Hunger and civilian interaction in France

Mr. Page discusses the hunger among French civilians and watching children licking out empty meat tins. He also describes being billeted with a French family and their little girl crying for a goodbye kiss.

Fenton Page

Fenton Page was born on October 23, 1895 in Rockport, Nova Scotia. His father was a sea captain, and he also went to sea, serving on a government ship as a mess boy for two years. In the fall of 1917, Mr. Page enlisted in the Royal Canadian Regiment. He taught basic training in Halifax until going overseas in January, 1918. In June of 1918, Mr. Page went to France where he served as a cook in a field kitchen. His most vivid recollection is feeding the hungry in France. After the war, Mr. Page continued to chef in much more agreeable surroundings, namely private yachts.

Medium:

Video

Owner:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Duration:

1:11

Person Interviewed:

Fenton Page

War, Conflict or Mission:

First World War

Branch:

Army

Units/Ship:

Royal Canadian Regiment

Rank:

Private

Occupation:

Cook

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