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WREN Basic Training

Mrs. Greer describes basic training as both scary and exciting. The barracks had been old correctional buildings. She describes how the other women in basic training seem to come together and the strict regulations she and the other women had to follow.

The Underground and its Effectiveness

Mr. Curry speaks of the underground network in the prisoner of war camps and gives an example of their sabotage effort.

Taken Prisoner of War by the Germans

Mr. Curry describes his first few days as a German Prisoner of War.

The Operational Plan is Given

Mr. Curry outlines the operational plan given to his section for the Dieppe Raid.

Crossing the English Channel to Dieppe

On board ship, Mr. Curry and his comrades are on their way to a landing at Dieppe.

The Dieppe Raid Eventually is Launched

The first attempt to carry out a landing at Dieppe is aborted. Eventually, the landing operation is launched.

Long Months of Training

Following two years of training in England and Scotland, Dieppe looms.

From Enlistment to England

Following basic training, Mr. Curry along with other members of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, were ready to proceed overseas. They boarded a train and headed to the East Coast. Mr. Curry speaks of arriving in England.

Merchant Navy Men Carry On

Mr. Blackmore describes those who served in the Merchant Navy. He talks about the quality and impact of the service provided by the Merchant Navy and how it affected the war effort.

Lifeboat and Rescue

Mr. Blackmore describes being on the lifeboat, the conditions of the sea and his subsequent rescue. The boat that found them stumbled across them on a voyage. They had begun rowing back to Newfoundland when they were rescued.

Sinking of the Livingston

Mr. Blackmore describes the sinking of the Livingston and how he found a dory and a life boat. He also speaks about how they rescued sailors in the water.

Description of the Livingston

Mr. Blackmore describes the Livingston, the ship on which he was torpedoed. He details the impact of the torpedo as well as her sinking.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19