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The 2nd Wave

Mr. Gouchie was part of the 2nd wave that landed at Juno Beach on D-Day. He tells us about that landing and the first few hours of the battle.

A 50 Mile Forced March

Mr. Melanson describes reaching the Baltic ahead of the Russians and the hoard of German POWs in Canadian care.

Landing in a Tree!

Mr. Melanson describes parachuting over the Rhine with both tragic and humorous consequences.

Jonesy’s Story - A Tremendous Brotherhood

Mr. Melanson describes the tremendous bond among the remaining members of his battalion.

Looking for Excitement

Mr. Melanson reflects on his reasons for wanting to serve overseas.

Life Aboard the Louis Pasteur

Mr. Melanson talks about his crossing aboard the Louis Pasteur as she sailed to England.

Patrolling the Battle of the Bulge

Mr. Melanson describes his backup role in the Battle of the Bulge.

Becoming A Paratrooper

Despite being turned down by the Navy due to a weak left eye, Mr. Melanson persevered. He tells us about the path that led him to becoming a paratrooper.

You Couldn’t Help But Remember

Mr. Carr discusses returning to Holland on the 40th and 50th anniversaries of VE Day

Everything Was Made Right

Mr. Carr describes how a chance visit from Canada's Minister of Defence improved conditions for Canadian soldiers in Italy.

Canned Bacon!

Mr. Carr describes poor food, the illness that often resulted and an odd way of ensuring you were cured

Holland Celebrates

Mr. Carr describes action in Holland as the war was ending.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19