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  • Memory Project Archive

    William (Earl) Earl Wells (Primary Source)

    In 2010, The Memory Project interviewed William Earl Wells, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Born on 6 July 1918 in Hoosier, Saskatchewan, Wells enlisted in the Canadian Army as a private on 8 November 1941 at the age of 23. Assigned to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps, re-supply division, he trained in Jolliete, Quebec, and Camp Borden, Ontario, before travelling overseas to Europe. In this testimony, Wells describes landing on Juno Beach seven days after D-Day and his unit’s journey through Bayeux, Caen, the Falaise Gap, and eventually the Netherlands. He also recalls being seriously injured while riding a motorcycle at the head of the convoy of trucks. After the end of his service in 1946, Wells moved to Calgary, Alberta, where he died on 5 January 2013. 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 Edward Fell (Primary Source)

    William Fell served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. After having to evacuate via parachute during a mission, members of the French Resistance helped Fell get to Spain where he could contact the British Embassy. 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/3107_original.jpg William Edward Fell (Primary Source)

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    William Elliott (Primary Source)

    William Elliott served with the Royal Canadian Army Service 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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2637_original.jpg William Elliott (Primary Source)

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    William “Grumps” Britch (Primary Source)

    "It’s odd that you meet a person and you knew that this person is someone you wanted to really get to know. It was the right thing. And 63 years later, I still think that that was a very good thing." See below for Mr. Britch'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/William“Grumps”Britch/912_538.jpg William “Grumps” Britch (Primary Source)

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    William H Cameron (Primary Source)

    William Cameron served aboard HMCS Kitchener 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/4032_original.jpg William H Cameron (Primary Source)

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    William Hallett (Bill) Heron (Primary Source)

    William Heron served in the Second World War with the 1st Battalion of The Canadian Scottish Regiment.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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1011_original.jpg William Hallett (Bill) Heron (Primary Source)

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    William Howard Wood (Primary Source)

    William Wood served as a mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force 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://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/5144_original.jpg William Howard Wood (Primary Source)

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    William Husson (Primary Source)

    William Husson 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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2919_original.jpg William Husson (Primary Source)

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    William James Archibald "Bill" Black (Primary Source)

    In 2010, The Memory Project interviewed William “Bill” James Archibald Black, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Black was born on 18 April 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, but grew up in Montreal, Quebec. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941 and began his service as an ordinary seaman, ultimately being promoted to lieutenant commander. In this testimony, Black discusses his responsibilities as a telegraphist, listening to Morse Code transmissions and copying them down by hand. He also discusses conditions on board and the dynamic between crew members. Black served in the navy until 1966, and then went on to a career in university and city planning in Ottawa, Ontario. He retired to Victoria, British Columbia, where he died on 1 June 2014 at the age of 91. 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/2701_original.jpg William James Archibald "Bill" Black (Primary Source)

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    William James “Bill” Ryckman (Primary Source)

    "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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/WilliamJamesBillRyckman/7594_538.jpg William James “Bill” Ryckman (Primary Source)

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    William John Alexander Stewart (Primary Source)

    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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/WilliamJohnAlexanderStewart/15275_538.jpg William John Alexander Stewart (Primary Source)

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    William John "Danny" McLeod (Primary Source)

    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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1977_original.jpg William John "Danny" McLeod (Primary Source)

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    William John (John or Shep or Red) Sheppard (Primary Source)

    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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2865_original.jpg William John (John or Shep or Red) Sheppard (Primary Source)

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    William Kilbourne (Primary Source)

    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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    https://d2ttikhf7xbzbs.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1826_600.jpg William Kilbourne (Primary Source)

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    William Leland Berrow (Primary Source)

    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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