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My great coat never dried the whole time I was there.
Mr. Savage describes being in the trenches for the first time, and some aspects of what life in the trenches was like.
You seldom saw a shattered cemetery.
Mr. Savage describes some divine inspiration in locating a safe place to sleep.
Patriotism is necessary.
Mr. Peterson reflects on camaraderie in the line of fire, his pride in service and the need for patriotic vigilance.
Gas exposure and injury to the eye
Mr. Peterson describes in general the German use of explosive shells to deliver gas attacks, and more specifically being blinded in his right eye by exposure to gas.
War is thankless
Mr. Peterson discusses the increasing independence of the Canadian Corps at Vimy, followed by his reflections on the likelihood of survival on the Front.
Enjoying every minute of his service
Mr. Peterson describes the light-hearted attitude of Canadian soldiers new to France, and how they got a sense of reality after being moved to the front.
Our first march was thirty-two miles.
Mr. Perdue describes his basic training, and being withheld from active duty because of his skill as a bootmaker.
All he had was two holes for a nose.
Mr. Perdue describes some of the devastating injuries he witnessed while overseas.
One of our convoy lost a propellor.
Mr. Perdue describes being convoyed to England and outwaiting a German submarine ambush at Liverpool.
Organization of the 5th Division to combat the Japanese.
Mr. Manson describes his role as a medical officer in British Columbia during the Second World War, first screening Air Force personnel and then as Chief Medical Officer for several field hospitals on the BC coast, which had been established because of the threat of Japanese invasion.
Remembrance Day Reflection
Mr. Manson offers his thoughts on November 11th.
Those are the ones that you must keep in mind.
Mr. Manson reflects on how today’s younger generation has renewed interest in Canada’s Veterans, and offers some advice about gratitude and respect for our Veterans’ efforts in past wars.
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