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Search Party

Mr. Ramsay talks about a couple of instances where he was involved in search parties looking for downed air craft.

Patriotism is necessary.

Mr. Peterson reflects on camaraderie in the line of fire, his pride in service and the need for patriotic vigilance.

Gas exposure and injury to the eye

Mr. Peterson describes in general the German use of explosive shells to deliver gas attacks, and more specifically being blinded in his right eye by exposure to gas.

War is thankless

Mr. Peterson discusses the increasing independence of the Canadian Corps at Vimy, followed by his reflections on the likelihood of survival on the Front.

Enjoying every minute of his service

Mr. Peterson describes the light-hearted attitude of Canadian soldiers new to France, and how they got a sense of reality after being moved to the front.

Our first march was thirty-two miles.

Mr. Perdue describes his basic training, and being withheld from active duty because of his skill as a bootmaker.

All he had was two holes for a nose.

Mr. Perdue describes some of the devastating injuries he witnessed while overseas.

One of our convoy lost a propellor.

Mr. Perdue describes being convoyed to England and outwaiting a German submarine ambush at Liverpool.

Bringing their souls back home

Mr. Moulton describes a spiritual journey to Europe to reclaim the souls of his friends.

You know everybody

Mr. Moulton describes returning home and his lasting love of his home in Tobique.

The doctor had to wake him up

Mr. Moulton describes the heavy demands on the Ordinance Corps in preparation for D-Day.

Bombs were falling over the place

Mr. Moulton describes the kindness of the English people and the impact of bombing.

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