Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI)

Mr. Pitts describes a time when two of his ground crew were killed while laying wire in a minefield, on November 30, 1952.

As part of reinforcement, Mr. Pitts shares the experience when his platoon was commanded to relieve the British Black Watch Division and the devastation witnessed during the counter attack by the Chinese.

Mr. Pitts speaks about the apprehension felt when reporting one of his infantry soldiers who refused duty.

Mr. Pitts tells us about delivering documents to Japan which provided him with a four-day leave of rest and relaxation.

Mr. Pitts speaks about commanding his platoon when it was being targeted by the Chinese.

Mr Parker talks about a soldier in his platoon who literally lacked a sense of fear. His fearlessness was unexplainable, and he died in a most unusual way.

Mr. Parker talks about moving down the line and helping an Italian family, who had lost all their possessions to the Germans, and had their house blown up by the Canadians.

Mr. Parker concludes his story about the Marksman being torpedoed with her eventual demise. He also talks about close friendships that developed on the ship.

Mr. Parker talks about how a man's death haunted him as they moved into position on their start line. He then talks about a corporal who came to him for reassurance.

Mr. Parker tells a story of moving up the line in Italy at night, and having to try and help a wounded man in the dark.