Readjusting to Civilian Life
Heroes Remember
Transcript
Description
Mr. Finestone describes how he had a hard time readjusting to civilian life after he returned home to Canada. He also describes the contrast between what was going on in Canada and what his regiment was doing overseas.
Bernard J. Finestone
Mr. Finestone was born in Sacramento, California, and moved to Montreal when he was ten months old. His father served with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery during the First World War. Mr. Finestone joined the COTC while he was studying at McGill University and when the war broke out he was in officer training. Mr. Finestone served as a tank commander in Italy and during the Italian Campaign, he was severely wounded. Mr. Finestone is an active speaker. He speaks to young Canadians about his military experiences and being a Jewish veteran.
Meta Data
- Medium:
- Video
- Owner:
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- Duration:
- 01:31
- Person Interviewed:
- Bernard J. Finestone
- War, Conflict or Mission:
- Second World War
- Location/Theatre:
- North America
- Branch:
- Army
- Units/Ship:
- 5th Armoured Division
- Rank:
- Lieutenant
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