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The Rhyl Riot

Mr. Scovil describes the tension in Rhyl, Wales which arose from the decision to send home first those soldiers who had served the least amount of time overseas. The ensuing riot results in the accidental shooting and death of one of Mr. Scovil's friends.

Excess supply of rice

Mr. Butterworth describes how innovative thinking eased the food shortages, which were sometimes experienced by the soldiers.

We had lots of hardware

Mr. Butterworth describes the use of hand grenades and Stokes concussion shells.

I participated in many raids

Mr. Butterworth describes the procedure used to safely capture enemy soldiers during night raids on enemy outposts.

Searching for my brother

Mr. Butterworth describes sneaking onto the battlefield at night in search of his brother who was rumoured to have been killed, but eventually finding him safe in camp.

Welcome to our home

Mr. Butterworth describes being treated kindly by a poor German farm family while he was a youth in Alberta, and how it affected his attitude toward German soldiers during the war.

All hell broke loose

Mr. Butterworth describes a raid at the M and N Line at Ypres, and the loss of a beloved sergeant.

I was only a punk kid

Mr. Butterworth describes being taught how to lift train rails by a soldier who’d been a wrestler.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19