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"We were told that if you ever got shot down, to make sure you leave the area of your parachute." See below for Mr. Ryckman'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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William John Alexander Stewart served in the First World War. Read and listen to Mr. Stewart's grandson's 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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In 2010, The Memory Project interviewed William John “Danny” McLeod, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Born on 5 November 1921 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, McLeod enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1939 at the age of 18. After training at camps across Canada, he served overseas in Europe with the South Alberta Regiment. In 1942, he became the first Canadian posted to Sandhurst Military Academy and in 1945, he was awarded a Military Cross for “exemplary gallantry.” After the war, McLeod served with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) in Indochina and Europe. In 1960, he was posted to the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, where he became the college’s first athletic director. McLeod served in the Canadian armed forces until 1971, retiring at the rank of major. He was also involved with Canadian Interuniversity Sport and the National Hockey League. McLeod died on 14 January 2014 in Kingston. 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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William Sheppard served in the artillery 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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William Kilbourne 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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William Berrow served as a dispatch rider with the 69th Tank Transport Company 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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William Manning is a Korean War veteran who went overseas with 2nd Battalion, Le Royal 22e Régiment (2R22eR). He was a member of the battalion's Intelligence Section and served under Lieutenant-Colonel Jacques Dextraze, commanding officer, 2R22eR in Korea.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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William McGee served in the First Special Service Force of the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Second World War. He served in the Armed Forces from 1941 until 1964.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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"And when you think that, with your flying equipment on and the Mae West and a parachute, it was pretty cramped quarters." See below for Mr. McVean'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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William Hill served in the Royal Canadian Air Force 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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After being shot down on a bombing raid and interned as a Prisoner of War, William Mills began a letter exchange with a woman who would later become his wife.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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William Murray served with the British 54 Field Park Squadron 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.
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Royal Canadian Naval officer William English served with the British Royal Navy 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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William Parfitt served as an air gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force 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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William Parker served as an assistant cook in the Merchant Navy 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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