As a young man from Newfoundland, Mr. Starkes shares his reasons for joining up and the path he chose for himself.
Seasick Leaving Port!
Mr. Starkes tells of his first experiences at sea heading towards England and the funny things that happen amongst the crew!
A Raid Sometime but When?
Carrying on with daily routine, Mr. Starkes shares his experience on board the aircraft carrier as the approach of the D-Day invasion begins.
Get up Boy, The Ship is Going Down!
After the invasion enroute to Ireland, Mr. Starkes tells a more humorous story of when the ship begins to take on water, his effort to assist a fellow sailor brings laughter!
Post War Reaction on a Bus Ride
Returning home from war, Mr. Starkes speaks about an unexpected reaction by the sound of the buzzer on the bus when traveling home.
Peace at a Big Cost!
Reflecting back at his time during WWII, Mr. Starkes speaks about the importance of Remembrance Day and tells how he carries on in being part of a singing group that brings smile to many from that generation.