Work was very scarce as Mr. MacLean graduated from university in the spring of 1939. He recalls answering a newspaper advertisement that eventually took him into the Second World War.
Faith is Prevalent During War
Mr. Danson describes how faith was important and widespread during the war. More specifically, during times of danger or tragedy.
The Tragedies of War
Mr. Danson remembers saying farewell to friends and comrades after he was wounded. He also tells the story of the tragic death of one of his close friends as he tried to escape from a German hospital.
Shrapnel Wound in the Head
Mr. Danson recalls his return to his regiment as a commissioned officer and tells of how he suffered a shrapnel wound to the head which ended his war effort.
Leaving War Behind
Mr. Danson describes the strong bonds between the men of the Infantry Regiment. As well, he mentions how he left the war behind and moved on with his life.
The Return to Canada
Mr. Danson describes his return to Canada as a wounded soldier just before Christmas in 1944. He remembers the difficulties he encountered trying to return to normal work as a result of his injuries.
Infantry: Walking Into the Enemy
Mr. Danson describes the reality of being an infantry soldier. He remembers how the men understood the risk and accepted it willingly.
Joining the Allies in France
Mr. Robinson remembers how the 2nd Infantry Division joined the rest of the Allies on the front lines approximately one month after the D-Day landing.
Twenty-eight of us went back.
Dr. Vanner provides a retrospective on the positive results of liberating South Korea.
The skin was gone
Dr. Vanner discusses the destructive impacts of the A-bomb on Hiroshima.
They still maintained military discipline
Dr. Vanner talks about POWs returning to the exchange area, as well as a unique Canadian survival skill.
We didn't close the wounds
Dr. Vanner discusses in detail the treatment of penetrating wounds.