Getting Hit by Mortar Fragment
Heroes Remember
Getting Hit by Mortar Fragment
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Description
Mr. McKerracher describes his experience of getting wounded by shrapnel when carrying the commanding officer’s map board.
Neil McKerracher
Mr. McKerracher was born in Saskatchewan, on January 15, 1923. Nineteen-years-old, and eager for adventure, he moved to Ontario and decided to join the army. He became a member of the anti-aircraft regiment, and after receiving basic training in Petawawa, Ontario, he was shipped overseas. He served with coastal defence in Colchester, England. Mr. McKerracher was married in England during the Second World War. Post-war, he and his wife moved to Calgary, Alberta, where they raised their four children. Having no appetite for civilian life, Mr. McKerracher was eager to enlist for the Korean War. During his service in Korea, he was wounded by a mortar fragment, yet continued to serve in battle, holding the rank of Captain. Military life being his passion, Mr. McKerracher joined the Regular Force after his service in Korea. In 1953, he accepted a deployment to Germany, and lived there with his family for two years before returning to Canada. Mr. McKerracher retired from service life in 1978.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 1:36
- Person Interviewed:
- Neil McKerracher
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- Korea
- Battle/Campaign:
- Korea
- Branch:
- Army
- Occupation:
- Gunner
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