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My Friends are in the Wrong Place
Reflecting back 70 years, Mr. Barr expresses his sadness in not being able to see his fellow comrades.
Montgomery Speaks
Mr. Barr recalls the speech of Montgomery and his persistent and winning attitude.
The Normandy Bombardment
Mr. Barr details the bombardment on the beaches of Normandy and credits his superiors with providing great leadership.
Twice Wounded, Still Here!
Mr. Barr shares in a humorous tone, his experiences of being wounded - one of them life threatening.
The Ceasefire Order is Issued
Mr. Barr recalls the final days of the war and witnesses the mass surrender of German soldiers.
Winning our Battles
In describing the operational strategies of the artillery, Mr. Barr commends their work having had complete success in all battles fought!
“This is your lifeline, don’t cut it!”
Mr. Barr recalls that the signal corps was able to maintain full communications throughout all battles fought during the Normandy campaign.
Counter Attacks Against the Germans
Mr. Barr details actions of the Canadian Army against the German 12 SS Division during the Normandy battle.
In the Shadows of the Great War
Mr. Barr recalls his decision to volunteer for the army.
Homecoming
Mr. Gerrard discusses being taken by the Americans to a hospital ship for medical treatment, then on to Guam for further medical assessment and treatment. He travels to San Francisco by boat and takes the train to Victoria, B.C. To his pleasure and surprise, his girlfriend (and future wife) is there to greet him.
Signs the War is Ending
Mr. Gerrard talks about how the men's spirits are buoyed by the arrival in camp of Canadian intelligence officers, who indicate the war is over. To celebrate, the men slaughter a cow found nearby and have their first real protein in almost four years. He describes the American food drop and donating the parachutes to the local Japanese who make clothing from them.
A Guard with Hot Foot
Mr. Gerrard describes an incident in the mines blacksmith shop where a Japanese guard stands too close to some molten steel rods and gets hot footed. Mr. Gerrard and his elderly Japanese foreman find the incident very amusing.
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