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Hong Kong POW

The diet fed to the Hong Kong Prisoners of War by the Japanese is described by Mr. Purse.

Hong Kong POW

Mr. Purse recalls the day the Japanese troops arrived in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong

Mr. Purse describes his first impression of the army's military camp in Hong Kong and goes on to explain why he originally thought the Canadian troops had been sent there.

Rainy Days in India

Mr. Duffley talks about the weather in "the wettest part of the world".

Close call on the runway

Mr. Duffley tells about trying to take off with water in the fuel tanks.

Significance of Korean War

Mr. Petit talks about the relationships between Canadian soldiers and members of the forces of other countries in Korea at the time. He also speaks about the quality of Canadian rations and reflects on the end of hostilities. He then goes on to offer his thoughts on the purpose and significance of the war in Korea.

PPCLI Duties

Now in Korea, Mr. Petit describes some of the duties of his PPCLI unit.

Training

Mr. Petit received six months' basic training in Ipperwash, Ontario then moved west.

Family Involvement in Wartime

Mr. Petit, a veteran of the Korean War, explains the involvement of various members of his family who served in wartime, dating back to the Riel Rebellion.

Cost of Second World War. Remembrance.

Mr. Murray reflects on modern day Remembrance Day ceremonies and on the cost of the allied victory in the Second World War.

Army Commanders Course

As the end of the war nears, Mr. Murray is promoted to Major and sent to England to take a course designed for army commanders. He discovers it's not where he wants to be.

Minefields

Still in Italy, an attempt to clear a minefield results in bloodshed and death for several of Mr. Murray's troops.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19