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The Military History Collection is comprised of books, archival materials, photographs, oral histories, and other objects relating to military service and interventions, including WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the War in Afghanistan. Perspectives represented here include soldiers and their friends and families.

 
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  • 1521. Cline, Willis: my Air Force recollections (March 13, 2013)

    Title:
    Cline, Willis: my Air Force recollections (March 13, 2013)
    Description:
    An interview/narrative of Willis Cline's experiences whilst serving with the Air Force. Interview took place on March 13, 2013., ABSTRACT: Willis grew up in Zelma, Saskatchewan and enlisted in the air force on April 6, 1951 in Hamilton, Ontario. He began as a flight cadet and finished as a flight officer. Part of his time in the air force he trained navigation students from the base in Winnipeg. He performed service flights from Montreal to Vancouver and Montreal to Resolute Bay. He retired from the air force in July 1956. He was twenty four years old when he left the air force and joined a civilian career with Trans-Canada Airlines. He explains the differences between flying in the air force and flying commercially and that some could not adapt to the idea of not being in command in the airlines. Willis was a co-pilot for TCA for thirteen years before he became captain and flew many different planes throughout his civilian career with the airline. He mainly flew passengers but had experience flying cargo to France and the Caribbean. In 1988, Willis was grounded because of heart problems but did not retire from TCA until 1991. He moved to Victoria after he retired from the airlines and joined the Victoria Flying Club for a few years. 00:23-01:33 - Biographical information, family life, life before enlistment 01:34-02:46 - Motivations to join the air force 02:47-06:56 - Enlisting with the air force, starting rank and responsibilities, flying experience 06:57-09:06 - Discussion of cadets, previous skills, how many people on the base 09:06-13:28 - The treatment of cadets, making friends in the air force, how enlistment affected his family life, relationship with superiors, transition from cadet to officer 13:29-17:00 - Types of planes flown, first missions, working with navigation students 17:01-20:52 - Communications, technical difficulties 20:53-29:22 - Service flights, flying to Hanoi, description of plane becoming stuck in snow bank at Resolute Bay 29:23-38:00 - Retirement from the air force, employment with TCA, difference between air force and civilian flying, types of planes flown at TCA 38:01-47:54 - Flying horse meat to France, flying cargo to Caribbean, grounded because of heart problems 47:55-1:00:30 - Similarities and differences between air force and civilian flying, bomb threat, retirement flying, Interviewee: Cline, Willis, 1932-, and Interviewer: Hayward, Madi
    Subject:
    Military cadets, Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, Airplanes, Military, and Military history
    Contributor:
    Cline, Willis, 1932- and Hayward, Madi
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-13
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Québec--Montréal, British Columbia--Victoria, and Ontario--Hamilton
    Coordinates:
    43.25011, -79.84963, 45.50884, -73.58781, and 48.4359, -123.35155
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    interviews, sound recordings, oral histories (literary genre), and reminiscences
    Archival Item Identifier:
    CW_781
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-04-07
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1522. Edwards, Murray: my Korean War recollections (March 13, 2013)

    Title:
    Edwards, Murray: my Korean War recollections (March 13, 2013)
    Description:
    Interviewee: Edwards, Murray Campbell, 1920-, Interviewer: Fish, Cameron, Rank: Major. , ABSTRACT: Family background; father's service in World War I in Canadian Railway Forestry Corps. Maj. Edward's birth. (00:56-4:02). World War II: Pearl Harbor 1941. Elder brothers drafted, Maj. Edwards classified 4C (Friendly Alien) as a result of his birth in England. Waited for call up, which never arrived. Took train to Toronto and enlisted in Queen's Own Rifles. Promoted to corporal, became assistant instructor at Officer Refresher School. Selected for Officer Training and returned to Canada. Served remainder of war as an instructor in various schools. Frustrated by continual postings in rear echelons, and wanted experience in combat. (4:04-7:35) Post-war: Immediately joined reserves, served as 'call-out' instructor during summer months. Discussed downsizing of army after war, and mandate of active force. Enrolled in job training course with Toronto Post Office. New post master forbid further call outs, so Maj. Edwards quit. Korea came along conveniently soon after. Considered joining Active Force (regular army) but was told he would only be allowed the rank of corporal. Decided to join American armed forces, but Korea allowed him an opportunity to remain with Canadians. (7:35-11:07) Outbreak of Korean War: Big news in Canada. Joins Canadian Army Special Force in August, anticipating a tour in Korea. Worked at No. 6 Personnel Depot at witnessed influx of incoming volunteers. Noted that most of the incoming privates were 'off the street'. Many turned away for physical deficiencies. Believes figure of discharges after enlistment is greatly exaggerated during training in both Canada and Korea. Comments on antagonistic relationship between Special and Active Force (2nd and 1st Battalions). Believes 1st Battalion sent poorest soldiers as replacements for 2nd Battalion in Korea. Decided to join Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry instead of Royal Canadian Regiment because of 'spit and polish' mentality in RCR. Also wanted to serve under Lt.