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Sabotaged Mines

Sabotaged Mines

Mr Elliot recalls a Chinese soldier infiltrating and sabotaging a mining party.

Care for the Wounded and the Dead

Care for the Wounded and the Dead

Mr Elliot recalls a friend being wounded in a minefield, and explains how the dead were handled and buried.

Moving the Dead & Wounded - ‘Thanks God’

Moving the Dead & Wounded - ‘Thanks God’

Mr Elliot describes his role as charge of stretcher bearers, and recalls being shelled while attempting to transport wounded men.

The Effect Of War

The Effect Of War

Mr. Bannerman shares his perspective about being at war and how he chooses to talk about it.

Looking For Casualties

Looking For Casualties

Mr. Bannerman speaks about looking for casualties within his crew after being attacked by the enemy.

A Direct Hit

A Direct Hit

Mr. Bannerman tells of the time he and his crew witnessed a direct hit on a home they were bunking at for the night.

Shelling Crossroads

Shelling Crossroads

Mr. Bannerman tells about going to the crossroads to pick up the guns and the impact of German mortars all around him.

German Mortars

German Mortars

Mr. Bannerman witnesses the effects of German Mortars raining down on the soldiers.

Ammunition in the Gun Pits

Ammunition in the Gun Pits

Mr. Bannerman describes a situation within the gun pit with piles of ammunition all around them.

Delousing The Children

Delousing The Children

Mr. Bannerman describes how the Italian people used pigs to assist in delousing their homes.

Seven White Crosses

Seven White Crosses

Mr. Bannerman tells us about picking up the gear packs and being provided with crosses to carry along, realizing at that point their purpose.

Giving Up Their Guns

Giving Up Their Guns

Mr. Bannerman tells about the time his crew were commanded to give up their guns unaware of where they were going to serve next.

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