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Mr. Terry recalls a situation after meeting up with one of the local Congolese army.

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.

Medium:: Video
Owner:: Veterans Affairs Canada
Duration:: 2:29
Person Interviewed:: Bob Terry
War, Conflict or Mission:: Canadian Armed Forces
Branch:: Army
Rank:: Master-Corporal
Occupation:: Communication (Visual)

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Date modified:: 2024-12-30