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within regiment Algonquin Regiment
First Christmas Overseas With My Brother
Mr. Lockyer Realizes that his brother is stationed not far from where he is, on Dec 24th he travels to spend his 1st Christmas overseas with his brother.
Being Wounded Ended My War
Mr. Lockyer tells us about being wounded and how that was his last day of service in Normandy.
Reading Letters For a Different Reason
Mr. Lockyer explains why letters were read in unsealed envelopes, not for the reasons you may have thought.
Pep Talk on Juno Beach
Mr. Lockyer tells us about the day they arrived on Juno beach and about getting a pep talk by the colonel.
Fellowship of Regiment
Mr. Lockyer explains the difference between the fellowship of the men.
Steel Needles and Canadian Nurses
After being wounded Mr. Lockyer found himself in a hospital where he was glad to see Canadian nurses and doctors.
Shipments From Home
Mr. Lockyer explains that infantry normally carry everything they own with them, but explains that many of the men shared many things as well as creatively packaged gifts from home.