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  • Memory Project Archive

    Andrew "Andy" Barber (Primary Source)

    Andy Barber served in 1954-1955 on the HMCS Haida, a Royal Canadian Navy Tribal-class destroyer. He discusses life while patrolling the Korean coasts and incidents that occurred while at sea.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9962_original.jpg Andrew "Andy" Barber (Primary Source)

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    Andrew Lariviere (Primary Source)

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    Andrew Moffat (Primary Source)

    Lieutenant-Colonel (ret’d) Andrew Moffat was with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery during the Korean War. He served as an intelligence officer and as a forward observation officer. He provides insights into those roles, while explaining how artillery support was provided for Canadian forces at the front in Korea. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada. 

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/14162_original.jpg Andrew Moffat (Primary Source)

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    Archie Patterson (Primary Source)

    In 2011, The Memory Project interviewed Archie Patterson, a veteran of the Second World War and Korean War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Born in Fort St. John, British Columbia, on 14 June 1926, Patterson enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1944, but soon transferred to the Army. Although he was demobilized at the end of the Second World War, he rejoined the armed forces in 1948 and served as an armourer until 1971, retiring as a warrant officer. In this testimony, Patterson recounts his service in the Korean War, describing the weather and mountainous terrain, his work as an armourer, a brush with a North Korean spy and the death of a young lieutenant. After retiring from the military, Patterson had a second career with Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada, Weights and Measures division. He died in Coquitlam, British Columbia, in 2012. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9876_original.jpg Archie Patterson (Primary Source)

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    Arnold Cockburn (Primary Source)

    Arnold Cockburn served with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment during the Korean War. He fought at the Battle of Chai-li in May 1951.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/15140_600.jpg Arnold Cockburn (Primary Source)

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    Art Baker (Primary Source)

    Art Baker served with the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Korean War. Read and listen to his testimony below. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9328_original.jpg Art Baker (Primary Source)

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    Art Robillard (Primary Source)

    Art Robillard served with the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Korean War. Read and listen to his testimony below. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9826_original.jpg Art Robillard (Primary Source)

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    Arthur Lortie (Primary Source)

    Arthur Lortie served in the Canadian Army during the Korean War. Read and listen to his testimony below. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9218_original.jpg Arthur Lortie (Primary Source)

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    Austin Bradley (Primary Source)

    Austin Bradley joined the Canadian Army Special Force in the summer of 1950. During his service in Korea, he was wounded and evacuated from the front lines. Read and listen to his testimony below. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/15396_600.jpg Austin Bradley (Primary Source)

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    Austin Timmins (Primary Source)

    As a navigator with Royal Canadian Air Force No. 426 "Thunderbird" Squadron during the Korean War, Austin Timmins took part in Operation Hawk, the Korean Airlift, flying supplies and wounded personnel between North America and East Asia.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/13793_original.jpg Austin Timmins (Primary Source)

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    Ben Cripps (Primary Source)

    Ben Cripps served with 1st and 3rd Battalions, The Royal Canadian Regiment in Korea. His experiences included patrol duty and participation in the Battle of Hill 187 (2-3 May 1953).Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    Berard Bennett (Primary Source)

    Berard Bennett joined the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RCEME, nickname "Reemee") in 1951. He went to Korea in 1952 and spent the first six months with No. 191 Canadian Infantry Workshop. He was then appointed as commanding officer, 198 Light Aid Detachment, which was tasked with providing logistical support, repairing weapons, optics, and vehicles. Bennett remained in Korea until just after the July 1953 armistice and had a long military career, mostly with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/14302_original.jpg Berard Bennett (Primary Source)

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    Bernard Charland (Primary Source)

    Bernard Charlene served with the 3rd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment during the Korean War. Read and listen to his testimony below. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9372_original.jpg Bernard Charland (Primary Source)

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    Bernard Marquis (Primary Source)

    The transcription in English is not available at this moment. Please refer to the transcript in French.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/mpsb/Bernard-Marquis/14153_original.jpg Bernard Marquis (Primary Source)

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    Bert Picotte (Primary Source)

    Bert Picotte served with 81st Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery (later 4th Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery) in Korea. Picotte recounts the artillery actions during the Battle of Hill 187 (2-3 May 1953) and the events surrounding the 27 July 1953 armistice.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/14524_original.jpg Bert Picotte (Primary Source)