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Day of Dieppe Raid Starts Early

Early in the moring of August 19, 1942, events began to unfold that would lead to the Dieppe Raid. Mr. Gorman was asleep in his bed.

POW in Germany

As a Prisoner of War in the Rouen hospital, Mr. Gorman continues the story of his treatment there and his subsequent move to a POW camp located in Eastern Germany.

Dispatch Rider Risky Job

Mr. Gorman served as a dispatch rider for a period of time while stationed at Aldershot in England. He was asked to explain the high casualty numbers among dispatch riders while still some distance from the actual war front.

Meeting His Future Wife in England

Now in England, stationed at Aldershot, Mr. Gorman tells how he met his future wife, Gwen, at a neighbouring town’s firehall dance.

Darkness Comes Early (Part 2 of 3)

Mr. Robitaille tells the story of his reconnaissance mission at Santa Maria.

Darkness Comes Early (Part 1 of 3)

Mr. Robitaille tells the story of his reconnaissance mission at Santa Maria.

Posted Overseas

Mr. Gorman’s battalion, stationed at Camp Borden, Ontario, was assigned go overseas. However, he and several other members of his platoon were not old enough for overseas duty. How he got around this problem is a humorous story with some rather sad results.

Realizing What They Went Through (Part 2 of 2).

Ms. Duncan talks about some of the people she treated, and the types of things they had been through.

Realizing What They Went Through (Part 1 of 2)

Ms. Duncan talks about some of the people she treated, and the types of things they had been through.

Leaving Camp

Mr. Robitaille talks about being with the Royal Canadian Regiment at the Valcartier camp.

Transfer to the Norwegian Army

Mr. Heward explains his transfer from the Canadian Army to the Norwegian Army and his duties surveying the German heavy water plant in Norway.

Air Attack and Retreat to India

Mr. Finnis talks about the retreat to India, and being attacked from the air when he was serving in Burma.

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