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A Woman Joins the Unit

Mr. Meiklejohn describes the feeling of the unit when the male head nurse was replaced by a woman, and recalls how she came to be accepted.

Casualty Assessment

Mr. Meiklejohn describes how wounded men would arrive at the casualty clearing station, be assessed and treated or sent further behind the lines.

Field Surgical Unit

Mr. Meiklejohn recalls being assigned to a field surgical unit, describing their purpose and how the medical units were grouped.

The Roles of an Army Doctor

Mr. Meiklejohn describes some of the various roles for doctors in the army, showing how the types of service varied greatly.

Childhood Memories of the First World War

Mr. Meiklejohn recalls childhood memories of the First World War, describing casualty lists, Armistice Day 1918, and meeting returning soldiers.

Starving in Holland

Mr. Gouchie describes the conditions in Holland when it was liberated by the Canadians.

Better to Wound than to Kill

During training Mr. Gouchie was told it was better to wound the enemy than to kill him. He tells us why and also tells us of the house they referred to as the "ghost house."

Mutt and Jeff

Mr. Gouchie tells a humorous story of his friend trying to eat his supper.

Close Call With a Tank

Mr. Gouchie recalls a time when he was almost run over by a tank.

Digging Holes

Mr. Gouchie tells us that he dug more holes over there (France) than you could plow up in a month and explains why.

Eleven Months of Action

Mr. Gouchie describes what he saw and went through for the eleven months following D-Day.

Being a Sniper

Mr. Gouchie talks about his role as a sniper.

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