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Enlistment and Training

Mr. Robinson describes his enlistment and some of the initial training he received.

Too Young to Die

Mr McCrindle describes the loss of a young 16 year old man where Mr. McCrindle's troops were being billeted. This broke his heart and he disobeyed orders by helping the family get a coffin for the boy.

The meaning of Remembrance Day

Mr McCrindle describes his feelings on Remembrance Day

Traffic Control

Mr McCrindle describes the 35th Traffic Control Company and their duties following the fall of Rome.

Duties of a Signaller

Mr. McCrindle describes learning to drive a truck and his duties as a signaller. He explains the purpose of the signals operations in a Battery.

Luftwaffe attacks

Mr. McCrindle describes training in England, air raids in Glasgow, the air raid shelters in Glasgow and the morale of the Scottish people.

Living Conditions and VE Day

Ms. Jamieson talks about living conditions in Italy, treating German patients and VE Day.

Enlistment and Travel Overseas

Ms. Jamieson describes why she joined the service and her journey overseas.

Anti-War Sentiment in South Africa

Ms. Jamieson recalls how evident segregation was in South Africa and discusses a pro-apartheid, anti-war group.

The Athabascan (Part 5 of 5)

Mr. Hannam talks about the Athabascan, and his experience with it (part 5 of 5). They continue to hide from aircraft, but are finally rescued.

The Athabascan (Part 4 of 5)

Mr. Hannam talks about the Athabascan, and his experience with it (part 4 of 5). They continue to drift, and hide from aircraft (never being sure whether they are German or Allied.)

The Athabascan (Part 3 of 5)

Mr. Hannam talks about the Athabascan, and his experience with it (part 3 of 5). Adrift in the Atlantic, they keep working on getting the engine to run, with only partial success. Out of the fog and smoke, someone recognizes him.

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