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Post-Armistice London
Mr. Routhier describes being in London after the armistice and being ashamed of his public drunkenness during a drive by of the British monarchy.
A Blighty
Mr. Routhier describes being slightly wounded by a sniper but having to rehab in England because all of the field hospitals were full.
Gas Attack
Mr. Routhier describes being gassed and the troops having to hold soaked hankies to their noses because gas masks weren't yet available.
Deadly 'Whiz-Bangs'
Mr. Routhier describes the psychological impact of being shelled by 'whiz-bangs', a type of German artillery shell. He describes the death of a friend struck by such a shell.
Expectation versus reality
Mr. Routhier discusses his expectations of high adventure being tempered by the reality of digging trenches and sleeping with rats and lice.
Rum and Courage
Mr. Routhier describes the fearlessness with which he embarked on night patrols after being administered a tot of rum prior to heading out.
Canal du Nord
Mr. Sully describes Canal du Nord in the Cambrai assault.
Seasick
Mr. Young describes the rough crossing from England to Le Havre, and going by train to the front.
Well trained men
Mr. Young describes the 46th Battalion earning the chocolate shoulder stripe for its superiority in all aspects of field training.
Kippers and rice
Mr. Young describes having good cooks and food at Camp Bramshott, despite one amusing breakfast incident.
Sealegs
Mr. Young describes his trip to Camp Liphook and being assigned to help collect AWOL’s from London.
I took over
Mr. Copp describes attacking and securing a position at Vimy Ridge and notes the heavy German death toll.
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