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    Albert Abdey (Primary Source)

    Please note that this story was part of an earlier archive and does not have the same format as stories published since 2009. Many earlier stories were made by third parties and do not share the same image content as recent veteran testimonies. Albert Abdey served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Abdey’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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    Albert Barris (Primary Source)

    Albert Barris served in the Royal Canadian Airforce training school in the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Barris'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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    Albert “Bert” Hogg (Primary Source)

    "I lifted him out of the stretcher and his back just literally fell out and he died right there in my arms. It’s in my mind all the time." Albert "Bert" Hogg served as a medic in the Second World War. See below for Mr. Hogg'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.Content warning: This article contains graphic content which some may find disturbing.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/AlbertHogg/2079_538.jpg Albert “Bert” Hogg (Primary Source)

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    Albert Billy "Alphabetical" Smith (Primary Source)

    Albert Billy "Alphabetical" Smith served as a DEMS gunner in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Smith’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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    Albert Bridgewater (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Albert Bridgewater served with the Intelligent Corps of the Royal Canadian Engineers and conducted reconnaissance for the advancing Allied armies in Northwest Europe, as they pushed towards Germany. 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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    Albert Donald (Primary Source)

    Albert Donald served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Donald’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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    Albert Edward "Big Al" Revie (Primary Source)

    Albert Edward "Big Al" Revie served in the navy during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Revie’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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    Albert Field (Primary Source)

    Albert Field served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Field’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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    Albert George Alfred Mahon (Primary Source)

    Albert George Alfred Mahon served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Mahon’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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    Albert Haywood (Primary Source)

    Albert Haywood served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Haywood’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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    Albert Henry Minnings (Primary Source)

    Albert Henry Minnings served in the Regina Rifle Regiment during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Henry Minnings’ 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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    Albert James "Jim" McCall (Primary Source)

    Albert James "Jim" McCall served as a submarine operator during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert McCall’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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    Albert John Park (Primary Source)

    Albert John Park served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert John Park’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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    Albert John Walsh (Primary Source)

    Albert John Walsh served in the Army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Walsh’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://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2940_original.jpg Albert John Walsh (Primary Source)

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    Albert Joseph Noel (Primary Source)

    Albert Joseph Noel served in the Canadian Army in the Second World War. Read and listen to Albert Joseph Noel’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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