Mr. Linden shares his story of going home to Winnipeg for Christmas and telling his mother that he was joining the air force.
Joining up Just Seemed Like the Thing to Do!
Mr. McKerracher speaks about his decision to join the army. He provides detail of his basic training and travel overseas as part of the anti-aircraft regiment.
I Might Not Come Back
Mr. Niles describes how he told each of his parents about his deployment to Korea and how his mother tried to get him home before he finished his tour of duty.
One Miserable Place
Mr. Niles describes the type of training he received and the miserable weather conditions at Camps Petawawa and Wainwright.
First Day Failure
Mr. Niles talks about his first job as a labourer and about joining the Canadian Army.
Halifax Riots
As a young person growing up in Halifax, Mr. Niles recalls the riots that broke out in downtown Halifax at the end of the war.
Short of Reinforcements
Dr. Theal describes his activities as a recruiter before sailing overseas.
Joining the army
Mr. Schreyer talks about his experience in joining the Canadian Army.
Basic Training
Mr. Schreyer talks about his experience in basic training as a new recruit and the discipline he had to learn.
Fascination for Radio
Mr. Barrie attributes his fascination for radio as being the major reason for becoming a Leading Aircraftsman during his service with the RCAF
Reasons for joining the Navy
Mr. Brown shares his story about the desire to join the navy and his chance to go to sea.
A Different Kind of Life
Mr. Belzile discusses his steps through basic and officer training.