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Appreciation of the Service Provided!
Mr. Chiasson expresses his admiration for the people who appreciated his service including the gratitude from the Dutch citizens for their liberation.
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With the war over, Mr. Chiasson tells of the rigmarole and frustration in returning to Canada.
The Final Days
Mr. Chiasson describes the final push and the last few hours before the war was finally over.
Holding the Nijmegen bridge
Mr. Chiasson explains how his regiment was called in to hold the Nijmegen bridge for the winter to allow supplies to be built up for the anticipated spring drive.
Dreams still haunt
Mr. Chiasson shares the emotions of dreaming of fellow comrades and experiences of so many years ago.
Sixty Days of Battle
Mr. Chiasson recalls doing battle sixty days without a break!
Living in a Slit Trench
Mr. Chiasson describes a slit trench and the importance of taking cover.
Scared all the Time
Mr. Chiasson expresses his emotions during his time and the wonder of his own survival.
A Lot of Opposition
Mr. Chiasson describes the level of opposition and loss of men during the attack on the beach.
A Loss of One Hundred Men
Mr. Chiasson witnesses the death of many comrades - a vision he will never forget.
Hitting the Beaches on D-Day
Mr. Chiasson recalls leaving the landing crafts and the tough time many of them endured getting to shore.
Maneuvering as a Wireless Operator
Mr. Chiasson details the responsibilities of a wireless operator and the unfortunate loss of communication due to the jamming of radios by the Germans.
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