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Army officers are versatile.

Mr. Bowen offers his perspectives on how being an Army officer helped shape his attitudes and abilities

Peacekeeping in Cyprus

Mr. Bowen offers his opinion on being called a ‘peacekeeper’ and goes on to describe patrolling Cyprus’ Green Line, which divided the Turks and Greeks.

Recovering the dead

Mr. Bowen discusses the fact that the Chinese would set ambushes for stretcher bearers attempting to recover the dead, and would sometimes booby-trap the corpses.

War isn’t always honourable.

Mr. Bowen describes his role setting booby traps for the enemy. He describes in detail eliminating an enemy stronghold on a hill nicknamed ‘Guerty’.

Korea was a different war.

Mr. Bowen describes general conditions in the Korean war zone, and the overwhelming numerical superiority of the Chinese.

Becoming a paratrooper

Mr. Bowen discusses in detail the physical training necessary to become a paratrooper, and describes the emotional turmoil that sometimes resulted from jumping out of an aircraft.

Forward Observation Posts

Mr. Taylor describes joining the Royal Twenty Second Regiment (Vandoos) as a wireless operator, and describes the workings of a forward observation post.

Cockroaches in the Barracks

After having no luck getting rid of the cockroaches in the barracks, Ms. Brown tells a humourous story of how the girls caught the attention of the CO and had their problem solved.

The Fun Side of Service

Ms. Brown speaks about the fun while serving in the air force; the canteen facilities for the men and women of the mess and how little money they had to spend for the fun that they made.

Women’s Impact in the Forces

Ms. Brown expresses her pride of women’s participation in the air force and recognition they obtained from their service in Canada

A Chance to Fly

Ms. Brown explains the opportunity the WD’s were given to up on flight and the importance of having authorization to do so

Missing the Chance to go Overseas

Ms. Brown shares her story about the unusual circumstance of missing out on a posting to go for overseas which resulted in her being offered her Corporal hooks

Date modified:: 2019-02-19