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Memory Project Archive

Raymond "Burnie" Forbes

Raymond Forbes 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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Raymond Joseph Alexis “Ray” Gauvreau (Primary Source)

"A knock came on the door and it was my station commander who said, 'Ray, I’m sorry to tell you this, but your friend has not returned, will you please repack his luggage so we can send it back to his wife in Canada." See below for Mr. Gauvreau'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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Raymond Ray Doucette (Primary Source)

Ray Doucette 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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Raymond Trevors (Primary Source)

Mr. Raymond Trevors is a Korean War veteran that served overseas with the 2nd and 1st Battalions of The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry for 1951-1952.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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Reg Blundell (Primary Source)

Reg Blundell served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Read and listen to Reg Blundell’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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Reg Harrison (Primary Source)

Reg Harrison left his family’s farm in Saskatchewan and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1941. He became a pilot and flew Halifax then Lancaster bombers with 431 Squadron, RCAF. He flew numerous sorties over Germany, including the Ruhr Valley, and the Netherlands. He also flew as part of the 13-plane sortie over the Falaise Gap in 1944, when Canadian troops were accidentally bombed by allied planes. Reg Harrison survived four crashes, which earned him the nickname “Crash.”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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Reginald Dixon (Primary Source)

Reginald Dixon joined the Canadian Army in April 1941 and was soon commissioned as a lieutenant. After serving on the west coast, he was sent overseas in September 1942 with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Regiment as the battalion intelligence officer. He landed in Normandy on D-Day, and participated in all battalion's battles through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.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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Reid Byron Myers (Primary Source)

"The carnage, the wreckage, the stench, the dead bodies, human and animal: it was unreal." See below for Mr. Myers' 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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Rénald Boudreau (Primary Source)

The transcription in English is not available at this time. Please refer to the transcript in French.
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Rex Fendick (Primary Source)

"I became a specialist as a machine gun officer. I served in Canada with the St. John Fusiliers and volunteered to go overseas to serve with the British Army as a Canloan officer" See below for Mr. Fendick'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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Richard Brinston (Primary Source)

From Newfoundland, Richard Brinston served with the Royal 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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Richard Dudley "Dick" Clements (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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Richard Dutka (Primary Source)

Richard Dutka 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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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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Richard Kelly (Primary Source)

Richard Kelly served in the 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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