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WREN Basic Training
Mrs. Greer describes basic training as both scary and exciting. The barracks had been old correctional buildings. She describes how the other women in basic training seem to come together and the strict regulations she and the other women had to follow.
The Longest Day
Mr. Gorsline talks about their return to Southampton with casualties.
Minesweeper Sinks
Mr. Gorsline talks about how he watched a minesweeper sink on his return trip to Southampton.
Ship Receives Casualties.
Mr. Gorsline talks about the ship receiving casualties from the D-Day landings.
Getting the Troops Ashore
Mr. Gorsline talks about the D-Day landing.
One landing craft survives
Mr. Gorsline talks about D-Day
Going into action on D-Day
Mr. Gorsline talks about the night-crossing to Normandy.
Preparing for D-Day (Part 2)
Mr. Gorsline talks about the time leading-up to D-Day.
Preparing for D-Day (Part 1)
Mr. Gorsline talks about the time leading-up to D-Day.
Navy Training
Mr. Gorsline talks about basic training in Quebec City, and the obstacles that faced the French Canadians who wanted to join the Navy
Re-adjusting to civilian life
Ms. Stevens talks about finding a job at Hayward's and maintaining contact with the many friends she made during her wartime service in the navy.
Halifax VE-Day Riots
The looting and the rioting in Halifax was extensive. Navy personnel were blamed and barred from restaurants and other establishments.
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