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Awarded the Military Medal
Mr. Morrison discusses the event that led to his being awarded the Military Medal; successfully holding a critical position against a German smoke screen and attack.
Self-inflicted wounds
Mr. Morrison describes how his rationing party arrives back at the front minus two men. Later, he meets one of the two men, who explains to him that they had wounded one another to get out of the front lines
Lousy Humor
Mr. Morrison tells a funny story about his pal Corkum's pet louse.
An Outpost in No-Man's Land
Mr. Morrison describes the difficulty of digging trenches in chalky ground, and one man's attempt at relieving a stressful situation. A sniper shoots the man through both cheeks without him losing a tooth.
Deception at Amiens
Mr. Morrison describes how the Germans were deceived into weakening their defenses at Amiens. As a result of this, the Canadian army advanced seven miles on the opening day of the Battle of Amiens.
Rehabilitation in PEI
Mr. Boyce describes going to a rehab hospital in Charlottetown, and sleeping outdoors in order to get adequate air, despite frigid winter conditions.
Mustard Gas Victim
Mr. Boyce describes being poisoned by mustard gas, returning to England and finally being repatriated to Canada.
Mustard Gas Versus Cloud Gas
Mr. Boyce discusses the difference between cloud gas and mustard gas, which was delivered by artillery shell. He describes the futility of trying to wear a gas mask in a combat situation.
Vimy Ridge Was Decisive
Mr. Boyce describes the value of tunnels to the eventual success of the Canadian assault on Vimy, and discusses the demoralization of the defeated German prisoners.
Citizen Soldiers
Mr. Boyce describes the fact that Canada's 'citizen soldiers' had more innovative training than those Allied soldiers who had had three years of compulsory training.
The Somme – Roles Reversed
Mr. Boyce discusses the Battle of the Somme as being the point where the Allies switched from defensive to offensive strategies.
Muddy Conditions for Guns
Mr. Boyce describes the difficulty of moving guns because of the mud and the necessity of blowing holes through German barbed wire while constantly repositioning to avoid counter fire.
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