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Rough Kitchener Barracks
Ms. Rapp describes how cold it was in Kitchener Barracks and often snow was in the H-hut where they slept.
Deciding to Join
Ms. Rapp discusses the need for women to work in war industries, her work at General Electric building the Bofors anti-aircraft gun, and her enlistment as soon as women were permitted in the armed forces.
Giving his Life to the Military
Mr. LeBlanc expresses his pride of service to the military and lifetime involvement with the legion.
Duties at Operational Aircraft Base
Mr. LeBlanc explains his duties at CFB Greenwood.
Tension on Red Alert
Mr. LeBlanc explains the tension experienced by the families and military personnel on the base.
Duties of a Weapons Technician
Mr. LeBlanc explains his duties and functions as weapons technician with the Sabre aircraft.
Close Call in Holland
Mr. Jones describes being separated from his unit while coming under fire. Separated from his men, he seeks cover in a trench, killing the German soldier who is occupying it.
Nippon Berra Training Camp
Mr. Jones describes being sent to Japan after the Korean cease-fire to help set up a training camp at Nippon Berra.
The Royal Canadian Regiment at Chai-Li
Mr. Jones discusses how the high level of training possessed by the Royal Canadian Regiment was apparent in all aspects of its battle with the Chinese at Chai-Li.
Physical Training Instructor
Mr. Jones discusses volunteering for Korea, and because of his background as a boxer, being selected and trained as a Physical Training instructor.
Attack at First Light
Mr. Jones describes losing his closest friend while defending a position at Almelo, Holland.
First Encounter With Death
Mr. Jones describes his first assignment in France which was accompanying the padre to the battlefield to retrieve the dead.
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