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Bad Ankles

Bad Ankles

Mr. Tomlin discusses his enlistment and a reprieve on the parade square.

She Did Not Like Canadians

She Did Not Like Canadians

Mr. Tomlin gives a glimpse of the efficiency and personalities in a wartime hospital setting.

Every Place He Stepped, I Stepped

Every Place He Stepped, I Stepped

Mr. Tomlin describes the capture of 'Little Tobruk,' a German gun position in the Scheldt

Desperation and Valour

Desperation and Valour

Mr. Tomlin talks about desperation and valour in combat situations

I’m Paralysed!

I’m Paralysed!

Mr. Tomlin describes the devastating results of close combat at Udem

Almost Fatal Mistake

Almost Fatal Mistake

Mr. Tomlin describes a near tragedy resulting from poor reconnaissance.

Humanity Over Conflict

Humanity Over Conflict

Mr. Tomlin describes two personal events where humanity won out over conflict.

Up Close Combat

Up Close Combat

Mr. Tomlin talks about the very dangerous act of house clearing and the impact of taking someone else's life.

A Continuous Roar

A Continuous Roar

Mr. Tomlin describes the noise during heavy artillery action.

Back to Canada

Back to Canada

Mr. Tomlin describes the happy, poignant and bitter aspects of returning home after the war.

Was it Worth It?

Was it Worth It?

Mr. Tomlin reflects on the emotional struggles he faced after the war and whether it was all worth it.

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