-Col. Jim Stone (PPCLI CO). Opinion on Jim Stone: excellent and brave soldier/tactician, poor leader in some cases. Prevented Canadians from moving up to the line immediately after arriving Korea, but refused to award decorations. (11:07-19:54) Training: Feels that those men who were not discharged on physical grounds responded very well to training, and that this is reflected in their record in Korea. Believes unit cohesion on multiple levels (company, battalion) was most important aspect of training. Believes men received good training in basic skills like small arms handling and small unit tactics like patrolling. Received little training in combined arms (artillery, armour), but that this was not a hindrance as a result of the World War II experience of the officers. Comments on differences in terrain between Italy/Western Europe and Korea. Very shear valleys and hills in Korea. (19:54-23:59) Deployment: Conditions aboard troopship USS Pvt. Joe Martinez: cramped. Americans made poor traveling companions (called-up reservists as opposed to Canadian volunteers) Indoctrination on Korea: excellent. Both Chaplains had experience in Asia as missionaries in China and North Korea. Lectures given on ship concerning Korean people, culture, etc. News of Chinese offensive 1951, massive jump in moral. Previously anticipated occupation duties, now heading for full-blown war. No surprises in Korea concerning culture or conditions, but surprised to find reporters and film makers on making land. Moved up to Miryang, estimated that no more than ten troops were sent home as 'non-battle casualties' from there (official history places number at 60). (23:59-29:07) Equipment (Weapons): Lee-Enfield: Canadian pattern incorporated smaller channel for bolt, and could thus be stuck up by dirt. Sten Gun: British magazine incorporate reliable leaf springs. Canadian magazines used coil spring which could bind if the magazines were kept loaded. When Maj. Edwards became Quarter Master 2PPCLI, he traded Gin for M1 Carbines to replace the Sten Guns. He felt that Canada should have issued troops with semi-automatic rifle because there was ample time to maintain them, but not M1 Garands because they were too bulky. Doesn't buy that argument that ammunition would have been expended too quickly with a semi-automatic. Believes the Bren gun was an absolutely excellent weapon and that it served very well in Korea. Later on in his career, Maj. Edwards served in User Trial Section which tested new equipment for the military. He felt Bren was still a superior weapon at those trials. Also feels that the 2 inch mortar which was replaced with American 60mm mortar was superior as a result of its simplicity, but acknowledges that the 60mm which replaced it possessed superior range and firepower despite its complexity. (29:07- 39:24) Equipment (Other): Difference in philosophy between British and American equipment: In general, American equipment was intricate, fragile and difficult to use, but its end result was superior. Conversely, British equipment tended to be simple and easy to use, if not always as capable. Illustrates this point with comparison of American and British field cooking methods. Winter in Korea was very damp and cold. Winter gear not bad. 1937 pattern combat webbing was poor. It could not be easily adjusted or discarded, and lacked provision to carry grenades and magazines. Later during 1960s User Trial Section service, new webbing was introduced which was inferior even to 1937 pattern. Helmets were only worn during bombardments. (39:24-45:09) The Move to the Front and First Engagements: 2PPCLI encountered American corpses en route to front from Miryang, they had been massacred because they had established a poor defensive position and failed to post sufficient sentries. The Chinese silently killed the sentries, and unable to escape from their sleeping bags, the Americans were bayoneted or else ambushed as they fled. Bill Boss, a Canadian war correspondent with 2PPCLI broke the story which had been downplayed by the Americans. (45:09-48:26) First Actions: While moving up to join 27th British Brigade at a resting position, Major Edward's Baker Company was ordered (perhaps volunteered by Stone) to lead advance and reestablish contact with the Chinese. Moving along a thin ridgeline, Edward's company began taking fire from a Chinese MG. Unable to radio the Liley, company commander as a result of incorrect batteries, Edwards was forced to run back to warn the company commander. Who consolidated the company Bren guns to provide covering fire. Advancing under towards the first MG, Edward's began taking fire from a second MG on another ridge which had been reported clear. Additionally, the company's Brens began firing on Edwards' men. Edwards was forced to withdraw. Shortly afterward Edwards became quartermaster. Expressed admiration for the fighting abilities of the Chinese. Felt they were incredibly brave, and excellent at encirclement and infiltration. (48:26-56:38) Kapyong: Commentary on merits of the respective Australian and Canadian positions. Emphasis on Austrian withdrawal rather than retreat. (backtracking) 17 March alcohol poisoning incident. Death of several young troops after being encouraged to ingest 'canned heat' by