Navy Always my Choice
Heroes Remember
Transcript
Description
Although many of Mr. Flett’s friends joined the army, he speaks about his choice to join the navy and his desire to take part in the Korean War.
Victor Flett
Mr. Victor Flett was born September 5, 1928 in Selkirk, Manitoba. He was the youngest of five, with one sister and three brothers. At three years of age his mother passed and he was then raised by his grandmother. Living on “Grandfather’s land” and attending a one room schoolhouse, life for Mr. Flett was challenging although he considers it a great inspiration to his success in life. During his later years, Mr. Flett chose to join the navy and took part in the Korean War holding rank of ordinary seaman on board the HMCS Crusader with an occupation as sonar man. Mr. Flett retired after 33 years of service. He married, raised a family and now resides in his hometown of Sooke, British Columbia.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Recorded:
- April 3, 2017
- Duration:
- 2:12
- Person Interviewed:
- Victor Flett
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Korean War
- Location/Theatre:
- Korea
- Battle/Campaign:
- Korea
- Branch:
- Navy
- Units/Ship:
- HMCS Crusader
- Rank:
- Ordinary Seaman
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