Arriving in the Congo
Heroes Remember
Arriving in the Congo
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Description
Mr. Terry recalls the trip to the Congo aboard the North Star and explains his first impression.
Bob Terry
Bob Terry was born on May 30, 1936 in London, England. He remembers walking in London and seeing a sign saying “come to Canada” and that is when he decided to join. After basic training in Trenton he was posted to the Congo. Later Mr. Terry went to Cyprus where he served with the Royal Signals maintaining radio masts for the British. After leaving the military he worked as a salesman and a commissioner.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 1:15
- Person Interviewed:
- Bob Terry
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Branch:
- Army
- Rank:
- Master-Corporal
- Occupation:
- Communication (Visual)
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