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More on the Liberation of Antwerp
Mr. Ross continues his account of the liberation of the city of Antwerp.
Back To The Front Line
Back in France, Mr. Ross is re-assigned to a mortar platoon as it moves into Belgium and the battle for Antwerp
Injured by Shrapnel - Cared For by Canadian Nursing Sisters
During an encounter with German forces, Mr. Ross sustained injuries from flying shrapnel. He was flown to hospital in England and recalls the kindness and care of the Canadian Nursing Sisters.
More Reaction To Hitler Youth Actions
The account of the night patrolling is concluded with a grim reference to the murder of Canadian soldiers and a reaction to the actions of members of the Hitler Youth.
Dangerous Front Line Night Patrols
Mr. Ross gives a remarkable account of night patrols on the front lines.
His Regiment Reacts to Hitler Youth Executions
Mr. Ross talks of the reaction of his regiment to the Hitler Youth executions and describes being on patrol in Bray.
Horror of Hitler Youth
Mr. Ross speaks about the murder of members of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders and other regiments by a division of Hitler Youth under the command of Kurt Meyer.
More From the Beaches of Normandy
Mr. Ross continues to recount the events of the Normandy landing.
Landing on Beaches of Normandy
Mr. Ross continues his emotional account of landing on the Normandy beach early in the morning of June 6, 1944.
Bad Weather For Sailing
Mr. Ross recalls that when the order to begin the invasion was finally given, the weather conditions halted sailing for a day.
Just in Time For D-Day
Mr. Ross enlisted on his 18th birthday and was assigned to ‘C’ Company of the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada. He recalls preparation for the invasion of Normandy.
Help on the Home Front
Mr. Ross was only 14 years old when Canada declared war on Germany in September, 1939. As the home front war effort expanded, he was hired as an apprentice fitter in the aircraft division of Vickers, near Montreal.
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