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Deemed Medically Unfit

Ms. Michielin explains why she was not allowed to be sent overseas, and was instead discharged from the service.

“Something I had to do”

Ms. Michielin recalls how she came to the decision to join the service.

Sinking of HMCS Athabaskan

Mr. Howe talks about the sinking of HMCS Athabaskan.

HMS Dorchester Sinks

Mr. Howe talks about being in the water after his ship was sunk.

Learning the dangers of serving in the navy

Mr. Howe talks about his ship being bombed while evacuating troops from Singapore, and about his next ship being sunk.

Loading onto the Barge

Mr. Buchanan describes the feelings and thoughts soldiers had when they were loaded onto barges.

Hidden Attack

Mr. Buchanan describes how they would get people out of houses using grenades. He also remembers entering one village and hiding on both sides of the street to attack the German Army.

Last Action

Mr. Buchanan talks about the mistake the German soldiers made during a counter attack in Hawkwell Forest. He also describes the advantages of using search lights when invading at night.

Night Patrols into the German Lines

Mr. Buchanan explains how the weather affected patrolling at night.

Waiting Onboard For Casualties (2 of 2)

Mr. Vant Haaf continues with his description of the casualties on D-Day.

Living Conditions Were Primitive

Mr. Vant Haaf describes the early weeks of training, and the first terrible ship he was assigned to.

Remembrance Day

Mr. Adderley used to walk with his father on Remembrance Day but now that his father is gone he walks with his medals. He talks about how he feels his father is walking with him now.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19