a senior enlisted man. Parading dead bodies in front of battalion, enlisted man disciplined. (further backtracking) account of soldier named Blank and another who had gone with some Middlesex regiment troops to a nearby village. Blank raped the women, and tossed a grenade into the hut, wounding or killing all Koreans present. Both Canadian troops served relatively short sentences, were released on technicalities and allowed to collect back pay while remaining in army. (back to Kapyong) Explanation for retreating ROK troops at 38th parallel. Remembering the night of the 23rd when the Australians were attacked. Moral among Patricia's waiting for Chinese attack: very confident. Maj. Edwards role in battle: present at HQ with Stone, listening to radio. Remembers Stone being very cool, but emphasizes the importance of the leadership at the lower levels during the actual engagement. Remembering Mike Levy; platoon commander in Dog Company under Captain Mills. Levy responsible for calling in artillery on his own position, but Captain Mills received citation, despite Levy's initiative. This was the result of Stone's refusal to award medals. (56:38-1:11:49) Medals and the Front: Allocation of medals during Korea: almost none for 2PPCLI. Had effects on moral and post war careers of Canadian troops who had served in 2PPCLI. He expresses respect for the Korean Service Corps porters but remembers them as very stoic, and very capable, but mostly silent. Edwards believes remaining occupied at the front was not difficult; in addition to R+R in Japan, there was usually too much to do at the front for boredom. On Ottawa's reluctance to allow 2PPCLI to wear Presidential Unit Citation, Edward's chalks it up to a dislike of anything foreign in Ottawa. He recalls the Korean Service Medal which took 43 years to be issued. Edwards was amused to be addressed as 'Dear Friend' upon receipt. Edwards next describes procedure for bringing wounded back from front. He displays admiration for Indian 60th Field Hospital who provided medical aid; remembering them as being highly trained and always willing to set up camp near the front. Next he gives an anecdote concerning ammunition delivery after Kapyong. A truck driver Edwards was directing misread his map and drove right up to Chinese front line. Taking fire, Edwards directs the vehicle back to Canadian lines. One Canadian replacement is wounded before even arriving at the unit he is to join. Miraculously the Chinese stop firing, and nobody dies. Wounded fellow (Marrow(?)) was on the operating table within 15 minutes. Edwards does not recall any interactions with 1st Battalion troops. On the role of armour, Edwards remembers them being restricted to support as North Korean T-34s were out of action by this point. (1:11:49-1:27:49) Rotation and After Korea: R+R in Japan was badly timed for Edwards. Casualty kits had not been broken down, and positions had not been cataloged or returned to next of kin. Edwards arranged for these positions be be shipped to Japan, but they were looted by American troops. Edwards arrived in Japan during a Typhoon and spent most of the time sorting out the casualty kit situation. Murray feels the disdain felt by the Active Force for the Special Force never left the army. In his later career, he continued to perceive animosity between those who had served in the 1st and 2nd Battalions. Example: while forming up, 1st Battalion hoarded certain equip shipments like pocket knives. Edwards remained in the military for the rest of his career. He qualified as a paratrooper, was posted for 2 years to West Germany with NATO. Next he was in charge of reserve training in Alberta, then he was with the User Trial Section. After that he was deployed to both Cyprus and the Middle East. When returning to Canada, Edwards was struck by how little people knew of the Korean war. He blames the media, and the comparatively small scale of the Korean conflict relative to World War II for this. He believes that Korea was really not so different from World War II in a tactical sense, and thus there were no major lessons to be learned. He does mention that Canadian troops had little experience with Chinese tactics, and that accommodation had to be made for this. (backtracking) believes artillery support was key at Kapyong. Comparison of load outs between Canadians and Chinese. Readjusting to life out of the military: many men had a hard time, but Edwards believes that men who were coming of age in the 1950s had harder backgrounds than those who make up the forces today. He believes that this is one reason why reported cases of PTSD are much more common today. (1:27:49-1:41:39) Korea Today: Returned to Korea in 2009. Describes change as absolute miracle. Remembers being entertained at banquet and when delivering response to toast, noted to superhuman efforts of the South Korean government, industrialists, scientists, engineers and common people who made it happen. Finds the Koreans very grateful, especially considering their history of foreign occupation. Only bemoans the decision to partition Korea into North and South. Feels that North Korea's aggressive posturing today is at least partially the result of the Stalinist influence, but he also notes a difference between North and South Korea people from even before the partition. Industry in the North, agrarian society in South. Believes farming people are more inclined to peace than industrial people. (1:41:39-1:51:20), and An interview/narrative of Murray Edwards's experiences during the Korean War. Major Edwards served with the Canadian Army. Interview took place on March 13, 2013.
