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Back to School

Back to School

After returning to civilian life, Mr. Chase went back to school and then University where he met his wife of 59 years at a school dance.

Camaraderie/friendship

Camaraderie/friendship

Mr. Chase tells of how close soldiers got with each other to form lifelong friendships.

Turning Back

Turning Back

Mr. Chase recalls leading his men out of Burma because the weather was too severe.

“Baptism Under Fire”

“Baptism Under Fire”

The first time Mr. Chase was fired upon, was during the graduation flight over France, while dropping off propaganda leaflets.

Post-War Benefits

Post-War Benefits

Mr. Cote talks about how in the war all men were treated equal, but after the war, they were treated differently in respect to post-war benefits.

Hardest to Survive - Could Die Anytime

Hardest to Survive - Could Die Anytime

Mr. Cote explains how survival is the hardest element of war, and recounts the story of a comrade who died the day before he was to go home.

No Escorts Available

No Escorts Available

Mr. Haegert describes how there were no escorts for the ships unless they had troops onboard.

Like to Forget

Like to Forget

Mr. McNiven describes what he'd most like to forget about the Second World War.

War Is A Terrible Thing

War Is A Terrible Thing

Mr. McNiven discusses how the people of Europe suffered during the Second World War.

It’s Easy At The Time, But It's Not Easy

It’s Easy At The Time, But It's Not Easy

Mr. McNiven explains how the intense training made the physical task of killing easy, but not easy to deal with.

Something Unreal, You Can't Believe

Something Unreal, You Can't Believe

Mr. McNiven explains how football players remind him of soldiers, and defines how scared he was.

The Job of a Special Force Signaller

The Job of a Special Force Signaller

Mr. McNiven recalls being assigned to a Special Force of signallers, and describes their duties.

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