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The Role of a Signalman
Mr. Carney provides detail of his responsibilities as a signalman and how he maintained the communication lines.
Living Quarters and Equipment
Mr. Carney describes the living quarters and how the soldiers scrounged for equipment to make it more comfortable.
Wet Conditions
Mr. Taylor describes weather conditions in Korea, in particular the impact of mud resulting from the monsoon rains.
Forward Observation Posts
Mr. Taylor describes joining the Royal Twenty Second Regiment (Vandoos) as a wireless operator, and describes the workings of a forward observation post.
The Road to Korea
Mr. Taylor describes why he enlisted for Korean duty and discusses basic training, his trip over and his first impression of Korea.
Bothered by the Children and Poverty
Mr. Carney expresses his sincere concern for the living conditions of the Korean people.
Trip Over to Korea
Mr. Carney describes his voyage overseas and his reaction when landing in Yokohama, Japan.
Good Food On Board Ship
Mr. White remembers the quality of the food on board HMCS Sioux.
A Co-operative Effort
Mr. White explains the role and effectiveness of the international navy that was assembled to patrol the waters off South Korea during the years of the war, 1950-53.
Chinese Forces Invade The South
Chinese forces, moving in through North Korea, invaded South Korea shortly after HMCS Sioux returned from the repair of their vessel in Japan.
Some Rough Water
Life aboard ship was not always smooth sailing, especially in stormy Pacific waters.
Shore Leave Excursions
Occasional shore leave took members of the crew of HMCS Sioux to some interesting places, including the Japanese city of Nagasaki.
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