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Our job was to get targets

Our job was to get targets

Mr. Senycz and his crew’s main job was to get targets; they only fought if they got caught.

Air Force vs. Army

Air Force vs. Army

Mr. Senycz tried to join the air force, but became a tank driver in the army instead, and tells how they infiltrated the German units at night in order to relay the enemy’s coordinates to the Allies.

Sherman Tanks

Sherman Tanks

Mr. Senycz describes the Sherman tank and how it made the Canadian soldiers the “high target all the time,” as opposed to the type of tank the Germans used.

Going over by Convoy

Going over by Convoy

Mr. Senycz describes the long voyage to England, the poor and overcrowded conditions on board, and the fear they’d sink and freeze to death.

Submarine dare devils and fire at sea

Submarine dare devils and fire at sea

Mr. Senycz describes the fear in the Atlantic Ocean with the submarines firing, sailors being burned, and falling into the water.

Being a Barber at Sea

Being a Barber at Sea

Mr. Senycz tells of giving haircuts for 10 cents each to the soldiers while going overseas and making a year’s wage in two weeks.

Conditions in Barracks

Conditions in Barracks

Mr. Senycz describes landing in Southampton, England and taking over a horse barn for barracks.

Observation Posts

Observation Posts

Mr. Senycz describes his position at the observation posts finding targets while going across the channel to England.

Effect of the Depression

Effect of the Depression

Mr. Senycz speaks about the tough times for families during the Depression and how salary dollars were limited.

Finding Targets at Night

Finding Targets at Night

Mr. Senycz speaks about searching for German tanks and finding the enemy by their silhouette outline between the slats in the barn.

Getting Burned During Battle of Falaise

Getting Burned During Battle of Falaise

Mr. Senycz describes being wounded and how the entire crew was affected by enemy fire - “all got wounded but nobody killed!”

The Bullet for “To Whom it May Concern!”

The Bullet for “To Whom it May Concern!”

Mr. Senycz describes what it was like having bullets shot at the tank and never knowing what bullet was going to hit you - “Every 5th one you see,” explains Mr. Senycz

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