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It Was Like Real War
Mr. Clavel discusses the intense manoeuvers at Aldershot, followed by his unit's move to southeastern England. He contends that the Germans could easily have launched a successful invasion in that area.
British Resolve
Mr. Clavel describes the areas of England where he experienced bombing and offers his admiration for the British who carried on despite being constantly under attack.
Hockey and Brighton's Economy
Mr. Clavel describes playing hockey in Brighton and how it was enjoyed by the locals. He describes returning to the local pub a few years later and hearing that the Canadians had been valued customers and were missed.
Hockey and Brighton's Economy
Mr. Clavel describes playing hockey in Brighton and how it was enjoyed by the locals. He describes returning to the local pub a few years later and hearing that the Canadians had been valued customers and were missed.
Joining the Royal 22nd Regiment
Mr. Clavel describes joining the Royal 22nd as a reinforcement at Philippeville, Algeria. His first front line action occurs at Mount Etna, Sicily.
The Attack on Italy
Mr. Clavel describes the Royal 22nd Regiment’s uneventful landing in Messina, Italy and advancing unopposed on Italian positions. He expresses surprise at the wholesale surrender of the Italian forces.
Luck of the Draw – Fighting Patrols
Mr. Clavel describes going on a fighting patrol across the Sangro River in order to assess the German strength and seeing nothing. Held back because of an infection, he's unable to join another patrol from which only two of the original sixteen men return.
Medical Supplies to Ortona
Mr. Clavel describes coming under attack from German mortars as he attempts to find and deliver medical supplies to the Royal 22nd Regiment's advance position at Ortona
Close Calls in Italy
Mr. Clavel describes the mutilation a land mine can cause, and his good fortune of a shell landing close to him and not exploding.
Repatriation
Mr. Clavel describes being selected for the first return draft to Canada because of his long service.
Proud of his Service
Mr. Clavel reminisces about lost comrades and his own good fortune during the war, and with great emotion how proud he was to serve Canada.
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