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The 18 Pounder
Mr. Munro describes how he and his gun crew would use the 18 pounder artillery gun to train, shooting at wooden tanks that were pulled along by tractors on long cables, while on exercise in Petawawa, Ontario.
Back to Canada
Mr. Tomlin describes the happy, poignant and bitter aspects of returning home after the war.
Things were changing
Mr. Laxton describes the steps leading to his becoming a Terrain Analyst.
Too Light
Mr. Knox describes how he was 15 pounds under weight when he first tried to enlist.
Bombing and gunnery school
Mr. West talks of his time in Fingal, Ontario, while he attended a bombing and gunnery training centre.
Overnight Honeymoon
Mr. Pike recalls being called back to the ship, the morning after being married.
Jumpy Nerves
Mr. Gowing describes how although memories don't actually haunt him, events can trigger flashback type memories. He then describes how his jumpy post-war nerves made him a dangerous man to wake up, and recalls how he reacted to a firecracker thrown at his feet weeks after returning from Korea.
Joining Up
Mr. Gowing attributes part of his ambition to serve Canada, to his learning of war as a child. He then describes how he left his job in the middle of work in order to enlist.
Blown Up With Gunfire
Mr. Fisk describes sweeping up and disabling German mines.
The Age of the Zoot Suiters
Mr. Fisk describes his call up and a clash with Zoot Suiters in Montreal.
Everybody's Doing It
Mr. Fisk discusses his reasons for enlisting.
A Better Person
Ms. MacNeil says that her time in the army was the three best years of her life. She explains why she feels it makes you a better person.
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