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Fellowship of Regiment
Mr. Lockyer explains the difference between the fellowship of the men.
Steel Needles and Canadian Nurses
After being wounded Mr. Lockyer found himself in a hospital where he was glad to see Canadian nurses and doctors.
Shipments From Home
Mr. Lockyer explains that infantry normally carry everything they own with them, but explains that many of the men shared many things as well as creatively packaged gifts from home.
Youth Awareness of the Forces
Mrs. Walmsley tells us about her encounter with youth and the recognition and awareness of her military service.
Commanding Officers Disrespect Towards Women
Mrs. Walmsley shares her feelings upon arrival at #6 Dunnville Manning Depot and the disrespect given by the Commanding Officers towards women service in the military.
Desire to go Overseas
Mrs. Walmsley speaks about her important role as senior supply officer and her keen desire to go overseas.
Reports of the War Being Over
Mr. Ford shares his story about their final realization that the war was over and actions leading up to the surrender of the Japanese.
RCAF Recruitment of Women
Mrs. Walmsley speaks about her opportunity of being in the first recruitment of women for service in the Second World War by the RCAF.
Significance of the POW Tag
Mr. Ford displays and explains in detail the purpose of wearing the POW tag and the ramifications if caught without it.
Nightmares
Mr. Toney describes the lingering emotional scars left by his military service and a unique way of coping with bad memories when they start to overwhelm him.
Remembrance Day
Mr. Toney discusses the meaning of Remembrance Day for him and encourages others to explore the significance of the poppy and of the Armistice.
Understand War
Mr. Toney offers a message for youth to read about and understand what war is and if you enlist, do so for the right reasons.
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