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Canada's contribution in India

Mr. Duffley talks about training to drop supplies and troops to the 14th Army.

Return from Dresden

Mr. Couse talks about the flight back after bombing Dresden and being able to see the flames from Dresden at 20,000 feet.

D-Day Patients

Ms. Seeley remembers D-Day and speaks of several moving experiences with her patients.

Survived Torpedo Sinking

His ship was torpedoed on the way to Algiers in North Africa. There was a heavy loss of life as his ship sank. Mr. Ellis was one of only 12 survivors. He recalls the frightening experience, including 4 ½ hours in the water, hoping to be rescued.

Patriotism

Mr. Purse gives a thought-provoking - and somewhat unexpected - answer to the question of what he would say to today's young Canadians about duty, patriotism and love of country.

First Time Under Fire

Mr. Ellis was asked to remember the first time his minesweeper encountered German fire.

Heading Home

On her way home to Canada, Ms. Dunn got caught up in the celebrations in London, England on V-E Day. She was among the thousands on hand near Buckingham Palace.

Dieppe Landing Patients

Ms. Dunn recalls the large number of patients that resulted from the Dieppe landing.

Value of Merchant Navy

Mr. Downing was asked for his thoughts on the value of the contribution of the Merchant Marine during the Second World War.

Convoys

Mr. Downing explains how a convoy was formed and moved across the Atlantic. He recalls precautions used on board during the ocean voyage and relates some his experiences on board ship during his service.

Canadian Decision Regarding Hong Kong. Duty and Patriotism

Mr. Cyr reflects on the Canadian decision to send 1900 men to Hong Kong, knowing it was not possible to defend it. He also expresses his feelings about how Canadians view their contribution to the Second World War effort and what he would say to young Canadians about duty and patriotism.

POW Work in Coal Mine. End of War

The platoon is moved to the northeast tip of the island of Honshu and are put to work in a coal mine. Mr. Cyr also recalls the day they were informed the war was over.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19