On Guard at the Green Line
Heroes Remember
On Guard at the Green Line
Transcript
Description
Mr. Beyea describes situations that occur while on guard duty at the green line.
Robert Beyea
Mr. Robert Beyea was born in Saint John, New Brunswick December 14, 1942. After obtaining his education, he was very anxious to join the military. Initially his preference was to become a sailor, however, with no vacancies and little patience, Mr. Beyea decided to join the army. In 1961, he became part of the Royal Dragoons Regiment and obtained basic training in Camp Borden, Ontario. Mr. Beyea chose the trade of tank driver and gunner and continued on to become an instructor training new recruits. Holding rank of corporal, he travelled to Cyprus in 1964 and was part of the first contingent to travel there on behalf of the Canadian military. Mr. Beyea later retired from the army and speaks to youth about his feelings on the importance of service in the military. Mr. Beyea now resides in Fredericton, New Brunswick with his family.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- February 10, 2009
- Duration:
- 2:00
- Person Interviewed:
- Robert Beyea
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Cyprus
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- Royal Canadian Dragoons
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Occupation:
- Tank Driver
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