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within regiment 166 Field Artillery Regiment
November 11th and July 1st
Mr. Spracklin describes what November 11th means to him and what he does during this time of year. He also describes what July 1st means to him as a Newfoundlander.
Why I Enlisted
Mr. Spracklin describes the reasons for which he enlisted and why it made a man of him.
The Italian Campaign/Lanciano/Monte Cassino
Mr. Spracklin describes some of the battles that the 166th Artillery Regiment went through during the Italian Campaign including the Sangro River, Lanciano, and Monte Cassino.
Becoming an Officer’s Assistant
Mr. Spracklin describes how he came to be an officer’s assistant and the duties of the position.
The Men of the 166th Artillery Regiment
Mr. Spracklin describes his experience with the 166th Artillery Regiment and how serving with the men changed him.
Duty and Patriotism
Mr. Baggs speaks about duty and patriotism and the importance of military training.
More good times than bad
Mr. Baggs is asked if he would volunteer again and describes how he met his wife.
Sacrifice and Hardship
Mr. Baggs is asked if all the sacrifice and hardship that they went through was worth it.
First Engagement With The Enemy
Mr. Baggs describes his first engagement with the enemy where they encounter their first casualties.
The Field Artillery Unit
Mr. Baggs describes the training and abilities of a gun crew.
The Germans Surrender in North Africa
Mr. Baggs describes the "beaten army" surrendering in North Africa (Tunisia).
Enlisting with the Royal Air Force
Mr. Baggs describes where he grew up and about enlisting with the Forces and his father's reaction.