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They Were Ruthless and They Were Cruel

Mr. Gray talks about reassignment to HMCS Vegreville, sweeping mines in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and his respect for the abilities of German U-Boat captains.

First Christmas Away From Home

Mr. Gray talks about the ship’s crew and his first Christmas dinner at sea.

Nazi Submarines were Ruling Supreme

Mr. Gray talks about convoy duty and the HMCS St. Croix’s demise.

The Monkey Code

Mr. Gray discusses his initiation to life at sea, aboard HMCS St. Croix.

Early Enlistment

Mr. Gray discusses his eventual enlistment in the Royal Canadian Navy and the Navy’s impact in wartime Halifax.

Caring for Displaced Persons.

Mr. McCabe describes the cramped conditions in a displaced persons camp which was under his Company’s care, and the 30th’s role in providing for the refugees.

Logistics of Bridge Building

Mr. McCabe describes bridge building techniques, and the different weight tolerances required depending on the type of traffic expected to cross.

The Ground Shook

Mr. McCabe describes the bombardment at Falaise Gap.

Buzz Bombs

Mr. Jones describes buzz bombs attacking London.

Mine Sweeping

Mr. McCabe describes mine sweeping, identifying Teller and Shoe mines, and the danger posed by each.

Mosquitoes Needed Wireless Navigators

Mr. Thorne describes being trained as a wireless navigator to potentially re-crew the RAF’s Mosquito fighter. He only gets one flight in training before the war ends.

Love, Not War

Mr. Thorne discusses his involvement with local schools where he spreads the message of peace.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19