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Protection with a Firearm

Mr. Wiseman explains the level of readiness a soldier has to have while under constant threat of intimidation.

Emotional rollercoaster

Mr. Bower-Binns discusses the emotional impact of flying into action, avoiding flak and predicted fire, and the relief of reaching home safely.

Keeping the Bonds of Friendship

Mrs. Cawston speaks about her bond of friendships made during wartime and how they remain today sharing similar experiences during the best and worst of times.

Pulling Files of Those Gone Missing

Mrs. Cawston describes her daily routine of pulling the files of the soldiers gone missing and the realization that they would never return home.

Reality of Life in England

Mrs. Cawston recalls her arrival in England with the sounds of sirens from the air raids and the sight of local people living underground to escape the devastation

Getting to go Overseas

Mrs. Cawston speaks about her eagerness to serve overseas and the process involved to get there.

Victims of a Congolese Attack

Mr LeBlanc recalls seeing some Belgiques victims arriving at the hospital after a Congolese attack.

History of the Congo

Mr LeBlanc gives a brief history of the situation which had developed in the Congo before he arrived.

What the Congo was...

Mr LeBlanc talks about what the Congo was like and the culture shock of seeing things for the first time.

Nippon Berra Training Camp

Mr. Jones describes being sent to Japan after the Korean cease-fire to help set up a training camp at Nippon Berra.

The Royal Canadian Regiment at Chai-Li

Mr. Jones discusses how the high level of training possessed by the Royal Canadian Regiment was apparent in all aspects of its battle with the Chinese at Chai-Li.

Physical Training Instructor

Mr. Jones discusses volunteering for Korea, and because of his background as a boxer, being selected and trained as a Physical Training instructor.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19