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First Day In Rwanda

Mr. Deveau provides detail of his arrival in Rwanda and what was witnessed by our military.

The Locals Attitude Towards Women

Mr. Deveau speaks about some incidents of the local people and their disrespect and inappropriate requests towards female soldiers.

Little Communication with Family

Thinking about some of the worst aspects of being on a mission, Mr. Deveau relates to the poor communication with family due to lack of telephones and mail service.

Receiving the Commander-In-Chief Commendation

Mr. Bojalil explains his role played in getting himself and his fellow soldiers recognized for the duty performed in reopening of the airport.

Speaking to School Children

Mr. Dingwell discusses the curiosity of school children about the war, and his pleasure at being invited to tell his story at local schools.

New Clothes for the Homecoming

Mr. Dingwell describes being outfitted in a flashy new suit for the voyage back to Newfoundland, but waiting until his arrival home to wear it.

Getting to Naples

Mr. Dingwell describes his voyage from England to Naples, Italy aboard HMS Duchess of Bedford.

Civilians Suffered

Mr. Dingwell describes the plight of civilians who become the victims of armed conflict, and in particular talks about infant children who are commemorated on a “wall of pictures” which he sees on a later pilgrimage.

Training in England

Mr. Dingwell describes training as a truck driver with the 166th Battalion after his arrival in England.

Code and Cypher Clerk Duties

Mrs. McCauley explains her daily routine as a code and cypher clerk expressing her sadness when having to work with the casualty listings.

Destined for England

Mrs. McCauley expresses her excitement while travelling overseas on the Mauretania and her accommodations upon arrival in Liverpool, England.

Had to Find Something Else

Mr. McAndrew describes wearying of peacetime service.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19