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One Gun Range for All

Mr. Candow describes how one gun could be used to range a target for each of the 24 guns in the regiment, and explains how the precision prevented incidents of ‘friendly fire’.

Duties of a Communications Gunner

Mr. Candow describes his role in the 166th Newfoundland Field Artillery Regiment.

10 Minutes at the Front

Mr. Candow recalls an accident suffered by a comrade from his hometown, within 10 minutes of arriving at the front lines.

Near Miss

Mr. Candow recalls an occasion when he and a fellow signaller came under fire while repairing a communications line.

Costly Mistake

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how the Japanese fighting tactics that were used in the Chin Hills, cost them a lot of men.

Crash and Rescue

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how some people were rescued after a crash.

Injury and Aircraft Damage

Mr. Sutherland-Brown describes how he got injured during an attack and the effect it had on him as well as the aircraft.

Thoughts on the A-Bomb

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about his feelings on the use of the Atomic Bomb against the Japanese.

VJ Day Reflection

Mr. Sutherland-Brown talks about how Canadians don’t know much about the war against Japan.

Close to Combat but Undeterred

Mr. Candow describes the state of the harbor when his regiment arrived in Algiers, and explains how the men maintained their composure in the face of danger.

Newfoundlanders Were at Ortona

Mr. Candow laments how the Newfoundland Regiment provided support at Ortona, but has never been credited in any writings about the battle.

Didn’t want the Stripes

Mr. Candow recalls turning in a stripe of promotion, and explains his reason for not wanting to become a sergeant.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19