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Function of the 10th Field Ambulance

Dr. Theal gives a general description of a field hospital and his reliance on the padre.

I saw a body floating by.

Dr. Theal describes his D-Day arrival in France and joining his unit outside of Caen.

Independence

Dr. Theal reflects on Canada’s fatalities, and on how he and our country matured.

Anthony Eden’s Estate

Dr. Theal describes his responsibilities as a camp physician, as well as his impressions of Yorkshire and its people.

Short of Reinforcements

Dr. Theal describes his activities as a recruiter before sailing overseas.

Joining the army

Mr. Schreyer talks about his experience in joining the Canadian Army.

Against Communism

Mr. Schreyer recalls his thoughts on Communism and the effects it could have if it came to Canada.

The Depression Years

Mr. Schreyer describes what effect the depression years had on his family.

That was a long trip smelling that.

Mr. Sutherland describes being forced at bayonet point to board a reeking troop ship which had been a cattle boat, a lengthy voyage to England, and being fired on by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland.

Purple Heart Medal

Mr. Schreyer talks about the day he was offered the Purple Heart and why he refused it.

Living conditions on the hill.

Mr. Schreyer describes bunker conditions on the hill and about the rules that were adhered to regarding passwords and “no go” areas on the hill.

Artillery attack on German Soldiers

Mr. Schreyer talks about his first face to face encounter with German soldiers who he had to transport to POW centres after a fierce artillery barrage in Germany.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19