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Close call on tank patrol

Mr. Parker talks with admiration of a Lieutenant Cutville, and a recce they went on in a tank, where they were hit by an armour-piercing shell (but escaped unscathed).

Punishment for AWOL

Vokes strips him down to buck private and sends him back to the ranks, but he also adds a twist to the punishment.

Punishment

Mr. Parker returns to base, and is arrested. He is brought up on charges in front of General Vokes.

Leadership

Mr. Parker talks about what he thought of the Canadian troops, and meeting General Chris Vokes. He also makes off with a girl in a town for the weekend.

Hitler Youth

Mr. Parker talks about running into the SS and Hitler Youth in NW Europe, and how tenacious they could be.

Fighting on in Northwest Europe

Mr. Parker talks about why Italy was so much harder a campaign (for him) than North West Europe, and the respect he had for some of the German fighting regiments.

Camaraderie

Mr. Parker talks about how he felt they were able to keep going, and the kinds of things they did after a battle to try and let loose some of the pent-up tension.

Taking of Coriano Ridge

Mr. Parker finishes the story of the ill-fated command of the officer, who led them into an ambush on their way to the Corriano Ridge, and the impact it had on his men, and the men who had first been caught there.

Pinned at San Fortunato Ridge

Mr.Parker talks about how a friend found his sense of faith at the San Fortunato Ridge during a 21 hour barrage.

Insubordination at San Fortunato Ridge

Mr. Parker talks about battle stress, being put on charge by the officer in question, and his platoon walking into an ambush at the San Fortunato Ridge.

Survival at San Fortunato Ridge

Mr. Parker talks about Tommy Prince's brother, who was in his platoon, and how an officer created havoc for them at the San Fortunato Ridge.

Absolute respect

Mr. Parker continues to talk about his good fortune and his great sense of faith.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19