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Eagerness to Enlist

Mr. Ford shares his story about enlisting in the Royal Air force after a visit from the magistrate to his home town, Port-aux-Basques, Newfoundland

Enlisting

Mr. Blackburn talks about what prompted him to enlist when he did (in 1940).

Dedication to Duty

Mr Parker talks about a soldier in his platoon who literally lacked a sense of fear. His fearlessness was unexplainable, and he died in a most unusual way.

Saving a family

Mr. Parker talks about moving down the line and helping an Italian family, who had lost all their possessions to the Germans, and had their house blown up by the Canadians.

RCAF Duty

Mr. Spear went on to serve his country during the Second World War as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Victoria Cross

Mr. Smith describes the encounter with German troops across the Savio River in Italy for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He goes on to tell of receiving his medal from King George VI in his private apartment at Buckingham Palace. The video concludes as he speaks about his return to Vancouver and the hero's reception he received.

Engagement With Enemy

Mr. Sinclair remembers his first engagement with the enemy.

Aboriginal Treatment

Mr. Sinclair thinks back to the fair treatment he received as an Aboriginal serving in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.

Wounded In Action

Mr. Parker concludes his story about the Marksman being torpedoed with her eventual demise. He also talks about close friendships that developed on the ship.

Fear sets in

Mr. Parker talks about how a man's death haunted him as they moved into position on their start line. He then talks about a corporal who came to him for reassurance.

A soldier dies in his arms

Mr. Parker tells a story of moving up the line in Italy at night, and having to try and help a wounded man in the dark.

Early years and enlisting

Mr. Sinclair speaks of the difficulty he encountered as a Cree going into an English-only school system at the age of 5 years. He also recalls the day Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939 and his later enlistment in the Canadian Army.

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