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Donald Aden Bowman (Primary Source)

TranscriptYou may have wondered or may not have wondered what veterans think on Remembrance Day on 11 November. At this stage in my life, I’ve experienced 60 some 11 November services and for me, 11 November is a day with a fixed routine. Wake up, breakfast, daily devotions, shave and dress for the Remembrance Day ceremonies at a local arena. There is a 50/50 chance the day will be overcast or cloudy. And it is...
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Donald Cheney (Primary Source)

Don Cheney joined the RCAF on his 18th birthday, 1940 and trained Canada and England. Following his conversion to Lancasters, he was posted to 106 and 630 Squadrons, RAF. After completing 20 operational missions, he and his crew were selected for the 617 "Dambuster" Squadron, RAF, where the crew was trained for special missions employing the Tallboy 12000 pound bomb, most notably the bomb's first use at the Saumur Tunnel. On his 39th mission, 5 August 1944, Mr. Cheney was shot down while attacking submarine pens over Brest, France. With the aid of the French Resistance he successfully evaded capture, returning to England about a month later.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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Donald Cole (Primary Source)

Donald Cole joined the Canadian Army in August 1950, not long after the Korean War broke out. He was supposed to be sent over to Korea with the Canadian Army Special Force, he was kept back in order to augment 1 Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. It was with 1PPCLI that Mr. Cole went to Korea in October 1951 where he was a company signaller.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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Donald Hibbs (Primary Source)

Donald Hibbs served with 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (2 PPCLI) during the Korean War and saw action at the Battle of Kap'yong (22-25 April 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.
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Donald McCree “Scotty” Cameron (Primary Source)

Mr. Cameron served in the Navy during the Second World War. 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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Donald Murchie (Primary Source)

Donald Murchie joined the RCAF before he finished high school in Calgary, Alberta. After a stint as an instructor, Mr. Murchie was sent overseas and flew Supermarine Spitfires with 412 Squadron. While he did not begin flying operations until the squadron landed in the Netherlands, Mr. Murchie flew numerous missions over enemy territory, including at the Battle of the Bulge.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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Donald Wolfe (Primary Source)

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Doreen Leona Smitty Newton (Primary Source)

Doreen Newton signed up for the Army in October 1943 and was discharged in October 1945.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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Dorothy Gogan (Primary Source)

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Dorothy Lutz (Primary Source)

At the age of 16, Dorothy Lutz served in the Second World War as an electrical welder in the Halifax shipyards. During the Second World War, Lutz and millions of women worked with military machinery and equipment. Listen to Lutz’ achievements as a trailblazer on the home front. 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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Dorothy M Jamieson (Primary Source)

"We were in France, and we were in Belgium. And to me, serving with those girls was the best thing that ever happened to me." See below for Ms. Jamieson'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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Doug Cavener (Primary Source)

Doug Cavener served as a Peacekeeper in Cyprus, in Germany during the Cold War, and in domestic operation. He was the first Royal Canadian Regiment soldier to receive the Member of the Order of Military Merit for bravery. 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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Doug Franks (Primary Source)

"They got over this wire... 'cause you used to hang tin cans or something on there so, if it touched it, it warned you that there was someone there…" See below for Mr. Franks' 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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Doug Vidler (Primary Source)

"Our landing was not bad compared to the fellows ahead of us. The first wave had taken the blunt of it." See below for Mr. Vidler'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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Doug Yuill (Primary Source)

Doug Yuill (Brigadier, ret’d) served in the Royal Canadian Engineers (RCE) during the Korean War. He explains in detail the tasks engineers carried out at the front, including the transfer of personnel and equipment across the Imjin River, swollen by monsoon season, and protecting bridges across the river from enemy rafts. He also provides an explanation of mine laying. Additionally, Yuill discusses trading with the American troops at the front for a variety of equipment and services.
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