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Burial At Sea
Mr. Burton discusses being asked to share the responsibility for communications with the convoy's lead cruiser. His first official wartime duty is to alert the convoy of a planned five minute stop to conduct a burial at sea.
Voyage Overseas
Mr. Burton describes sailing from Halifax in a convoy of troop ships. He describes the evasive tactics used to minimize U-boat attacks, and finishes by describing being met by British destroyers who escort them to Liverpool.
Shortsightedness Was No Obstacle!
Mr. Burton discusses he and his friends' decision to enlist. He's found to be shortsighted, but the examining officer retests him after making him wait beside the vision chart for a half hour. He passes the retest!
Marching to the Camp
After the boxcar trip, prisoners are marched to the camp where they are stripped, given a bit of cabbage soup and thrown in the Wog Compound.
The Joyfulness of War Ending
Mr. Poolton describes his recovery in hospital and the joyfulness of the war ending.
Liberation and Tears
Mr. Poolton describes his reaction when he realizes they are liberated.
Reunited With Three Airmen
Mr. Poolton is reunited with the three airmen.
Thrown in a Civilian Jail
Experiencing blackouts, Mr. Poolton recalls being dragged to a civilian jail where he was held for four days and four nights.
Hiding the Compass
Mr. Poolton hides the compass while being interrogated by the German Gestapo.
Coming Upon a German Outpost
Still on the run, Mr. Poolton describes the situation of running into a German outpost, being caught by the enemy while the airmen continue on.
On the Road Due South
Mr. Poolton shares the path taken by he and the airmen in hopes of getting free!
Chipping With a Stove Grate
After escaping to a brick factory, Mr. Poolton describes his continued efforts in getting free after teaming up with three airmen.
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