Mr. Routhier recounts that his grandfather wrote the words to 'O Canada.'
Life in the Trenches
Mr. Routhier describes conditions they encountered in France referring to the clay ground they encountered while digging trenches.
Trenches
Mr. Routhier describes life in the trenches - the rats, lice and skunk holes.
Shellfire
Mr. Routhier describes shellfire - including Whizz Bangs.
Wound Stripes
Mr. Routhier describes the significance of a wound stripe.
Post-war Employment
Mr. Routhier describes his post-war employment. He found a job working in the woods and that's where he stayed.
Second World War
Mr. Routhier describes his activities in Canada during the Second World War. He talks about the lumber camp he operated which provided spruce for the construction of aircraft.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Routhier describes his feelings on Remembrance Day and feels it is important for Canadians to commemorate that day.
Gas Attacks
Mr. Routhier describes a gas attack and the after-effects he has suffered.