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  • Memory Project Archive

    John Baptist James “John the B” Marchand (Primary Source)

    John “the B” Marchand from Okanagan Reserve #1 was a Bren gunner during the Second World War. He served in the infantry from 1943 to 1945. Learn more about Marchand’s time in the trenches during 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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/Marchand_Gunner_Tweet.jpg John Baptist James “John the B” Marchand (Primary Source)

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    John Covan (Primary Source)

    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/JohnCovan/1103_original.jpg John Covan (Primary Source)

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    John Edward Anderson (Primary Source)

    John Edward Anderson served in the Royal Canadian Air Force in the Second World 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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    John Gay (Primary Source)

    John Gay was a cook in the Canadian army and recounts his experiences during D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. 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/7871_original.jpg John Gay (Primary Source)

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    John H. Hamilton (Primary Source)

    In 2010, The Memory Project interviewed John H. Hamilton, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. From 1942 to 1946, Hamilton served as a rifleman, and eventually a corporal, with the Royal Winnipeg Rifles in the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. Born in Brandon, Manitoba, on 22 August 1922, Hamilton enlisted in the Canadian army at the age of 20. He was one of the first wave of Canadians to assault Juno Beach on D-Day, and also participated in the Battle at Carpiquet Airport. In this testimony, Hamilton describes his experience at Juno Beach, his resulting injury and the later efforts to save his damaged eye. He also discusses the sabotage of German artillery shells by Czech munitions workers. Hamilton died on 29 July 2017 in Brandon, Manitoba. 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/3833_original.jpg John H. Hamilton (Primary Source)

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    John Hallett Thompson (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, John Hallett Thompson flew with No. 245 (Northern Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force, 2nd Tactical Air Force in Northwest Europe. The squadron's Typhoon fighter-bombers provided air support to the Allied ground forces.See a more detailed interview with Mr. Thompson about D-Day.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/7116_original.jpg John Hallett Thompson (Primary Source)

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    John Hallett Thompson (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, John Hallett Thompson flew with No. 245 (Northern Rhodesia) Squadron, Royal Air Force, 2nd Tactical Air Force in Northwest Europe. The squadron's Typhoon fighter-bombers provided air support to the Allied ground forces throughout Normandy and during operations to close the Falaise Gap in August 1944.See another interview with Mr. Thompson.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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    John J. Doyle

    John Doyle served in the Royal Canadian 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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/5743_600.jpg John J. Doyle

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    John "Jake" Pope Beer (Primary Source)

    John "Jake" Pope Beer served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War and recounts his experiences of D-Day.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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    John Liss (Primary Source)

    Interview with John Liss.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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    John Mackelvie (Primary Source)

    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/mpsb/John-Mackelvie/2574_original.jpg John Mackelvie (Primary Source)

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    John Mardling (Primary Source)

    The Memory Project interviewed John Mardling, a veteran of the Second World War in about 2010. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Born in Harwich Township, Ontario, in 1921, Mardling served in the Merchant Navy from 1943 to 1945. In this testimony, he recalls trips to Scotland, England and India during the war, and encountering submarines during voyages across the Atlantic (see Battle of the Atlantic). After the war he settled in Chatham, Ontario, where he worked 38 years at Ontario Steel (Arvin Meritor). He was a member of the Canadian Merchant Navy Association, the Royal Canadian Naval Association and the Royal Canadian Legion. Mardling died on 4 September 2013 at the age of 92. 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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    John Ross “Danny” Daniels (Primary Source)

    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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    John Scammell (Primary Source)

    "But my great wish is that never again will there ever be cause again to disrupt and sacrifice so many lives, young and old." See below for Mr. Scammell'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/The-Memory-Project/image/8614_original.jpg John Scammell (Primary Source)

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    John Smith (Primary Source)

    John (Jack) Smith was a Newfoundland outport schooner fisherman, fishing for cod from dories at the start of WWII. He joined the then Canadian Merchant Marine, sailing east coast routes (independent sailings & in convoy) from St. John’s, NL to the Caribbean.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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