    Subject:
    Armed Forces--Officers, World War (1939-1945), World War (1914-1918), Canada. Canadian Army. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and Military history
    Contributor:
    Edwards, Murray Campbell, 1920- and Fish, Cameron
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-13
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Germany and England
    Coordinates:
    51.5, 10.5 and 52.16045, -0.70312
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    oral histories (literary genre), reminiscences, interviews, and sound recordings
    Archival Item Identifier:
    EM_778
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-04-19
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1523. Hickson, George: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 13, 2013)

    Title:
    Hickson, George: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 13, 2013)
    Description:
    Interviewee: Hickson, George Edwin, 1926-, An interview/narrative of George Hickson's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on March 13, 2013., ABSTRACT: Part 1: 0-7.45 Born in Lincolnshire, England in 1926; parents Edwin and Gladis; two brothers and a sister, his brothers have both since died. His brothers were born ten years before him as his father had been injured in the First World War. His brothers also both went on to join the forces. 7.46-12.15 Education: public school until the war began. Remembers being fed at school so all the students would be healthy when it looked like war was on the horizon. Younger children were evacuated at the outbreak of war; older children remained and planted potatoes as everything in the town was shut down. 12.16-15.56 Joined the Air Training Core at age 14, volunteer cadet reserve. Joined the Air Force when he was 18. In the Air Training Core they would go on summer camps. Describes a particularly memorable one in 1943. 15.57-22.42 Went to a six months concentrated academic college to boost his education. Then went on to flight training. Some of the air bases were functioning as prisoner of war camps. He had studied German at the college, and was in charge of a group of prisoners for some time. 22.43-28.38 Back into flight training; tells of his flight training and the other people involved. 28.39-30.06 With the troubles in the Middle East, he is relocated to Yemen - describes the historical background of the struggle. It was stopped through political means before it became problematic 30.07-36.09 He goes to fly for the RAF in Iraq, to assist the Iraqi air force against the Kurts from damaging the oil pipelines. 36.10-51.35 Shipped off to Malaya in 1949. Tells of the innovative solution of settling the dispossessed Chinese people, supporting and training them for a few years before they became self-sufficient. Describes how this is the only war against communism that has been won – was not done by armed forces. 51.36-52.28 His release date came up. Previously, while he was in Iraq he was able to go back to England to see Audrey, his wife, and his newborn son. 52.29-57.58 His release date comes up, and he is not permitted to leave yet – needed for an extra year. Moves his son and wife out to Singapore to join him for a year. He went on to have two daughters as well. 57.59- He returns to England, but is posted to resupply aircraft, which he does for three months before taking a position with the civilian anti-air craft operation unit. End of Part 1. Part 2: 0-13.54 Tells of how he and the RAF flew planes to Yugoslavia, which was being pressured by the Soviet Union. Anecdotal story about his interaction with American and Canadian soldiers. He gets sick on the return journey to England and is dropped off to recovery at a military hospital in Germany, and joins in the country’s seasonal festivities. 13.55-30.11 Becomes a civilian staff pilot – flying aircraft to be shot at in training. Describes all the crashes he had been in through his Air Force career. 30.12-56.25 He and Audrey decide to move to Canada, his sister had moved over already and he was paying so much in taxes that there was no reason to stay in England. He came over, joined a reserve squadron in Edmonton, and got a clerical job assessing insurance claims. Tells of how he began to change the systems of the work place to be more personal and efficient. He became an investigator of the claims, describes a few encounters he had. Moves up the ranks of the workplace over the years. 56.26-1.05.27 Auxiliary force, worked alongside his civilian job. Recruiting, training, and benefits of the reserve. Went to staff college through the reserve, which benefitted his clerical job. He also took classes on nuclear warfare, and describes his role with nuclear testing. He had a unit that would be responsible to check how much radiation fallout there was from radiation clouds. 1.05.28-1.07.58 Function of the reserves, and how the future wars will be fought. 1.07.59-1.19.37 More on his workplace and how each incident was a person, each case mattered. He reorganizes the job, and makes it easier to assess claims. 1.19.38-1.28.12 Tells of some of his reserve missions of search and rescue, and his fellow reservists. Was in the Auxiliary for 10 years, 30 years of Air Force service in total. Shows some photos. 1.28.13-1.29.06 Signing the release forms., Rank: Colonel. Medals and Honours: War Medal 1939-1945; General Service Medal (Malaya); Canadian Centennial Medal; Canadian Forces Decoration, and Interviewer: Noon, Cheryl
    Subject:
    Armed Forces--Officers, Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, and Military history
    Contributor:
    Noon, Cheryl and Hickson, George Edwin, 1926-
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-13
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    2 sound recordings (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Germany and Yugoslavia
    Coordinates:
    44, 19.75 and 51.5, 10.5
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recordings (MOV) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    sound recordings, interviews, oral histories (literary genre), and reminiscences
