Joining the Army
Heroes Remember
Joining the Army
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Description
Mr. Chow speaks about his decision to join the army and how the sense of adventure intrigued him.
George Chow
Mr. George Chow was born in Victoria, British Columbia November 5, 1921. Mr. Chow attended school in Victoria and during that time had the desire to join the service. He went to Vancouver for basic training and became part of the 16th Light Battery, 3rd Regiment as an anti-aircraft gunner. Mr. Chow travelled overseas and landed in England and at the end of war he participated in the liberation of Holland. Mr. Chow met his wife overseas and when the war was over they came back to Victoria. Mr. Chow holds great pride for his service and returned to Holland to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- May 2, 2015
- Duration:
- 1:24
- Person Interviewed:
- George Chow
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Battle/Campaign:
- Liberation of Holland
- Branch:
- Air Force
- Rank:
- Gunner
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