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Memory Project Archive
Mario Lorito (Primary Resource)
Mario Lorito was born in Canada, but went back to Italy in 1936 for additional schooling. However, he and his mother were unable to leave Italy went war broke out, so he remained in the town of Francavilla al Mare. He avoided being conscripted by the Italian military, and following the town’s liberation, he worked with both American and Canadian troops. Mr. Lorito wound up joining the 48th Highlanders, and fought with the regiment through northwest Europe.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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Marshall Chow (Primary Source)
"I felt the knees of the guy behind me knocking against my legs. So we were very, we laugh about it, but we were also very scared." Marshall Chow served with the Canadian Army during the Second World War. See below for Mr. Chow'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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Maurice Alan Hundleby (Primary Source)
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Maurice Marcoux (Primary Source)
"We would start at fourteen thousand feet, we would see our target and we would swoop down, one after the other."Maurice Marcoux was a pilot in the Air Force during the Second World War. See his full 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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Mavis Pauline Jeannette Butlin (Primary Source)
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Max Reid
Max Reid, a Defensively Equipped Merchant Ship (DEMS) gunner during the Second World War, describes his service with the Royal Canadian Navy, including attacks on merchant ships, travelling by convoy through the Caribbean and to South Africa, the relationship between merchant seamen and DEMS gunners as well as those between officers and ratings. Max Reid has also published a book his experiences entitled, "DEMS at War! Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships and the battle of the Atlantic 1939-1945" and published by Commoner's Publishing Society Inc.
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Michael Krewiak (Primary Source)
Mr. Michael Krewiak is a World War Two veteran who enlisted during the summer of 1940 and went overseas with The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor). Having fought in Normandy, he continued to fight into Northwest Europe, where he was badly wounded by a mortar shell in October 1944.
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Michael Kucher (Primary Source)
"If you were there and you saw all those ships! It was unbelievable! Everything that you can think of. Aircraft carriers. Destroyers. Everything." See below for Mr. Kucher'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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Michel Vincent (Primary Source)
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Mieczyslaw "Mike" Kalaska (Primary Source)
Miecyzslaw "Mike" Kalaska served in the Polish Army during the Italian Campaign in 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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Monte Stout (Primary Source)
Monte Stout joined the RCAF in March 1942 but was then transferred to the Royal Air Force. He initially served as a navigator with RAF Coastal Command, and flew missions along the eastern seaboard. He was then transferred to RAF Transport Command, 45 Group, also known as Ferry Command. With Transport Command he flew various missions delivering planes from North America to England.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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Monty Lee (Primary Source)
"I was the only Chinese in the service. The recruiting officer told me that, “You’re going to have lots of problem.” I ask him, “What kind of a problem?” He stated, “Mostly discrimination.“"Monty Lee 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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Morris Pearlman (Primary Source)
Morris Pearlman was a captain in the Royal Canadian Dental Corps during the Second World War. He served in various prisoner of war camps in Canada. Learn how Pearlman, a Jewish dental officer, set aside resentment and hostility as he treated German POWs. 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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Morton Patrick "Dunkirk" Beazley (Primary Source)
Morton Patrick Beazley was a corporal with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He served the entire war with the regiment, from their landing in Italy through to the liberation of the Netherlands as a Bren gunner. He helped to blow up a German explosives truck, and drove a truck while under heavy fire to provide vital reinforcements. His memoir is entitled The Ravages of 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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Muriland Knott (Primary Source)
"We were in a big convoy. No matter where you looked you saw ships." See below for Mr. Knott'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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