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A Helpful Native

Mr. Goettler describes getting lost in the jungle and trying to find water.

Dangerous jungle hike

Mr. Goettler talks about a dangerous jungle survival training hike.

Water Buffalo

Mr. Goettler talks about a strange encounter he had during a survivor’s course.

Sick in Karachi

Mr. Goettler talks about the unpleasant challenges he met being ill on a five day train ride through India.

I Don’t Understand War.

Mr. Ford reflects on why war happens at all and reflects on his good fortune to have survived to the age of one hundred and two years.

We Had Good Times Too

Mr. Ford describes the more pleasurable aspects of life behind the lines.

You Can’t Let Your Country Down.

Mr. Ford offers a message to youth about duty and patriotism.

Fear in battle

Mr. Ford describes his first experience in the lines at Vimy Ridge and discusses the fear that he and others felt during battle conditions.

They Didn’t Realize the Dangers.

Mr. Ford describes his decision to enlist and its impact on his parents.

Billy's Badge

Ms. Gaspard speaks about receiving the badge of a soldier who later died in action.

Letter From Bus

Ms. Gaspard recalls the happier times in her service like receiving letters from her boyfriend but also remembers the sadness that wartime brought.

War - A Great Life Experience

Mr. Jervis expresses his pride in the Canadian navy’s participation in the Second World War, and states his service was one of the greatest experiences in his lifetime.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19