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Might As Well Fight For The Army

Mr. Reitsma recalls how he and a friend joined the Army following a scuffle at a strike in Vancouver, BC.

Discipline and Modern Readiness

Mr. Chaisson speaks of how the level of discipline in the military today is nowhere near what it was when he entered the service, and the negative impact he thinks it's had on the readiness of the military.

Stay or Go

Mr. Chaisson recalls how a going away party for him helped him decide to make a career out of the services.

Food to Child Amputees

Mr. Chaisson recalls giving away his food to child amputees in Inchon, and realizing how much harder life was for people there, than people in Canada.

On To France-And Eventually The War's End

The Italian Campaign is over and the Loyal Edmonton Regiment has moved into the French City of Marseilles.

The Rest Of The Story

Mr. Lenko completes the story of his encounter with members of the German Army as he attempts to deliver a supply of ammunition to Canadian soldiers.

Germans - Up Close

Mr. Lenko was among five men chosen to carry a supply of ammunition to soldiers engaging the Germans across a valley. It's a harrowing experience for him when he separates from the rest of the group on the way to the site of the fighting.

A Close Call With A Mortar Shell

Mr. Lenko gets separated from his unit near San Fortunato. He tells a story of a very close call with a mortar shell.

D-Day in Italy - The War Goes On

It's D-Day, June 6, 1944. Lady Astor has referred to the troops in Italy as "The D-Day Dodgers". Mr. Lenko is asked how he and his comrades in Italy - near Rome at the time - reacted to her words.

Death And Life

In the midst of the battle for Monte Cassino, Mr. Lenko has to deal with finding bodies of other Canadian soldiers and relates a remarkable chain of events that takes the lives of three of his comrades while sparing his own.

More From Sicily

Mr. Lenko continues his dramatic account of the experience of a single day in Sicily - the day he describes as the most critical.

The Deadly Price Of War

Some experiences during his time in Sicily were gruesome and sad. They were also very difficult for Mr. Lenko to talk about.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19