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Comfort in Sharing With Fellow Soldiers
Mr. Villeneuve explains the strong sense of comradery amongst his fellow soldiers and the willingness to share the level of fear and anxiety experienced
A Convoy Through the Pacman Route
Mr. Villeneuve shares his encounters with snipers, dangerous roads and tension while holding responsibility for a fifty person convoy thru the mountains
Bosnia Mission, “The Worst of them all!”
In the words of Mr. Villeneuve, he describes his mission to Bosnia as the most dangerous and confrontational experience as driver during a negotiation process with the Bosnian army
Choosing Not to Provide to the Children
Similar to all missions, Mr. Villeneuve describes the presence of the children and their constant begging, yet soldier’s decision not to provide in fear of their lives and the children’s.
Only Seconds to Make A Decision
Mr. Villeneuve describes a situation where his life was in danger, weapon pointed at him by a Turkish soldier yet respecting the rules of engagement.
Interaction with the Local People
As a driver of the Operational Officer, Mr. Villeneuve shares his typical daily routine and opportunities he has to interact with the locals.
First Mission to Cyprus
As part of Recce Platoon 3rd Battalion, Mr. Villeneuve speaks about his first deployment to Cyprus and the risk and danger to his own life on this mission.
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.
Repatriation
Mr. Clavel describes being selected for the first return draft to Canada because of his long service.
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.
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
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.
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