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Victoria Cross

Mr. Smith describes the encounter with German troops across the Savio River in Italy for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross. He goes on to tell of receiving his medal from King George VI in his private apartment at Buckingham Palace. The video concludes as he speaks about his return to Vancouver and the hero's reception he received.

Engagement With Enemy

Mr. Sinclair remembers his first engagement with the enemy.

Aboriginal Treatment

Mr. Sinclair thinks back to the fair treatment he received as an Aboriginal serving in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.

Wounded In Action

Mr. Parker concludes his story about the Marksman being torpedoed with her eventual demise. He also talks about close friendships that developed on the ship.

Fear sets in

Mr. Parker talks about how a man's death haunted him as they moved into position on their start line. He then talks about a corporal who came to him for reassurance.

A soldier dies in his arms

Mr. Parker tells a story of moving up the line in Italy at night, and having to try and help a wounded man in the dark.

Early years and enlisting

Mr. Sinclair speaks of the difficulty he encountered as a Cree going into an English-only school system at the age of 5 years. He also recalls the day Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939 and his later enlistment in the Canadian Army.

No surrender

Mr. McVicar talks about Japan's refusal to surrender, and life in the Tropics with scorpions and malaria.

Nursing Training

Ms. Seeley recalls her nursing training and her deep desire to serve her country during the Second World War.

End of Overseas Duty

Ms. Rogers recalls the end of her overseas service and is asked if she was happy to be coming back home to Canada.

Stationed in France

After D-Day, Ms. Rogers was sent to France where she was attached to a head injury unit.

Experiences With Patients

Stationed at a Canadian military hospital in Bramshot, England, Ms. Rogers recalls various experiences with patients while at that location.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19