    Archival Item Identifier:
    HG_791
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-04-19
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1524. Horner, Albert: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 13, 2013)

    Title:
    Horner, Albert: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 13, 2013)
    Description:
    Rank: Colonel. , Interviewer: Schneider, Matt, An interview/narrative of Al Horner's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy as an aviator. Interview took place on March 13, 2013., ABSTRACT: No summary available., and Interviewee: Horner, Albert
    Subject:
    Canada. Royal Canadian Navy, Personal narratives--Canadian, and Military history
    Contributor:
    Horner, Albert and Schneider, Matt
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-13
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Canada
    Coordinates:
    60.10867, -113.64258
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    oral histories (literary genre), interviews, reminiscences, and sound recordings
    Archival Item Identifier:
    HA_798
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-03-25
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1525. Craven, Geoffrey: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 14, 2013)

    Title:
    Craven, Geoffrey: my Royal Canadian Navy recollections (March 14, 2013)
    Description:
    Interviewer: Schneider, Matt, ABSTRACT: Colonel Geoffrey Craven has had a long and distinguished career in the military, governmental and private sectors, which he here recounts. The primary direction of this interview is naval aviation, and much of it is focussed towards Craven's experience flying Avengers and Banshees during the 1950s and 60s. Trends in naval and military leadership and organisation are also discussed. Finally, this interview covers the details of Craven's highly successful post military career as a public servant and private contractor, including his experiences in the Privy Council and Transport Canada. 0.00-pre-military background 3.10-interest in naval aviation 4.18-traing in Canada and UK 6.27-early experiences aboard HMCS Magnificent 7.30-squadron selection process 8.30-transition to carrier operations after training 12.00-flying off of Magnificent, varieties of aircraft 14.30-take-off and landing of TBM Avenger 22.35-ASW tactics and equipment 25.45-fighter and ASW arrangements aboard Magnificent 26.40-events leading up to transition to VF-870 squadron 35.00-conversion to F2H Banshee jet 38.30-about the Banshee 43.00-carrier operations with VF-870 46.50-sidewinder trials in UK 49.30-NORAD interceptor operations, including intercept of aircraft carrying Khrushchev to U.N. 52.50-air defense and RCN fleet 54.00-Banshee replacement: the Holy Grail project 56.30-involvement with Grey Ghosts acrobatic team 61.00-time as instructor at HMCS Venture 63.30-time as executive officer of VU-33 64.05-time as training officer for 4th escort squadron 66.00-ADC at Norfolk, VA 71.40-RCN organisation and leadership 73.50-RCN fleet composition, NATO task groups 75.40-ASW specialisation 84.20-experience commanding VP-405 long range patrol 85.1 0-post-flying military administrative experiences 87.00-experience on Security Secretariat of Privy Council 88.30-experience coordinating expo 86 Vancouver 90.00-experience as Transport Canada senior director 91.00-roles of VP-405 98.00-transition from public to private sphere, post-military life 106.25-results of unification, reformation in 80s through 2000s, state of modern RCN 113.30-naval aviators and their relation to the surface fleet in 50s and 60s 115.40-integration with RCAF officers post-unification 118.00-conclusion, Interviewee: Craven, Geoffrey, An interview/narrative of Geoff Craven's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy as an aviator. Interview took place on March 14, 2013., and Rank: Colonel.
    Subject:
    Naval history, Military history, Canada. Royal Canadian Navy, and North American Aerospace Defense Command
    Contributor:
    Schneider, Matt and Craven, Geoffrey
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-14
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    British Columbia--Vancouver
    Coordinates:
    36.84681, -76.28522 and 49.24966, -123.11934
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, reminiscences, and interviews
    Archival Item Identifier:
    CG_797
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-03-19
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1526. Eichel, Scott: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)

    Title:
    Eichel, Scott: my Royal Canadian Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)
    Description:
    An interview/narrative of Scott Eichel's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on March 14, 2013., ABSTRACT: The interview begins with the standard narratives and proceeds into the biographical information of Maj. Gen. Eichel. He discusses his early military interests relating to his father and brothers military experience, as well as his marriage, and his sons birthdates and their careers. The interview then moves onto the beginnings of his R.C.A.F. career as he talks about joining the air force and speaks of his various promotions throughout his career. He then explains his experience in R.C.A.F. public relations, and offers his opinions on air show importance. He offers multiple examples of direct public interaction with the R.C.A.F. and gives a synopsis of the 1989 Abbotsford air show where he interacted with Soviet air force personal and authorized the first Canadian pilot to fly a Mig-29. He then responds to common criticisms of air shows, and discusses the importance and necessity of the 431 Demonstration Squadron Snowbirds. 0:00-Standard interview Narratives 1:00-Biographical Information: Place of birth, Parents birthplace 1:25-Fathers military involvement 3:10-Marriage and relation to his military career. 