Mr. Gouchie was part of the 2nd wave that landed at Juno Beach on D-Day. He tells us about that landing and the first few hours of the battle.
Eleven Months of Action
Mr. Gouchie describes what he saw and went through for the eleven months following D-Day.
Digging Holes
Mr. Gouchie tells us that he dug more holes over there (France) than you could plow up in a month and explains why.
Close Call With a Tank
Mr. Gouchie recalls a time when he was almost run over by a tank.
Mutt and Jeff
Mr. Gouchie tells a humorous story of his friend trying to eat his supper.
Being a Sniper
Mr. Gouchie talks about his role as a sniper.
Better to Wound than to Kill
During training Mr. Gouchie was told it was better to wound the enemy than to kill him. He tells us why and also tells us of the house they referred to as the "ghost house."
Starving in Holland
Mr. Gouchie describes the conditions in Holland when it was liberated by the Canadians.