Browse "Korean War"

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  • Memory Project Archive

    Joseph Léonce Gallant (Primary Source)

    Joseph Gallant 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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/12985_original.jpg Joseph Léonce Gallant (Primary Source)

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    June Barron (Primary Source)

    During the Korean War, June Barron served as a nurse with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps at Number 25 Field Dressing Station.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/14924_600.jpg June Barron (Primary Source)

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    Kenneth Snider (Primary Source)

    Kenneth Snider served on board the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) ship HMCS Iroquois during the ship's third tour to Korea (22 August 1954 - 26 December 1954). The ship conducted patrols along the Korean coasts to enforce the July 1953 armistice. HMCS Iroquois also provided aid to stranded fishermen and women. Mr. Snider returned to Canada in 1955 and served in the RCN until 1973.See below for his full 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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/KennethSnider/14353_original.jpg Kenneth Snider (Primary Source)

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    Leonard “Scotty” Wells (Primary Source)

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/LeonardScottyWells/10529_original.jpg Leonard “Scotty” Wells (Primary Source)

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    Lloyd Hamilton (Primary Source)

    "Boy, you learn all kinds of meals. I still have the cookbooks. I even remember in Korea I had to – the pages were coming apart. I had to take a slat of wood and took two nails and pound it, so it keep these pages together. But they learn all kinds of meals. I know the first thing you learn to cook is shortbread. It was fun" See below for Mr. Hamilton'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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/LloydHamilton/13985_original.jpg Lloyd Hamilton (Primary Source)

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    Lucien Dion (Primary Source)

    Mr. Lucien Dion is a Korean War veteran who went overseas with the 2nd Battalion of Le Royal 22e Régiment in 1951-1952. Trained as a Universal (Bren) Carrier driver, he experienced one of the most terrible episode of the regiment's history: the Battle of Hill 355 in November 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.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/10490_original.jpg Lucien Dion (Primary Source)

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    Marcel Duval (Primary Source)

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MarcelDuval/Duval_M_12.jpg Marcel Duval (Primary Source)

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    Mervin Cashman (Primary Source)

    "There was five guys in the tank, the crew. And we got caught in no man’s land. And we had to stay there all night." See below for Mr. Cashman'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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/MervinCashman/14454_538.jpg Mervin Cashman (Primary Source)

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    Norman Heide (Korean War) (Primary Source)

    Norman Heide served on HMCS Sioux during the Korean War. The Sioux provided naval support for the amphibious landings during the Battle of Inchon which turned the tide of the war. Additionally, the ship ran interdiction operations against enemy vessels and undertook “trainbusting” raids which attacked vital supply routes along the Korean coast.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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    Ralph Mintz (Primary Source)

    "I never fired a shot in anger the whole time I was there because we were essentially behind the lines and we’re just repairing stuff." See below for Mr. Mintz'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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/RalphMintz/14533_538.jpg Ralph Mintz (Primary Source)

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    Ramsey Muir Withers (Primary Source)

    General (ret’d) Ramsey Withers is a graduate of both Royal Roads Military College and the Royal Military College of Canada. Commissioned as a lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals (RCCS), he went to Korea as a replacement signals officer with 1st Battalion, Le Royal 22e Regiment. When the battalion rotated out of theatre, Withers was assigned to the 1st Commonwealth Division Battle School in Japan and trained incoming soldiers in preparation for the field in Korea. Following the Korean War, Withers had a long career in the armed forces, including as Chief of the Defence Staff (1980-1983). 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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/14562_original.jpg Ramsey Muir Withers (Primary Source)

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    Raphael Dael (Primary Source)

    Ralph Dael served with Belgian United Nations Command during the Korean War. As a machine gunner in a heavy weapons platoon, Dael supported patrols and guarded against enemy night attacks.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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/13704_original.jpg Raphael Dael (Primary Source)

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    Richard Engel (Primary Source)

    Richard Engel served in Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during the Korean 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.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.

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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9525_original.jpg Richard Engel (Primary Source)

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    Roger Barrette (Primary Source)

    The English transcription of this article is not yet available. Please refer to the transcript in French.

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    Ronald Allaire (Primary Source)

    Ronald Allaire joined the Canadian Army when he was 17. He went to Korea with 1 Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment as an infantry medic, where he would go out on patrols with the unit. In addition, he was responsible for the regiment’s stretcher bearers and medics.

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