3:50-Birth of his sons, and their careers. 5:50-Dates and experience of joining the R.C.A.F. 8:18-Speaks of R.C.A.F. advertising and recruitment during enlistment and Cold War. 10:45-First assignment as radio officer in 407 Squadron Comox as maritime patrol. 11:50-Explanation of promotions and duties throughout his career. 15:10-Speaks of Public relations importance to the R.C.A.F. 18:00-Demonstration teams as effective promoters of P.R. at airshows and home. 19:11-Talks about how when he commanded CFB Shearwater and its air show. 20:25-Todays state of military public affairs in his opinion. 21:55-Back to Shearwater and anecdote about arriving as commander to a grounded helicopter fleet and dealing with the media. 24:32-Recalls how officers during his time were trained for public relations duties. 25:25-Talks about public interaction with the air force at airshows. 28:44-Provides anecdote about disabled children being allowed access to at airshow and the crowd's reaction. 30:25-Publics image of the R.C.A.F. the positives and the other side of the coin. 31:50-Search and Rescue and air force as unsung heroes 34:40-Talks about the desire for Air Force higher ups to get more media coverage. 35:50-The modern militaries public relations is better than his generations. 38:10-In his day there were public relations classes and training for officers. 39:20-Talks about air shows and their motives. 42:10-Talks about R.C.A.F. attendances at private air shows. 42:37-Talks about audiences at air shows. 43:50-Talks about the Moose Jaw airshow and its significance to the small community. 46:25-Discusses why he thinks the Snowbirds are an effective P.R. tool. 48:09-Talks about American praise and reputation of Snowbirds. 49:45-Tells story about his involvement at Airshow Canada 1989 where a Canadian pilot first flew a Mig-29 and his exchanges with the Soviets. *See note 58:10-Responds to criticisms of airshows as glorifications of war. 1:02:53-Discusses how trade shows have diminished in Canada 1:03:58-Responds to question about military power displays by Americans and comparison to Canadian shows. 1:06:50-Description of air pollution complaints and size of Tutor jet engine. 1:07:30-Responds to criticism of costs of Snowbirds and reiterates his thoughts on the glorification of war criticisms. 1:08:30-Tells anecdote about how he sat at tables in Ottawa and argued for retaining the Snowbirds. 1:10:56-Reiterates the importance of the connection between the military and the public. 1:13:00-Interview conclusion and standard interview narrative. 1:14:55-Interview ends. *note: The story Maj. Gen. Eichel is referring to is located at http://www.capa-acca.com/canadian_mig_flight.htm Suggested Clip(s) for Archive: 43:30-"the Moosejaw air show was an annual pilgrimage" 54:32-Talking about Mig-29 experiences: "The world has changed here this weekend with us" 1:01:11-"Some people think that even talking about the military is glorying war; nobody hates war like the warrior", Rank: Major General. , Interviewee: Eichel, Scott, and Interviewer: Kowalski, Luke
    Subject:
    Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, Military history, and Cold War (1945-1989)
    Contributor:
    Kowalski, Luke and Eichel, Scott
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-14
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Ontario--Ottawa
    Coordinates:
    45.41117, -75.69812
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (WAV) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    interviews, oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, and reminiscences
    Archival Item Identifier:
    ES_789
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-03-14
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 24 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1527. Hegstrom, Stanley: my Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)

    Title:
    Hegstrom, Stanley: my Air Force recollections (March 14, 2013)
    Description:
    An interview/narrative of Stan Hegstrom's experiences whilst serving with the Air Force. Interview took place on March 14, 2013., ABSTRACT: The interview began with Stan explaining a bit about his family background, growing up in Dawson, Yukon and his previous education and employment. He discussed his motivations to enter the air force and he enlisted on August 18, 1951 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. He entered the air force as an air cadet where he attended ground school and training and eventually gained the position of flight officer. Stan discusses how he gained the nickname 'Skimo' and how he believed the cadets were treated. He joined the 421 squadron, located in France, where he monitored the 'Russian Wall' from Munich to Berlin. He participated in a recreational film where he played the part of a fighter pilot. He retired from the air force in January 1958 and joined Air Canada airlines. He was laid off the same year and started flying freight to Cuba for two years. Then, for a summer he flew B17s in the arctic where high-level surveys took place. He was re­-employed by Air Canada as a crew scheduler in 1964. After four months of working as a crew scheduler, he was given the opportunity to be hired as a co-pilot. The highlight of Stan's career was flying pilgrims from Casablanca to Jetta in Saudi Arabia. He retired from commercial flying at the age of fifty four in 1986. 00:20-02:39 - Biographical Information, growing up in Dawson, life before enlistment 02:40-04:01 - Motivations to join the air force 04:02-09:31 - Joining the air force, starting rank, training as a cadet 09:31-14:44 - Description on how cadets were treated, how he acquired his nickname,relationship with superiors 14:45-19:57 - First time flying in the air force, types of planes flown, reactions to flying,first mission in the air force 19:58-30:09 - Things he brought on flights, communications and technical difficulties 30:09-35:35 - How often he was flying, transporting pilgrims from Casablanca to Jetta,participating in a recreational film 35:36-53:26 - Departure from the air force, employment with Air Canada, working in the arctic and Greenland, re-hired with Air Canada 53:27-1:08:44 - Planes flown as a first officer and as captain, similarities and differences between air force and commercial aviation, retirement, Interviewee: Hegstrom, Stan, 1932-, and Interviewer: Hayward, Madi
