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What the Congo was...
Mr LeBlanc talks about what the Congo was like and the culture shock of seeing things for the first time.
Number of Murders is Mind Boggling
Mr. Deveau speaks about the number of murders going on in Rwanda and incidents of children being murdered for no reason.
In Support of the Signal Corp
Mr. Deveau explains their roles and responsibilities in securing communications for the people of Rwanda.
Remembering the Massacres
Mr. Deveau provides some devastating numbers of the many massacres in Rwanda and how the smells of what was witnessed remain with him today.
First Day In Rwanda
Mr. Deveau provides detail of his arrival in Rwanda and what was witnessed by our military.
The Locals Attitude Towards Women
Mr. Deveau speaks about some incidents of the local people and their disrespect and inappropriate requests towards female soldiers.
Little Communication with Family
Thinking about some of the worst aspects of being on a mission, Mr. Deveau relates to the poor communication with family due to lack of telephones and mail service.
Receiving the Commander-In-Chief Commendation
Mr. Bojalil explains his role played in getting himself and his fellow soldiers recognized for the duty performed in reopening of the airport.
Had to Find Something Else
Mr. McAndrew describes wearying of peacetime service.
Why Me
Mr. McAndrew describes surviving a storm tossed flight which saw his aircraft diverted from Goose Bay to Greenwood.
Spit ‘n Polish
Mr. McAndrew describes an amusing parade square incident involving a somewhat unkempt comrade.
The Lancaster bomber as a Submarine Tracker
Mr. McAndrew describes the paradox of a high altitude bomber being used for low-level marine surveillance, and describes the inadequacies of the radar of the day.