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Joining up Just Seemed Like the Thing to Do!
Mr. McKerracher speaks about his decision to join the army. He provides detail of his basic training and travel overseas as part of the anti-aircraft regiment.
The 40 mm Bofors
Mr. McKerracher describes the type of guns used and the responsibility of the gun crew when manning a post.
Aircrafts Colliding
Mr. McKerracher speaks about witnessing aircrafts colliding and the fear experienced during the Battle of Falaise.
Getting Married in England
Mr. McKerracher speaks about meeting his bride and getting married while serving in England and the difficulty he felt returning to civilian life.
Getting Hit by Mortar Fragment
Mr. McKerracher describes his experience of getting wounded by shrapnel when carrying the commanding officer’s map board.
Bringing his Family to Germany
Mr. McKerracher speaks about his opportunity to bring his family to Germany during his Regular Force service and the positive experience this was for his children.
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