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Fear sets in

Mr. Parker talks about how a man's death haunted him as they moved into position on their start line. He then talks about a corporal who came to him for reassurance.

A soldier dies in his arms

Mr. Parker tells a story of moving up the line in Italy at night, and having to try and help a wounded man in the dark.

Early years and enlisting

Mr. Sinclair speaks of the difficulty he encountered as a Cree going into an English-only school system at the age of 5 years. He also recalls the day Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939 and his later enlistment in the Canadian Army.

No surrender

Mr. McVicar talks about Japan's refusal to surrender, and life in the Tropics with scorpions and malaria.

Tour of Operations

Mr. Yarnell talks about all the flying they did. He also recalls what they did during downtime.

Nursing Training

Ms. Seeley recalls her nursing training and her deep desire to serve her country during the Second World War.

End of Overseas Duty

Ms. Rogers recalls the end of her overseas service and is asked if she was happy to be coming back home to Canada.

Stationed in France

After D-Day, Ms. Rogers was sent to France where she was attached to a head injury unit.

Experiences With Patients

Stationed at a Canadian military hospital in Bramshot, England, Ms. Rogers recalls various experiences with patients while at that location.

Return to Civilian Life

Mr. Purse was asked to describe how the Hong Kong experience during the Second World War affected his life once he returned to Canada.

Reaction to end of Second World War

Mr. Purse remembers the reaction of both the prisoners of war and their Japanese guards as news of the end of the war arrived, and reflects on how surprised he continues to be that he survived the experience.

Hong Kong POW

Treatment of the Canadians at the hands of the Japanese guards is painfully remembered by Mr. Purse

Date modified:: 2019-02-19