Soldiers Sent Over Like Guinea Pigs
Heroes Remember
Soldiers Sent Over Like Guinea Pigs
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Description
Mr. Ott provides his opinion on how his unit was sent over to serve in a country that because of circumstance would haunt them for the rest of their lives.
David Ott
Mr. David Ott was born January 26, 1968 in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Fresh out of high school, Mr. Ott made his decision to join the military and entered battle school. The military way of life held a fascination for him and after being in army cadets for 6-7 years prior, it was an easy decision to choose army as his branch of service for active duty service. He joined The Royal Canadian Regiment and held rank of Corporal. Mr. Ott took his basic training in Petawawa, Ontario and after six months there, travelled to Germany for additional preparation. In 1992, Mr. Ott was part of the contingent of soldiers to arrive in the besieged city of Sarajevo for the purpose providing humanitarian aid and medical supplies, as well as reopening of the airport and for this received an honour, Commander-in-Chief Unit commendation. Mr. Ott made the decision to leave the military shortly after this tour.
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- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 1:20
- Person Interviewed:
- David Ott
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Location/Theatre:
- Sarajevo
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- Royal Canadian Regiment
- Rank:
- Corporal
- Occupation:
- Rifleman
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