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Duties of a Communications Gunner
Mr. Candow describes his role in the 166th Newfoundland Field Artillery Regiment.
On To "The Boot"
After some six weeks in Sicily, the order came to cross the Strait of Messina to mainland Italy. On arrival, thousands of Italian soldiers willingly surrender to allied forces. As the squadron moves inland, the worst kind of attack - friendly fire - takes its toll.
Landing on the Beaches of Sicily
Mr. Hyde’s squadron reached Sicily and he describes their going ashore.
Different Regiment - Still A Waiting Game
By the spring of 1943, Mr. Hyde has been moved to "A" Squadron, 4th Canadian Battalion, 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and is in Scotland waiting for word on their next move.
It pancaked to a landing
Mr. Conrad gives an eye witness account of an Allied spotter plane being chased and shot down by a German aircraft, with a surprisingly humorous outcome.
Maintaining communications
Mr. Conrad describes with pride the role of a battery signaller in maintaining communications among three lateral batteries, and headquarters.
Gas attacks
Mr. Conrad describes being slightly gassed, and countermeasures against gas attacks.
A lot of people drowned
Mr. Conrad offers some general comments about the death toll at the Somme, the horrible conditions at Passchendaele, and concludes by describing in more specific detail his own living conditions.
Our line had been cut
Mr. Conrad describes the circumstances at Hill 70 which led to his being awarded the Military Medal (MM) (conspicuous bravery under enemy fire) for repairing communication wires while being strafed by German machine gunners.
Over the top
Mr. Conrad describes the fatal wounding of a fellow signaler in the forward trench at Vimy Ridge.
Armistice is signed
Mr. Conrad describes the disappointment of not being with his unit on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918, but making up for it by celebrating in London.
Canada and First World War. Patriotism and Duty.
Mr. Connett is asked for his thoughts on Canada's contribution to victory in the First World War. He also offers some thoughts to young Canadians on the subjects of patriotism and duty.
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