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My First Time In Action
Thinking combat was going to be like the movies, Mr. Preece shares his story of the realization of fear and gruesome sights witnessed against the enemy
Signing Up Myself and a Friend
Once having an opportunity to join the Royal Regiment of Canada, Mr. Preece shares an amusing story of how he volunteered his friend to join as well.
A Great Thing To Be A Soldier
Mr. Preece shares his reasons for joining the service and the path of excitement and pride he experienced in being a soldier
70th Anniversary of The Liberation of the Netherlands
Veteran Affairs Canada invited regimental, air force and naval associations that participated in the Liberation of the Netherlands to be part of the official Government of Canada delegation. In May 2015, selected Canadian Veterans of the Second World War travelled from Canada to the Netherlands as members of the delegation for the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands to participate in commemorative ceremonies. These are some sights and sounds of that trip.
Reconnaissance
Mr. Wilkinson explains his role and responsibilities within the Reconnaissance platoon.
Obtaining a Motorcycle
Mr. Wilkinson shares his experience of being given a motorcycle by Canadian naval officers and how he put it to good use.
Along the Normandy Beach
Mr. Wilkinson provides detail of his duties with No. 8 Company while serving in Normandy.
The Dieppe Raid was all Over!
After some humorous circumstances, Mr. Wilkinson finds himself missing out on the entire defence of the Dieppe Raid.
A Delivery to Montgomery
Mr. Wilkinson tells of his journey to deliver a letter to General Montgomery after being held up for five days at the Isle of Wight.
Provost Corps
After becoming wounded and spending some time in a holding unit, Mr. Wilkinson explains his reasons for joining the Provost Corps.
Joining Up!
Mr. Wilkinson recalls the invitation he received one day after a casual game of soccer.
Crash Over Berlin
Mr. Callas describes the attack over Berlin, taking hits from enemy fire and following orders from Skipper who is forced to make a crash landing.
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