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Raids on German Army

Mr. Mason describes the series of raids on the German army in which he took part, and the purpose of these raids to capture prisoners who could supply information on planned German troop movement.

Trenches

Mr. Mason recalls the preparation for the Battle of the Somme. He gives a good description of his time in the trenches and then goes on to describe the planning for the Canadian taking of Vimy Ridge.

Off Duty Activities

Ms. MacKinnon remembers the details of meeting the Canadian Army officer who would later become her husband.

Hospital Work

Ms. MacKinnon speaks of arriving in France during the First World War, the deadly influenza epidemic of 1918 and several interesting stories from her hospital work.

Trench Warfare

Mr. MacDougall entered France in March of 1918. He describes here his duties and the experience of trench warfare at the front in Arras. He goes on to recall the important battle of Amiens in August of 1918.

D-Day Patients

Ms. Seeley remembers D-Day and speaks of several moving experiences with her patients.

Reaction to Armistice

Mr. MacDougall remembers his reaction when he learned the Armistice had been declared. He goes on to speak of the service his Father and brothers also gave during the First World War.

Advanced Army Training

Mr. MacDougall took advanced army training during the Spring of 1916 at Camp Aldershot in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia.

Last 100 days of First World War

The last one hundred days of the First World War are remembered by Mr. Lidstone.

Trenches

Mr. Lidstone gives a good account of life at the front in the trenches of France during the latter part of the First World War, followed by the war's ending.

Experience in Trenches. Prisoner of War.

Mr. Gies recalls his experiences in the trenches of France during the First World War. During the Battle of the Somme, he was captured and taken Prisoner of War by the German Army.

Return to Civilian Life

Mr. Fitsell remembers his return to civilian life as he arrived back in Canada following his service during the First World War.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19