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Weekend Visits to East Grinstead Hospital
Mrs. Hubbard describes her weekend activities of visiting the burn patients at East Grinstead Hospital and how she came to meet her husband
Ambition for Joining the Service
Mrs. Hubbard expresses her keen desire to join the forces and how her desire stemmed from fulfilling the ambition her father had for military service.
Going out with the Range Crew
Mrs. Sallaway describes her experiences with firing range training and controlled bomb blasts.
Motor Transport
Mrs. Sallaway describes her rigorous training to become a driver.
Refuelling Aircraft
Mrs. Sallaway explains the process used to refuel aircraft within the airport hangers
Visiting East Grinstead Hospital
Ms. Lavallee shares her personal story about her experience of visiting the burn victims of East Grinstead Hospital and finding the strength to socialize with them.
Blackouts and Bombing Raids
Ms. Lavallee tells us about experiencing the blackouts and bombing raids while living in London and a close call she encountered at her living quarters.
Her Opportunity to go Overseas
Ms. Lavallee shares her story about being asked by the adjutant during a church service about going overseas and how she promptly replied, ”Yes!”
Wearing the Canadian Badge with Pride
Ms. Lavallee speaks about the recognition received by a gentleman in England when wearing the maple leaf badge on her uniform
Being Wounded Ended My War
Mr. Lockyer tells us about being wounded and how that was his last day of service in Normandy.
Reading Letters For a Different Reason
Mr. Lockyer explains why letters were read in unsealed envelopes, not for the reasons you may have thought.
Pep Talk on Juno Beach
Mr. Lockyer tells us about the day they arrived on Juno beach and about getting a pep talk by the colonel.
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