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Friendly Fire at Hill 355

Mr. McKinney describes watching, from an adjacent position, the Royal Canadian Regiment being overrun on Hill 355, and having to call in artillery fire on the Canadian position. He describes his fear despite not being under direct attack.

Observation Post Protection

Mr. McKinney describes in general why an Observation Post (OP)drew enemy fire, and one occasion when a tank came forward and neutralized an enemy sniper who had targeted his OP trench.

Aspects of Trench Life

Mr. McKinney describes Korea as being like World War One because it was trench warfare. He goes on to discuss what it was like in the bunkers – excessive heat or rain, rodents and fickle stoves.

A Nearly Tragic Jump

Mr. McKinney describes tangling with another jumper during training, and being saved from a head first landing by a timely gust of wind. He recalls feeling no fear until after the landing.

The Importance of Remembrance Day

Mr. Perry shares his belief and contributions made towards Remembrance Day each year.

An Unbelievable Sight

Mr. Perry describes the sight of a woman whose feet have been cut off for dishonouring her people.

A Child`s Poverty

Mr. Perry shares his experience of assisting a young girl who had nothing.

Food for Egyptian Children

Mr. Perry describes the type of ration packs they had to share with the starving children.

Military Ration Packs

Mr. Perry shares his experiences of eating food provided by the military that had been packed in 1942.

Environmental Challenges

Mr. Perry describes the hardships and challenges faced in getting accommodations for the military in an environment unknown to Canadians

Civilian Appreciation

Mr. Perry speaks about their interactions with the civilians and how they felt appreciated.

UNEF Living Conditions

Mr. Perry describes the conditions upon arrival in Egypt and where common necessities for life did not exist.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19