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A Signaller

Mr. MacDougall describes how his brigade was broken up to provide reinforcements to the four brigades already in France, and his role as a signaller in a machine gun battalion.

Friday the 13th

Mr. MacDougall discusses the formation of a uniquely Nova Scotian brigade, and sailing for England on Friday the 13th aboard the SS Olympia.

Elephant Grass

Mr. Knapton recalls what it was like walking through a field in the Congo.

A Bird’s Eye View

Mr. Knapton explains a technique for hunting that the natives used.

Bad Situation in Congo

Mr. Knapton explains the reason for the United Nation’s involvement in peacekeeping in the Congo.

First Impressions of the Congo

Mr. Knapton describes the sights when first arriving in the Congo.

Mr. Big Man

While working in South Lebanon, Mr. Gallant helped many local people, earning him the nickname of Mr. Big Man.

Tainted Views

Mr. Gallant tells us how his postings in the Middle East changed his preconceptions.

Liam

When the Gulf War broke out, families of Canadians posted in Israel as part of the UN Truce Supervision Organization had to be evacuated, but a nine month pregnant mother just could not. This is how the baby’s adventure begins...

Palestinians

Mr. Gallant tells us about the hardships of Palestinians in Israel as he witnessed them.

Taking Gifts Across the Israeli Border

Mr. Gallant witnesses the implications of bringing gifts across the border and the intense search actioned by the Israeli guards.

Arranged Marriages

When weddings were arranged between people of the same religion living on either side of the heavily guarded Syria-Israeli border, it was part of Mr. Gallant’s duties to escort them.

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