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Patriotism versus a Job

Mr. Rogers is asked what he would say to the young people of Canada today if he was speaking to them about love of country, duty and patriotism. His candid answer may surprise you.

Every Person Was Important to the Victory

Mr. Rogers gives great credit to the work of the infantry. He goes on to make the point that every person involved in the war effort made an important contribution to the Allied victory.

The War Ends

It’s early May, 1945 and Mr. Rogers recalls the day the war in Europe ended.

Caen and Beyond

The 3rd Division, of which the 12th Field Regiment is a part, eventually finds itself near Caen. They witness the destructive bombing that levelled the historic French city.

Beyond the Normandy Beach

The 12th Field Regiment encountered relatively light opposition along their section of the beach and managed to move seven miles inland on the first day. As night came, it continued to be a noisy and active operation.

The Normandy Landing

Mr. Rogers, along with his regiment, was assigned to provide artillery support from off-shore barges for the troops moving onto the beaches at Normandy, France.

Preparing for D-Day

Mr. Rogers talks about loading their barges and waiting out the weather until they could sail out for the D-Day attack.

Dieppe Raid Impact

Mr. Roger’s regiment was not involved in the Dieppe Raid in August, 1942 as they continued training in England but he was asked to speak about the impact the failed raid had on him and his comrades.

Enlisting

On February 18, 1941, Mr. Rogers enlisted in the Canadian Army. He describes why he felt compelled to do so.

War - Not all Memories are Bad Ones

Mr. Chisholm recalls the best time he had during his wartime service.

Home to Canada in 1943

Mr. Chisholm returned to Canada in May, 1943. He eventually found himself in Ottawa, unsure of what his future duties entailed.

Posted to Train New Pilots in Cairo

Mr. Chisholm speaks of reaching his required 200 hours of operational flying and returning to Cairo to train new pilots.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19