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    Amos Wilkie Wilkins (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Amos Wilkins left the family farm in Alberta to join the Canadian Army in 1940. He served with The Calgary Highlanders infantry regiment and was among the mortar platoon personnel assigned to the disastrous Dieppe Raid on 19 August 1942. He was commissioned as an officer in 1943 and later wounded at Woensdrecht, Holland in October 1944. 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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    Andre Andy Charlebois (Primary Source)

    Andre Andy Charlebois was in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Andre Charlebois’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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    André Courtemanche (Primary Source)

    André Courtemanche served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to André Courtemanche’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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    André Martin (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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    André Richer (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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    André Therrien (Primary Source)

    André Therrien received his officer's commission with Le Régiment de Maisonneuve in 1947. At the beginning of the Korean War, he was transferred to the Regular Force as a lieutenant at Valcartier, Quebec and deployed overseas with 2nd Battalion, Le Royal 22e Régiment. In Korea, he led a platoon in a successful assault as part of Operation MINDEN in September 1951, for which he was awarded the Military Cross (MC), the third highest military decoration for officers. He was military attaché at the Embassy of Canada in Brussels and was posted to Belgium and Luxembourg (1973-1976). He retired from the Canadian Forces in 1981.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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    Andrew Andy Westie (Primary Source)

    Andrew Andy Westie served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Andrew Andy Westie’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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    Andrew Carswell (Primary Source)

    Andrew Carswell served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the Second World War. Read and listen to Andrew Carswell’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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    Andrew Lariviere (Primary Source)

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    Andrew Leslie Les Miller (Primary Source)

    Andrew Leslie Les Miller served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Andrew Miller’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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    Andrew Moffat (Primary Source)

    Lieutenant-Colonel (ret’d) Andrew Moffat was with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery during the Korean War. He served as an intelligence officer and as a forward observation officer. He provides insights into those roles, while explaining how artillery support was provided for Canadian forces at the front in Korea. 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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    Andrew William Andy Dollar (Primary Source)

    Andrew William Andy Dollar served in the Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa of the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Andrew Dollar’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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    Andrzej Garlicki (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Andrzej Garlicki served as artillery officer with 3rd Carpathian Artillery Regiment, II Polish Corps, British 8th Army and saw action in Italy.Memory Project  Content warning : This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.

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    Angus MacKay Wilson (Primary Source)

    Angus MacKay Wilson served in the Fifth Canadian Armoured Division during the Second World War. Read and listen to Angus MacKay’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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    Ann Maclean (Primary Source)

    Ann Maclean served in the Canadian Women's Army Corps. during the Second World War. Read and listen to Ann Maclean’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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