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Torpedoed Part 2 of 2
Mr. Sutherland continues hi story about being torpedoed aboard the SS Winnipeg II.
Torpedoed Part 1 of 2
Mr. Sutherland talks about his return to Canada on foreign service leave aboard a freighter called the SS Winnipeg II when they were torpedoed while having dinner.
“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2
Mr. Sutherland has another close call, and because of his reaction to this, his George Medal is taken away.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3
Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.
“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3
Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.
Assignment on HMS Prosperine
Mr. Sutherland became an officer in the navy and volunteers for mine disposal duties.
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