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Young Canadian’s Ignorance of their own history.

Mr. Blackburn talks of his concern about young Canadians’ ignorance of their own history.

Tough days

Mr. Blackburn talks about how tough it was being in their first gun position, with dead bodies scattered around them, some of which had been there for a month. They are then moved into a very vulnerable position in full view of the enemy.

Journey to France

Mrs. Page talks about penicillin (or the newness of it), and then going over to France to work.

Verriere Ridge

Mr. Smith talks about how he was wounded on the Verriere Ridge.

Motorcycle Convoys

Mr. Blackburn talks about the dangers of riding a motorcycle in a convoy.

Lessons learned in Training

Mr. Blackburn talks about valuable lessons he learned in training.

Joining the Royal Canadian Artillery (RCA)

Mr. Blackburn talks about why he ended up in the RCA, versus the navy or the air force (or the infantry).

Attack on Hellville (Part 2 of 2)

After the initial attack they had to search all the buildings one by one.

Attack on Hellville (Part 1 of 2)

Mr. Rusling describes the attack on Hellville with 20mm guns and mortars. It was the first time that he saw a grenade being thrown. Fortunately, no one was injured.

Close Relationships

Mr. Thompson speaks of the impact his wartime service had and continues to have on his life. He also shares what he feels future generations of Canadians should know about the sacrifices his generation made during the Second World War.

Close Relationships

Close relationships developed as a result of wartime service. Mr Thompson reflects on one that lasted a lifetime.

Shrapnel Injury

On his second day in France, Mr. Thompson was taken out of action after a piece of shrapnel lodged in one of his legs.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19