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D-Day and Juno Beach

Mr. Weicker talks about his crossing on D-Day, and his first night on Juno Beach.

Torpedoed Part 2 of 2

Mr. Sutherland continues hi story about being torpedoed aboard the SS Winnipeg II.

Torpedoed Part 1 of 2

Mr. Sutherland talks about his return to Canada on foreign service leave aboard a freighter called the SS Winnipeg II when they were torpedoed while having dinner.

“Mine Dismantling” - Close Call 2

Mr. Sutherland has another close call, and because of his reaction to this, his George Medal is taken away.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 3 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 2 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was nominated for the George Medal.

“Mine Dismantling” Part 1 of 3

Risking his life, Mr. Sutherland secures a mine which is adrift in the Scapa Flow close to some battleships. Because of this action he was mentioned in a dispatch.

Assignment on HMS Prosperine

Mr. Sutherland became an officer in the navy and volunteers for mine disposal duties.

The Home Front

Mr. Sutherland talks about working with the Bank of Commerce in a small town in a two-man branch in Newcastle.

Be Proud, Care More

In Mrs Grégoire's opinion, the rampant lack of pride and interest is a problem in our country right now. She explains her point of view.

My Husband to be

While a lot of people were rushing to marry before and after the war, Mrs Grégoire waited.

VJ Day in Ottawa

Because she worked in a top secret intelligence office, Mrs Grégoire did not get to celebrate much on VJ Day but she describes the ambiance in Ottawa on that day.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19