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Christmas at Ravenna
Mr. Meiklejohn recalls action at Ravenna during Christmas, describing how attacks took place by advancing through minefields, resulting in numerous amputations. He then describes the cruel irony of men fresh from having their legs amputated, receiving socks as Christmas presents.
Torpedoed (part 2 of 2)
Mr. Meiklejohn continues his story, describing being picked out of the water by lifeboats and taken aboard the Monterrey - another ship from the convoy that had stopped to help. He also describes seeing the Santa Elena sink the next day, and explains why the Monterrey broke with normal procedure and stopped to offer aid.
Torpedoed (part 1 of 2)
Mr. Meiklejohn recalls when the ship he was on, the Santa Elena, was torpedoed and what went on in the moments after the ship was hit.
Stress of Being a Doctor Under Fire
Dr. Meiklejohn recalls the first time he was under fire, and a close call another unit had with a German 88 shell. He then describes an occasion when the youngest member of the unit did become quite unnerved.
A Woman Joins the Unit
Mr. Meiklejohn describes the feeling of the unit when the male head nurse was replaced by a woman, and recalls how she came to be accepted.
Casualty Assessment
Mr. Meiklejohn describes how wounded men would arrive at the casualty clearing station, be assessed and treated or sent further behind the lines.
Field Surgical Unit
Mr. Meiklejohn recalls being assigned to a field surgical unit, describing their purpose and how the medical units were grouped.
The Roles of an Army Doctor
Mr. Meiklejohn describes some of the various roles for doctors in the army, showing how the types of service varied greatly.
Starving in Holland
Mr. Gouchie describes the conditions in Holland when it was liberated by the Canadians.
Better to Wound than to Kill
During training Mr. Gouchie was told it was better to wound the enemy than to kill him. He tells us why and also tells us of the house they referred to as the "ghost house."
Mutt and Jeff
Mr. Gouchie tells a humorous story of his friend trying to eat his supper.
Close Call With a Tank
Mr. Gouchie recalls a time when he was almost run over by a tank.
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