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  • Memory Project Archive

    Tom Hayden (Primary Source)

    "So when nightfall came, we were there alone, we had no rifles, we had nothing, we had just a box of tools." See below for Mr. Hayden's entire testimony. 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/TomHayden/1739_538.jpg Tom Hayden (Primary Source)

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    Tom Naphtahli “Little Chief” Settee (Primary Source)

    "I was running from one slit trench to the other; and they started peppering us, you know. I was running back and I got hit in the leg. I couldn't move, the shrapnel is still here." See below for Mr. Settee's entire testimony. 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/TomNaphtahliLittleChiefSettee/3908_original.jpg Tom Naphtahli “Little Chief” Settee (Primary Source)

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    Tony Elliott (Primary Source)

    Tony Elliot served with the Royal Marines during the Second World War. He immigrated to Canada after the war, and joined the Canadian Army when the Korean War broke out in the summer of 1950. He was sent to Korea as a tank driver with “C Squadron” of the Lord Strathcona’s Horse. The squadron fought in numerous engagements, including the Battle of Chai-li in May 1951 and Hill 158, where Mr. Elliott was wounded.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/16188_original.jpg Tony Elliott (Primary Source)

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    Una Sinclair Golding (Primary Source)

    Una Sinclair Golding served with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps 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/8636_600.jpg Una Sinclair Golding (Primary Source)

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    Val Rimer (Primary Source)

    Val Rimer served as a gunner operator with the Army during the Second World War. He was part of the Canadian force that took part in the Italian Campaign.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/672_600.jpg Val Rimer (Primary Source)

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    Vernon Barr (Primary Source)

    Vernon Barr served in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals 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/6151_original.jpg Vernon Barr (Primary Source)

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    Victor Chéri (Joseph) Guérin (Primary Source)

    "If a tank was coming, you had to get in position to be able to fire at it." See below for Mr. Guérin's entire testimony. 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/VictorCheriJosephGuerin/2301_original.jpg Victor Chéri (Joseph) Guérin (Primary Source)

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    Victor Eric Wong (Primary Source)

    "“Why should you go when you’re not even a Canadian?” So we all decided in our town hall meetings that the best way to do is to go and sign up and go and come back and lobby for the franchise. This is exactly what we did." Victor Eric Wong served in the Canadian Army and the British Army's Force 136 during the Second World War. See below for Mr. Wong's entire testimony. 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/VictorEricWong/2446_original.jpg Victor Eric Wong (Primary Source)

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    W. Harvey Willis (Primary Source)

    Harvey Willis  served with the 2nd Field Artillery Regiment 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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    W. Norman Dow (Primary Source)

    W. Norman Dow served as a driver with the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade 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/7759_original.jpg W. Norman Dow (Primary Source)

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    Walter Blaszynski (Primary Source)

    Walter Blaszynski served with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers 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/6872_original.jpg Walter Blaszynski (Primary Source)

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    Walter Conneoll Weir (Primary Source)

    Walter Weir served with the Royal Regina Rifles 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/3028_original.jpg Walter Conneoll Weir (Primary Source)

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    William A. Bush (Primary Source)

    William Bush served in the Royal Canadian Medical Corps in Alaska during the Second World War. He was later transferred to the Army Show, where he performed for troops throughout Europe.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/5549_600.jpg William A. Bush (Primary Source)

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    William (Bill) Adelman (Primary Source)

    William Adelman served in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 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/719_original.jpg William (Bill) Adelman (Primary Source)

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    William (Bill) “Bill” Davis (Primary Source)

    "War is a terrible thing. And people survive the war by having a little humour." See below for Mr. Davis' entire testimony. 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/WilliamBillDavis/561_original.jpg William (Bill) “Bill” Davis (Primary Source)