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A Commanding Officer’s Respect
Mr. Simon describes being approached to relinquish his aboriginal status, but being persuaded otherwise by his commanding officer’s respect for his heritage.
I Wanted to be a Paratrooper
Mr. Simon describes the experience of learning to jump from an aircraft, and the tension he felt preceding and during a jump.
The Importance of Remembrance Day
Mr. Perry shares his belief and contributions made towards Remembrance Day each year.
An Unbelievable Sight
Mr. Perry describes the sight of a woman whose feet have been cut off for dishonouring her people.
A Child`s Poverty
Mr. Perry shares his experience of assisting a young girl who had nothing.
Food for Egyptian Children
Mr. Perry describes the type of ration packs they had to share with the starving children.
Military Ration Packs
Mr. Perry shares his experiences of eating food provided by the military that had been packed in 1942.
Environmental Challenges
Mr. Perry describes the hardships and challenges faced in getting accommodations for the military in an environment unknown to Canadians
Civilian Appreciation
Mr. Perry speaks about their interactions with the civilians and how they felt appreciated.
UNEF Living Conditions
Mr. Perry describes the conditions upon arrival in Egypt and where common necessities for life did not exist.
UNEF Travel to Egypt
Mr Perry speaks about his journey to Egypt as part of the United Nations Emergency Force and their purpose for being there.
Importance of Sterilization
Mr. Gourlay speaks about the many diseases affecting the soldiers and the importance of water sterilization.
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