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“I have to tell the story of how it really was. I have to let people know the war...”
– Robert Leckie
his reaction to South Pacific which inspired him to write his memoir Helmet for my Pillow
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WatchCheck out Stewart Abbot’s memories of serving in the Canadian Merchant Navy. If you like this, check out Canada’s Heroes Remember, effort to capture WWII veteran remembrances before the generation passes away.
To date, they have recorded over 1500 video accounts and the site seems to be very well organized. You will enjoy.
Note: Most of these are shot in the veteran’s home and...
brandonwaugh asked: Hey I was trying to find any information on the web about my great grandfather who recently passed away. But I cannot find anything. I was hoping you may be able to help. He was in world war 2 for Canada. Artillery division B15396 i believe. I think his rank was sergeant something. His name is Harry Arthur Taylor. Any information you can find would be greatly appreciated.
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“We might have had a lot in common. He might’ve liked to fish, you know, he...”
– Darrell “Shifty” Powers talking about the German troops he fought against
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brandonwaugh asked: Hey I was trying to find any information on the web about my great grandfather who recently passed away. But I cannot find anything. I was hoping you may be able to help. He was in world war 2 for Canada. Artillery division B15396 i believe. I think his rank was sergeant something. His name is Harry Arthur Taylor. Any information you can find would be greatly appreciated.
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