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Turning Back

Turning Back

Mr. Chase recalls leading his men out of Burma because the weather was too severe.

“Baptism Under Fire”

“Baptism Under Fire”

The first time Mr. Chase was fired upon, was during the graduation flight over France, while dropping off propaganda leaflets.

No Escorts Available

No Escorts Available

Mr. Haegert describes how there were no escorts for the ships unless they had troops onboard.

Like to Forget

Like to Forget

Mr. McNiven describes what he'd most like to forget about the Second World War.

War Is A Terrible Thing

War Is A Terrible Thing

Mr. McNiven discusses how the people of Europe suffered during the Second World War.

It’s Easy At The Time, But It's Not Easy

It’s Easy At The Time, But It's Not Easy

Mr. McNiven explains how the intense training made the physical task of killing easy, but not easy to deal with.

Something Unreal, You Can't Believe

Something Unreal, You Can't Believe

Mr. McNiven explains how football players remind him of soldiers, and defines how scared he was.

The Job of a Special Force Signaller

The Job of a Special Force Signaller

Mr. McNiven recalls being assigned to a Special Force of signallers, and describes their duties.

Landing at Juno Beach

Landing at Juno Beach

Mr. McNiven recalls embarking on the Juno Beach invasion, and landing on the beach with 2nd Division as reinforcement for the 3rd Division.

English Pub Memories

English Pub Memories

Mr. McNiven recalls happy and sad memories of English pubs, pinching beer, and helping with rescues and body recovery.

Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Queen’s Jubilee Medal

Ms. Michielin recalls being awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

Sad Days of Remembrance

Sad Days of Remembrance

Ms. Michielin talks about missing friends and remembering them.

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