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Memory Project Archive

Daniel Wilson (Primary Source)

Interview with Daniel Wilson about his experiences in the Gulf 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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Dave Ewart (Primary Source)

"The Red Cross went up twice to try and rescue the two wounded, right up in front, but the Germans kept firing on them." See below for Mr. Ewart'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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David Abells (Primary Source)

"When I think of my grandchildren at 18 years old, I would, heck, definitely not like to think that they would have to see this type of thing." See below for Mr. Abells' 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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David Bowen (Primary Source)

Delivering dispatches between units was a dangerous and often thankless job. David Bowen navigated the difficult terrain and remained aware of the risks he took each day. During the Korean War he began sketching and producing watercolour images of daily life. Today he is an accomplished artist.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.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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David Campbell (Primary Source)

In 2011, The Memory Project interviewed David Campbell, a veteran of the Korean War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Campbell served with the Canadian navy for 20 years and fought on the west coast of Korea and on the Taedong River in the Korean War. Born in Shanghai, China, on 21 August 1928, Campbell was raised in Victoria, British Columbia, and enlisted in the navy in 1946 at age 17. In this testimony, Campbell describes some of his experiences fighting in Korea as a stoker. He recounts fighting alongside the Americans, as well as several humorous situations he recalls from service. He also describes his crew’s involvement in the evacuation of Inchon, a Korean port city. Campbell died on 15 December 2016 in Victoria. 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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David Fromow (Primary Source)

During the Korean War era, David Fromow built on his wealth of army and military aviation experience. In 1950, he was assigned to the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre in Rivers, Manitoba. At Rivers, he commanded a training flight and flew a variety of aircraft, including one of the first helicopters used in a combat theatre.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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David Ritchie (Primary Source)

David Ritchie served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. In his interview, he recalls his journey on the HMS Clyde, a British submarine that took him to the Middle East.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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David Ward (Primary Source)

Interview with David Ward about his experiences in the Second World War and Peace Keeping in the 1950's.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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David Waterbury (Primary Source)

Mr. Waterbury served as navigator for Consolidated PBY Canso aircraft “T” of No. 162 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force. The Canso flying boats were loaned to Royal Air Force Costal Command to help protect shipping lanes and escort convoys in North Atlantic between North America and Britain. On 13 June 1944, Waterbury and his crew were shot down after sinking U-715 near the Faroe Islands. He was award the Distiinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for his actions.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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Dennis William Knapik (Primary Source)

"And so we started to circle the base and plead with them to let us come down because when we had fired our Very pistols there, the colours were wrong. They thought it might be Japanese." See below for Mr. Knapik'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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Dennis William Patrick Connolly (Primary Source)

"I did 220 hours of operational time, which is actual engagement with the enemy, other fighters and bombers and so on." See below for Mr. Connolly'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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Desmond Kelly (Primary Source)

Desmond Kelly served with the Black Watch during the Second World War.
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Don Leier (Primary Source)

Don Leier served with 37th Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC) in Korea. He recalls the war of patrols, Korean people's extreme poverty, and lack of recognition Korean War veterans received when they returned home.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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Don McLean (Primary Source)

See below for Mr. McLean'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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Don Reeve (Primary Source)

Don Reeve served 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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