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Runner (inter-communication between officers, NCOs and troops)

Mr. Cyr recalls his platoon's first encounter with the Japanese in Hong Kong.

Canada and First World War. Patriotism and Duty.

Mr. Connett is asked for his thoughts on Canada's contribution to victory in the First World War. He also offers some thoughts to young Canadians on the subjects of patriotism and duty.

Reaction to Armistice. Return to Civilian Life.

Mr. Connett speaks of the reaction he and his comrades experienced when the Armistice was declared on November 11, 1918. He also recalls some of the challenges he faced in returning to civilian life in Canada.

Signaller First World War

Mr. Connett remembers some of his experiences as a signaller during the First World War.

Pride of Service

Mr. Chrysler remembers his last night of combat before returning to Canada. He speaks of his pride of service and the contribution of Canadian service men and women to stop the spread of communism in the Far East and the rest of the world.

Village of Dead Koreans

Mr. Chrysler tells of coming across the bones of a village of dead Koreans. The village appeared to have been wiped out by the North Korean and Chinese military. He also relates several other experiences that were, at times, humorous and, at other times, frightening.

Heavy Mortar Fire

Mr. Chrysler describes how the heavy mortar fire physically affected the men involved and how hot - often, red hot - the barrels of the machine guns became as a result of the high number of rounds used. He goes on to describe one of the tactics used to confuse the enemy.

Military Activities

Mr. Chrysler recalls various military activities during the first few weeks in Korea.

German POW

Now Captain, his troops had moved to Holland, near the town of Arnhem. Mr. Murray relates a chilling account of a confrontation with a German who has been taken a prisoner of war.

Prisoner of the Japanese

Ms. Cook talks about her friend and the rough time she had when she was captured in Hong Kong.

Peace is declared

Nora Cook talks about the end of the war, and how tired everyone was. They got a leave, and she had the chance to go to Ireland, but decided to come home instead. Ms. Cook was treated like a hero when she came home, but felt that she had only done what everyone else had done. She was just glad to be home.

Training in Pusan

Mr. Chrysler describes his arrival in Pusan, the initial mountain training and the horror of seeing hundred of starving children in the streets.

Date modified:: 2019-02-19