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Poison ivy for toilet paper
Mr. Close describes some aspects of his recruitment and basic training, and in humorous fashion, outlines one of the risks of camp life.
Gunners chained to the gun
Mr. Huckerby describes advancing on the Germans, taking prisoners and securing a German machine gun position. He also discusses the vulnerability he felt there.
We pushed them back
Mr. Huckerby describes the 46th Battalion’s assault on the Germans at Amiens, and driving them back to a chalk pit.
They used gas on us
Mr. Huckerby describes having to wade through four feet (over a metre) of water in the trenches, and being gassed during a night raid.
My first trip into the line
Mr. Huckerby describes his first night in action; being attacked from behind by Canadian artillery fired by Germans who had captured their support positions.
The Suicide battalion
Mr. Huckerby describes the allocation of troops to different battalions, and talks about his experiences as a bayonet and physical training instructor.
It was just like confinement
Mr. Huckerby describes convoying to England and being sent down to Bramshott Camp for quarantine and training.
We Deserve Recognition
Mr. Agerbak offers his feelings on what he feels is the low esteem given to the Veterans of Hong Kong by their peers, and argues for better recognition of his (their) service.
Impacts of Hong Kong
Mr. Agerbak describes the long-term physical and emotional impacts of his service in Hong Kong.
I Never Saw One Canadian . . . it Really Burnt my Butt.
Mr. Agerbak describes his disappointment upon reaching American soil and seeing no Canadians. He talks about his trip home and seeing his parents.
It Took Them Quite a While to Find Us
Mr. Agerbak describes how a hidden radio informed them the war was over and discusses his voyage home to Canada.
I Was the One That Got the Beating
Mr. Agerbak describes various aspects of working as a blacksmith in the Yokohama shipyards, nutrition, responsibilities, and discipline.
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