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Worst Experience

Mr. Pfeifer recalls how his role as Regimental Police with the 2nd Battalion PPCLI resulted in his worst experience in Korea.

Jumpy Upon Return

Upon Mr. Pfeifer’s return to Canada he told his friends not to touch him from behind as he was a little jumpy. One guy learned what he was talking about the hard way.

Well Dug In

Mr. Pfeifer recalls how well the Chinese were dug into the hillsides, recalling how well they would manage to survive heavy airborne offensives.

Ambushed by a Panther - Severely Wounded

Mr. Giovannetti recalls when his Sherman tank was ambushed by a German Panther. He describes how the Sherman was destroyed and he was almost fatally injured.

Shooter in the Steeple

Mr. Giovannetti recalls being shot at while driving into Falaise with his armoured unit, and blowing up the shooters hiding spot. He also describes seeing the same location during a post-war visit.

Serbian Head Games

Mr. Campbell explains about how the Serbian soldiers would always point their guns at the peace officers but would never shoot. He explains how you got used to it and knew exactly how to react.

Looking Back

Mr. Forsyth speaks to his attitude toward the Japanese people today, and how his experience effected him in later life.

Liberated

Mr. Forsyth remembers food and clothing being dropped by American planes shortly after the war ended.

Dying for a Drink

Mr. Forsyth remembers four men being accidentally poisoned when trying to steal what they thought was alcohol.

On the Wings of a Mother’s Prayers

Mr. Forsyth remembers how the POW’s kept their morale up.

Company Soup

Mr. Forsyth recalls some of the more questionable food he ate while at 5B - cat, dog, and insects included.

Dying for a Red Cross Parcel

Mr. Forsyth recalls an incident of two POWs being fatally beaten and abused for attempting to steal Red Cross packages which the Japanese had been taking for themselves.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19