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The Voyage Overseas

Mr. Cole describes what it was like to prepare for and to go overseas. He describes the morale of his comrades.

Receiving Wings

Mr. Cole describes what the wing represents on the left breast of his uniform and tells a humourous story on what the "AG" means.

Training to Become an Air Gunner

Mr. Cole describes the different places he went to train to eventually become an air gunner. He describes basic training, specific training, #1 AGGTS, and #9 Bombing and Gunnery School.

After Korea, An Army Career

Mr. Nickerson's one-year tour of duty with the UN Force in Korea ended in late 1951. He returned to Canada and remained in the Canadian Army until 1968. He recalls some of the peacekeeping missions he took part in, with some critical words regarding the United Nations at the end of the 20th century.

North of the 38th

By late summer of 1951, the PPCLI had moved north of the 38th parallel and the fighting had become a static war. Mr. Nickerson describes the fortifications that were constructed at this point in the war.

To The Hills Near Kapyong

In April 1951, the PPCLI Battalion moves to the hills near Kapyong. Mr. Nickerson re-constructs the first contact with the enemy there.

Were You Scared?

Generally, fear was not a topic of discussion in the trench at the front line. But, according to Mr. Nickerson, it was very much a part of everyone's experience.

Dangerous Night Patrols

Night patrols were essential operations but were always dangerous. Mr. Nickerson describes his first experiences on a night wire-laying patrol.

Weather On The Front Line

Life on the front line became almost routine for awhile. But the weather conditions were, by times, cold, snowy and windy.

Night Attack!

Mr. Nickerson describes his first encounter with the enemy - a night attack!

At The Front

The PPCLI arrive at the front line, just north of the city of Seoul. Mr. Nickerson recalls the gruesome sight that greeted them.

Korea Bound

In November 1950, Mr. Nickerson's PPCLI Battalion sailed for Korea. It was an uncomfortable crossing.

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