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Change in Operations

Change in Operations

In preparation for the move towards Sicily, Mr. Cromwell speaks about waterproofing their vehicles.

Relationships Amongst the Soldiers

Relationships Amongst the Soldiers

Mr. Cromwell speaks about the interaction with the american army and how, for the most part, everyone got along.

On Duty for a Reason!

On Duty for a Reason!

Mr. Cromwell tells a humourous story of how the Corporal kept him on duty and away from the dance hall!

Intense Training

Intense Training

Mr. Cromwell speaks about the training procedures used with weapons and poisonous gases.

If You’re Not Scared, You’ll Get Killed!

If You’re Not Scared, You’ll Get Killed!

Mr. Cromwell speaks about fear and how he and the soldier’s dealt with it.

Across the Atlantic

Across the Atlantic

Mr. Cromwell tells about his journey across the Atlantic and how not becoming sea sick earned him an abundance of food.

Being Aware of War

Being Aware of War

Mr. Cromwell speaks about the process of joining up after listening to the radio and hearing the call for duty.

American Soldier Befriends Him!

American Soldier Befriends Him!

Mr. Cromwell tells of his encounter with an American soldier and developing a friendship.

Back on Civvy Street

Back on Civvy Street

Mr. Cromwell speaks about returning home and experiencing prejudice in a local restaurant.

There wasn’t a service person living on their street

There wasn’t a service person living on their street

Mr. Clark describes being in Halifax when the war ended, and gives some details of and insight into the subsequent Halifax riot.

It was a good bunch of boys.

It was a good bunch of boys.

Mr. Clark discusses some good and bad aspects of life at sea.

They didn’t have penicillin at that time.

They didn’t have penicillin at that time.

Mr. Clark compares wounds he saw to more severe ones earlier in the war. He describes nature’s antibiotic - maggots.

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