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Redeployed

Redeployed

Mr. Jones discusses being transferred from the Armoured Corps to the Infantry, due to heavy losses in the Royal Regiment of Canada.

Armoured Corps Training

Armoured Corps Training

Mr. Jones describes the many facets of training for the Armoured Corps.

November Eleventh

November Eleventh

Mr. Decker explains how he spends remembrance day and shares a special memory of his friend Oscar Albrecht.

I Fought My War

I Fought My War

Mr. Decker explains how he used his skills to fight his war.

Interrogation

Interrogation

After the British took over a concentration camp in Esterwegen, Mr. Decker was sent into interrogate the German staff.

A 50 Mile Forced March

A 50 Mile Forced March

Mr. Melanson describes reaching the Baltic ahead of the Russians and the hoard of German POWs in Canadian care.

Landing in a Tree!

Landing in a Tree!

Mr. Melanson describes parachuting over the Rhine with both tragic and humorous consequences.

Jonesy’s Story - A Tremendous Brotherhood

Jonesy’s Story - A Tremendous Brotherhood

Mr. Melanson describes the tremendous bond among the remaining members of his battalion.

Looking for Excitement

Looking for Excitement

Mr. Melanson reflects on his reasons for wanting to serve overseas.

Life Aboard the Louis Pasteur

Life Aboard the Louis Pasteur

Mr. Melanson talks about his crossing aboard the Louis Pasteur as she sailed to England.

Patrolling the Battle of the Bulge

Patrolling the Battle of the Bulge

Mr. Melanson describes his backup role in the Battle of the Bulge.

Becoming A Paratrooper

Becoming A Paratrooper

Despite being turned down by the Navy due to a weak left eye, Mr. Melanson persevered. He tells us about the path that led him to becoming a paratrooper.

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