (in 1940).
Joining the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA)
Mr. Blackburn talks about why he ended up in the RCA, versus the navy or the air force (or the infantry).
Lessons learned in Training
Mr. Blackburn talks about valuable lessons he learned in training.
Motorcycle Convoys
Mr. Blackburn talks about the dangers of riding a motorcycle in a convoy.
Tough days
Mr. Blackburn talks about how tough it was being in their first gun position, with dead bodies scattered around them, some of which had been there for a month. They are then moved into a very vulnerable position in full view of the enemy.
Young Canadian’s Ignorance of their own history.
Mr. Blackburn talks of his concern about young Canadians’ ignorance of their own history.
Difficulty for wives and mothers when their sons went overseas
Mr. Blackburn talks about how difficult it was for wives and mothers back in Canada when their sons and husbands were overseas.
Fatigue and accepting your fate
Mr. Blackburn talks about fatigue and accepting your fate when in action.
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