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A catchy little poem
Mr. MacDonald describes his Legion involvement, Remembrance Day, and recites a poignant poem to surviving Veterans.
They were good weapons
Mr. MacDonald compares the quality of Canadian vs. German weaponry.
They hit him with a Schmeizer
Mr. MacDonald describes night patrols at the Maas River, and a German act of mercy.
They were a crack outfit, a good outfit
Mr. MacDonald describes joining the 5th Anti-tank Battalion and discusses its weaponry.
They lost 250 men
Mr. MacDonald describes the deadly "friendly fire" accident at Caen, France
He'd just dodge and duck
Mr. MacDonald describes the broad spectrum of his basic training and in particular the Bofors anti-aircraft gun.
Who wants to remember that?
Mr. Stewart describes the desperation of the hungry in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Two swimming pools filled with sand
Mr. Stewart compares the spartan environment of the Liberty ship ‘SS Elgin Victory’ to the plush troop carrier ‘SS Europa’
It was just rubble
Mr. Stewart life in Bremerhaven, Germany after a bombing raid.
They travelled two hundred yards apart
Mr. Stewart describes the changing makeup of convoys at sea.
They don't check your ankles
Mr. Stewart talks about the Black Market and bartering for goods and services.
We looked after one boiler
Mr. Stewart compares experiences on deck and in the engine room.
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