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Pride in Sacrifice
Mr. Doherty recalls how his pride in service changed as the war progressed, and explains how he takes more pride in it today.
Protecting Convoys From The Wolf Pack
Mr. Doherty recalls the attack strategies of packs of German submarines, and describes hunting for them while escorting convoys.
D-Day: Germans on the Run
Mr. Doherty recalls events surrounding the D-Day invasion; coastal minesweeping, cancellation and reinstatement of the offensive, and how well it was orchestrated. He also remarks on how feeling, that the Allies now had the Germans on the run, affected morale.
Dangerous Stoke Hold Makes for Jumpy Nerves
Mr. Doherty recalls how the stoke hold was the most dangerous part of the ship. He then describes how he exited the war with jumpy nerves, having experienced so much, and remembers when he and a Petty Officer on the Guysborough thought they'd been torpedoed.
Sinking of the Guysborough
Mr. Doherty recalls hearing of the sinking of the Guysborough, and how it affected him emotionally.
Joining Up at Age 15
Mr. Doherty recalls how he was able to join the Navy at age 15, and his motivation for doing so.
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