Navy Training
Heroes Remember
Navy Training
Transcript
Description
Mr. Gorsline talks about basic training in Quebec City, and the obstacles that faced the French Canadians who wanted to join the Navy
John Henry Gorsline
Mr. Gorsline was born on November 12, 1924 in Collingwood, Ontario. He joined the Navy in November of 1942 on his 18th birthday. Mr. Gorsline served aboard the HMCS Prince David as a radar operator and returned to civilian life in September 1945.
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- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 01:48
- Person Interviewed:
- John Henry Gorsline
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- Atlantic Ocean
- Branch:
- Navy
- Units/Ship:
- HMCS Prince David
- Occupation:
- Radar Operator
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