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Positive Impact of Military Service
Mr Niles describes the positive impact of military service on his life, and offers his perspective on military service in today’s conflicts.
Inaccurate Artillery
Mr. Niles describes the occasional inaccuracy of the Canadian artillery.
You Can't Eat Here
Mr. Niles compares the attitude of the American and Canadian armies towards their respective soldiers of color.
Reconnaissance Patrols
Mr. Niles describes the variety of patrols that were used against the North Korean positions.
Arrival in Korea
Mr. Niles talks about landing in Korea and the cold reception they received from the troops they were relieving.
I Might Not Come Back
Mr. Niles describes how he told each of his parents about his deployment to Korea and how his mother tried to get him home before he finished his tour of duty.
One Miserable Place
Mr. Niles describes the type of training he received and the miserable weather conditions at Camps Petawawa and Wainwright.
First Day Failure
Mr. Niles talks about his first job as a labourer and about joining the Canadian Army.
Halifax Riots
As a young person growing up in Halifax, Mr. Niles recalls the riots that broke out in downtown Halifax at the end of the war.
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