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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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Desmond Kelly (Primary Source)

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

"They just swung the gun on him and was ready to fire when he swerved off over our bow, came back on the other side, dropped the torpedo and the Liberty ship blew up. There were no survivors."Don Wildon Bauerlein served in the Merchant 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 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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