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Living in a Slit Trench
Mr. Chiasson describes a slit trench and the importance of taking cover.
Scared all the Time
Mr. Chiasson expresses his emotions during his time and the wonder of his own survival.
A Lot of Opposition
Mr. Chiasson describes the level of opposition and loss of men during the attack on the beach.
A Loss of One Hundred Men
Mr. Chiasson witnesses the death of many comrades - a vision he will never forget.
Hitting the Beaches on D-Day
Mr. Chiasson recalls leaving the landing crafts and the tough time many of them endured getting to shore.
Maneuvering as a Wireless Operator
Mr. Chiasson details the responsibilities of a wireless operator and the unfortunate loss of communication due to the jamming of radios by the Germans.
Training for D-Day
In preparation for D-Day, Mr. Chiasson explains the training regimen that would encompass a four year period.
Quite a Feeling Going Overseas!
Mr. Chiasson expresses the feelings he had on the journey overseas, the start of what would become their 5 ½ years of war.
Trained and Headed to England
Upon completing his training, Mr. Chiasson speaks about boarding the Duchess of York with 3,000 onboard and only then finding out their destination as they were set to sail.
One Big Family
Mr. Lecouffe has high esteem for his fellow soldiers, especially those raw untrained recruits from the inner cities, as well as for his association. He regards them all as family.
Food Drops
Mr. Lecouffe notes a new friendliness among the Japanese guards, only to find that they all soon disappear. The Americans begin a non-stop food drop which Mr. Lecouffe deems more frightening than a real bombing raid.
Risking Extra Food
Mr. Lecouffe describes sneaking out of camp after dark and raiding local gardens for extra food, which, although suspicious, the Japanese guards were never able to find.
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