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Attack at First Light

Mr. Jones describes losing his closest friend while defending a position at Almelo, Holland.

First Encounter With Death

Mr. Jones describes his first assignment in France which was accompanying the padre to the battlefield to retrieve the dead.

Redeployed

Mr. Jones discusses being transferred from the Armoured Corps to the Infantry, due to heavy losses in the Royal Regiment of Canada.

Armoured Corps Training

Mr. Jones describes the many facets of training for the Armoured Corps.

The Road to Korea

Mr. Taylor describes why he enlisted for Korean duty and discusses basic training, his trip over and his first impression of Korea.

Sympathy for the Enemy

Mr. Taylor describes having to search German prisoners and the empathy he felt for them.

First Encounter With Death

Mr. Taylor describes his reaction to seeing dead and mutilated bodies for the first time.

Radio Operator

Mr. Taylor describes his radio equipment as well as his responsibilities while in action.

Protecting the ship

Mr. Taylor describes how he was given the role of anti-aircraft gunner while aboard ship.

Training in Canada

Mr. Taylor describes various aspects of his training after enlisting during the Second World War, in particular maintaining artillery in the salty maritime air.

Impact the Service had on Women

Mrs. Shoultz expresses her opinion on how military service gave woman an equal opportunity to succeed in life and achieve successful careers..

The Uniform

Mrs. Shoultz describes the style of uniform worn by the WD’s during her time in the service.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19