    Subject:
    Military history, Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force. Squadron, 421, Military cadets, and Cuba
    Contributor:
    Hayward, Madi and Hegstrom, Stan, 1932-
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-14
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Morocco--Casablanca, Saudi Arabia, and Yukon--Dawson
    Coordinates:
    21.71667, -78.53333, 25, 45, 64.04321, -139.41668, and 33.58831, -7.61138
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    sound recordings, interviews, reminiscences, and oral histories (literary genre)
    Archival Item Identifier:
    HS_782
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-04-07
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 128 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1528. Dawe, Lawrence C.: my Navy recollections (March 15, 2013)

    Title:
    Dawe, Lawrence C.: my Navy recollections (March 15, 2013)
    Description:
    Interviewer: Illsey, Ray, ABSTRACT: 00.00-02.50 - Biographical and enlistment. Royal Roads Military College. 02.50-08.41 - Training. ASW Officer. Sea King helicopters. 08.41-13.45 - HMCS Terra Nova. Family support. 13.45-15.34 - Criteria for promotions. 15.34-21.22 - ASW training. Computer technology. 21.22-30.48 - Transition to Military Forces. Life on board. 30.48-38.16 - Training with new technology. 38.16-50.35 - Nuclear Submarine Acquisition Program. Digital technology. CASAP. 56.13-1.04.58 - Submariners. Commonwealth connections. UK/Australia/Canada. 1.04.58-1.16.01 - Cancellation of Nuclear Submarine Program. Navy view. Public perception. 1.16.01-1.27.52 - Uses of submarines. Need for submarines and their future., Interviewee: Dawe, Lawrence, An interview/narrative of Lawrence Dawe's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. Interview took place on March 15, 2013., and Rank: Commander.
    Subject:
    Military history, Personal narratives--Canadian, and Canada. Royal Canadian Navy
    Contributor:
    Illsey, Ray and Dawe, Lawrence
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-15
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Australia
    Coordinates:
    -25, 135
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    reminiscences, sound recordings, oral histories (literary genre), and interviews
    Archival Item Identifier:
    DL_785
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-03-26
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1529. Hadel, Ed: my Korean War recollections (March 15, and 22, 2013)

    Title:
    Hadel, Ed: my Korean War recollections (March 15, and 22, 2013)
    Description:
    An interview/narrative of Ed Hadel's experiences during the Korean War. Trooper Hadel served with the Canadian Army. Interview took place on March 15 and 22, 2013., ABSTRACT: Mr. Hadel was born in a small hamlet north of Edmonton. He joined the Canadian Army Special Force in August of 1950 after hearing about some acquaintances who had joined up. He was assigned to Lord Strathcona's Horse Regiment, an armored regiment, as a trooper. He received his training at Camp Borden. Mr. Hadel remembers the training process not being quite what he anticipated. He feels it was quite 'slapped together' and insufficient in some areas. Moreover, he did not have a particularly high opinion of the corporals assigned to train them or of the camp staff. Mr. Hadel become the tank's operator and was responsible for loading the main cannon and operating the tank's radio. He was also a very good shot, and often worked as the tanks gunner. The Strathcona's were sent to Korea in April of 1951 after staging briefly at Fort Lewis, the battalion shipped to Korea. The formation staged at Pusan for a few days and exchanged their M10 tank destroyers for Sherman tanks before moving towards to the front. On the way to the front, Mr. Hadel's tank's track was blown off by a mine, necessitating repairs. After arriving at the front, the bulk of the time was spent providing close fire support with the tanks cannon to infantry making patrols or attacking the enemy. Sometimes, the troop accompanied the infantry on patrol. The presence of tanks at the front encouraged Chinese shelling, so the hills occupied by the Strathcona's were often under mortar fire, much to the behest of the infantry. Mr. Hadel related a good many anecdotes concerning life at the front, interactions with the men and officers of the regiment and situations Mr. Hadel found himself in. After his tour, Mr. Hadel left the military and perused a career with the CPR as a mechanic. He has since returned to Korea as a visitor. He was deeply affected by the UN cemetery and the recognition he received from the Republic of Korea Marines on duty there as honor guards. (Interview 1) 00:00:00-00:07:55 – Biographical information and enlistment. 00:07:55-00:23:46 – Training and composition of the squadron. 00:23:46-00:40:55 – In Korea; incidents incl. Loss of track to a mine, and destruction of tank in accidental fire. 00:40:55-01:08:09 – Sea voyage to Korea and various incidents at the front. Almost shooting a Chinese POW, clearing a dud round from the tank, hitting Chinese troops with cannon fire, almost killing friendly officers while on sentry duty (Interview 2) 00:00:00-00:19:16 – Incidents in Korea, mostly pertaining to officers and NCOs. Hadel's Sergeant suffers a head injury when the tank loses control heading down steep hill. 00:19:16-00:45:33 – Replacement by 'B' Squadron, return home, post-war career, reasons for decision to leave army. 00:45:33-00:48:02 – Return to Korea, how the country has changed. 00:48:02-01:11:01 – Anecdotes concerning officers of regiment, use of Korean labor. 01:11:01-01:25:16 – Revisiting Korea, trains, Seoul, the UN memorial cemetery, relations between North and South Korea today. 01:25:16-01:42:46 – Miscellaneous anecdotes concerning KVA, the front and money-making schemes., Rank: Trooper. , Interviewee: Hadel, Eddie Robert, 1931-, and Interviewer: Fish, Cameron
