Mr. MacDougall describes how his brigade was broken up to provide reinforcements to the four brigades already in France, and his role as a signaller in a machine gun battalion.
Friday the 13th
Mr. MacDougall discusses the formation of a uniquely Nova Scotian brigade, and sailing for England on Friday the 13th aboard the SS Olympia.
Protect your Country!
Mr. Taylor expresses the view that it is everyone’s responsibility to protect their country.
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.
Sympathy for the Enemy
Mr. Taylor describes having to search German prisoners and the empathy he felt for them.
First Encounter With Death
Mr. Taylor describes his reaction to seeing dead and mutilated bodies for the first time.
Radio Operator
Mr. Taylor describes his radio equipment as well as his responsibilities while in action.
Protecting the ship
Mr. Taylor describes how he was given the role of anti-aircraft gunner while aboard ship.
Training in Canada
Mr. Taylor describes various aspects of his training after enlisting during the Second World War, in particular maintaining artillery in the salty maritime air.