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Post-War Benefits

Post-War Benefits

Mr. Cote talks about how in the war all men were treated equal, but after the war, they were treated differently in respect to post-war benefits.

Hardest to Survive - Could Die Anytime

Hardest to Survive - Could Die Anytime

Mr. Cote explains how survival is the hardest element of war, and recounts the story of a comrade who died the day before he was to go home.

Providing Support

Providing Support

Mr. Cote recalls two instances of his unit being called for support - one for requested friendly fire - against North Korean and Chinese forces.

Seoul, Then & Now

Seoul, Then & Now

Mr. Cote describes the condition of Seoul during the war, contrasted with how it looked during a re-visit years later.

Finally an Equal

Finally an Equal

Mr. Cote conveys his appreciation for how everyone was treated equally in the military, regardless of race or creed.

Sabotaged Mines

Sabotaged Mines

Mr Elliot recalls a Chinese soldier infiltrating and sabotaging a mining party.

Care for the Wounded and the Dead

Care for the Wounded and the Dead

Mr Elliot recalls a friend being wounded in a minefield, and explains how the dead were handled and buried.

Moving the Dead & Wounded - ‘Thanks God’

Moving the Dead & Wounded - ‘Thanks God’

Mr Elliot describes his role as charge of stretcher bearers, and recalls being shelled while attempting to transport wounded men.

First Night

First Night

Mr. Tupper talks about the Americans firing their guns and what it sounded like.

Trenches on Hill 355

Trenches on Hill 355

Mr. Tupper talks about keeping the slit trench dry and he talks about red alerts. He talks about Hill 355 (porkchop). He talks about taking back the hill for the Americans.

Repairing Communication lines

Repairing Communication lines

Mr. Tupper talks about what it was like to fix communication lines in the night and in the daytime.

Ship running aground

Ship running aground

Mr. Adderley talks about being saved by the Americans after there ship ran aground. He tells how the American planes came overhead and protected them from enemy planes.

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