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Pilgrimages With Youth

Mr White recalls participating in pilgrimages to Italy with youth from across Canada, and how seeing some of the same areas he fought in made his state of mind revert to that time.

Not a Merry Christmas

Mr White recalls one particularly sad Christmas. One he'll never forget.

Civilians Caught in the Middle of War

Mr White recalls his unit finding a group of civilians holed up in Ortona, having been too scared to even step outside for two weeks. He then explains how important it is for youth to understand that war doesn’t only involve and affect soldiers.

Dwindling Chances of Survival

Mr White explains how as the war progressed, he felt his number would soon come up and he would suffer the fate of so many others he witnessed perish around him.

Near Misses

Mr White recalls two instances where he narrowly escaped certain death.

Best Not Left Alone

Mr White explains his reasoning for why it was best to be in action with other men, defensively and offensively.

A Bee Couldn’t Have Survived

Mr White recalls a scene of devastation that left him bewildered, and explains how as fear increased, time seemed to slow.

WRENS ( Women’s Royal Naval Service) in the war

Mr. Adderley talks about the WRENS and how good they were in radio. He talks about how seeing the WRENS brought them into the war at the ground level.

Declaration of War

Mr.Adderley talks about war being declared and how they joined for $1.10 a day.

Message to Youth

Mrs. Gilkes passes on a message to youth about the importance of the Second World War , explaining how the entire world was in danger and winning was vital to protecting freedom.

V-Bombs

Mrs. Gilkes describes V-bombs, and recalls seeing them during attacks on London.

Fear of Submarines

Mrs. Gilkes explains the fear surrounding the threat of submarine attack during the voyage overseas.

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