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  • Memory Project Archive

    William Treasure (Primary Source)

    William Treasure joined the militia in 1935 and served in the army during the Second World War.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/16193_original.jpg William Treasure (Primary Source)

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    William Vradenburg (Primary Source)

    William (Bill) Vradenburg joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1944 just in time to finish the war doing convoy duty for nine months between St. Johns, NL and Londonderry, Northern Ireland. He trained aboard the HMCS Star and the HMCS Stadacona, and later served on the HMCS Capilano.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/16299_original.jpg William Vradenburg (Primary Source)

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    William White (Primary Source)

    William White served with 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during the Korean War and participated in the Battle of Kap'yong (22-25 April 1951).Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.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/15908_original.jpg William White (Primary Source)

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    Wilma Fern Stanley (Primary Source)

    Wilma Stanley served in the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service during the Second World War.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/3866_original.jpg Wilma Fern Stanley (Primary Source)

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    Wilmer Joseph Gagnon (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Wilmer Gagnon served in the Canadian Forestry Corps, helping to gather lumber for all types of important uses in the Allied war effort.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/16324_original.jpg Wilmer Joseph Gagnon (Primary Source)

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    Wilson Christiansen (Primary Source)

    Wilson Christiansen served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Korean WarPlease 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/9992_600.jpg Wilson Christiansen (Primary Source)

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    Wilson Dionne (Primary Source)

    Wilson Dionne served in the Merchant Navy during the Second World War. He was involved in the D-Day invasion of 1944. 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/5243_600.jpg Wilson Dionne (Primary Source)

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    Wilson (Howard) Howard Large (Primary Source)

    Howard Large recounts his experience of the Dieppe Raid in 1942.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.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/2873_original.jpg Wilson (Howard) Howard Large (Primary Source)

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    Winifred Ivy Gracie Field (Primary Source)

    Winifred Field served in the British Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War.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/3809_original.jpg Winifred Ivy Gracie Field (Primary Source)

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    Winifred Kathleen Sirois (Primary Source)

    Winifred Sirois served in the army during the Second World War.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/1016_original.jpg Winifred Kathleen Sirois (Primary Source)

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    W.K Newell (Primary Source)

    Bill Newell served with the Royal Canadian Navy Beach Commando Unit during the Second World War.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/MemoryProject/W.K.Newell/8398_538.jpg W.K Newell (Primary Source)

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    Wladyslaw Pasaj (Primary Source)

    Wladyslaw Pasaj served in the Polish Forces during the Second World War.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/1271_original.jpg Wladyslaw Pasaj (Primary Source)

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    Yorkston John "Yorky" Marion (Primary Source)

    Yorkston Marion served in the army during the Second World War.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.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/4444_original.jpg Yorkston John "Yorky" Marion (Primary Source)

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    Yvonne Jukes (Primary Source)

    Yvonne Jukes served with the Women's Division of the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. She was posted overseas in Northern England with the Number 6 Bomber Group. 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/8024_original.jpg Yvonne Jukes (Primary Source)

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    Zona Davidson (neé West) (Primary Source)

    Zona Davidson served in The Royal Canadian Air Force Central Band during the Second World War. 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/7583_original.jpg Zona Davidson (neé West) (Primary Source)