    Subject:
    Korean War (1950-1953), Tanks (Military science), Military history, and Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
    Contributor:
    Hadel, Eddie Robert, 1931- and Fish, Cameron
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-15
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    2 sound recordings (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Korea (North) and Korea (South)
    Coordinates:
    36.5, 127.75 and 40, 127
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recordings (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    reminiscences, interviews, oral histories (literary genre), and sound recordings
    Archival Item Identifier:
    HE_779
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-04-19
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

  • 1530. Leigh, Phillip: my Korean War recollections (March 15, 2013)

    Title:
    Leigh, Phillip: my Korean War recollections (March 15, 2013)
    Description:
    ABSTRACT: Mr. Leigh joined the Active Force in July 1950, about a month before the formation of the Special Force. He had originally wanted to join the RCMP, but was unable to join as a result of his eyesight. He had not anticipated service in Korea. He received paratrooper training, and became a medical assistant which resulted in his posting to the 37th Field Ambulance, the only airbourne medical regiment in the Canadian Army at the time. He was transferred to the 25th Field Dressing Station for service in Korea, and upon arrival was attached to 1st Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. He didn't receive any indoctrination concerning Korea itself before deployment, and was somewhat surprised by the state of things upon arriving. Upon arriving in Pusan, he recalled two Korean children killed by explosives a few days after arriving. On his first day with the Battalion two pioneers (engineers) were killed in an accident while planting a mine. At this stage in the war, the line was mostly static. His daily routine was quite monotonous unless there was some kind of action, in which case casualties would be brought to his dressing station. From his station, casualties would be sent to a field ambulance, and from there to a hospital in Japan if they were grievously wounded. He commented on the inadequacy of the Lee-Enfield rifle. He recalled disease being a problem. Particularly distressing for him were cases of hemorrhagic fever. He also recalled the case of a Korea civilian with a gangrenous arm who would come to his station to soak his arm in saline. Nothing else could be done for the man, who Mr. Leigh presumes later died. In his experience, alcoholism was not a major problem, though there had been cases of death when soldiers drank sterno from tins of 'canned heat.' Mr. Leigh treated one soldier who died as a result of this. Self inflicted wounds were not common, but incidents did occur. Mr. Leigh remembered treating a soldier who had shot himself in the foot, apparently while cleaning his weapon. Mr. Leigh remained in the armed force after his Korean service. He served with the 2nd Battalion PPCLI and did two tours in Germany with NATO. On arriving home in Canada after his tour in Korea, he remembered receiving very little recognition from both members of the public and the government. He has been very active with the Korean Veterans Association since retirement. In hindsight, he felt the training and leadership of Canadian troops was 'adequate.' Mr. Leigh has since been back to South Korea, and commented on the radical change in the countries fortunes since his presence there. 00:00:00 – 00:06:30 – Enlistment and training. 00:06:30 – 00:12:55 – Deployment, first impressions of Korea, moving up to the line. 00:12:55 – 00:31:12 – Casualties, life on the line. 00:31:12 – 00:42:20 – Return home, Post- Korea Career, involvement with KVA. 00:42:20 – 01:02:48 – Hindsight, Follow up questions on Korea, with NATO in West Germany., An interview/narrative of Phillip Leigh's experiences during the Korean War. Chief Warrant Officer Leigh served with the Canadian Army. Interview took place on March 15, 2013., Rank: Chief Warrant Officer. , Interviewer: Fish, Cameron, and Interviewee: Leigh, Phillip Norman, 1931-
    Subject:
    Canada. Canadian Army. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Military history, and Korean War (1950-1953)
    Contributor:
    Leigh, Phillip Norman, 1931- and Fish, Cameron
    Language:
    eng
    Date Created:
    2013-03-15
    Rights Statement:
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    License:
    This interview has been posted with the understanding that it may be used for research purposes only. Should the interviewee or their heirs have any objections to this interview being accessible on the Internet, it will be removed promptly. Contact UVic Special Collections for permission if using for other than research purposes: speccoll@uvic.ca
    Resource Type:
    http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Sound
    Extent:
    1 sound recording (MP3)
    Geographic Coverage:
    Germany
    Coordinates:
    51.5, 10.5
    Additional Physical Characteristics:
    Original sound recording (MP3) also available.
    Physical Repository:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection:
    Canadian Military Oral History Collection
    Provider:
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre:
    oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, reminiscences, and interviews
    Archival Item Identifier:
    LP_780
    Fonds Title:
    Military oral history collection
    Fonds Identifier:
    SC141
    Is_referenced_by:
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/military-oral-history-collection
    Date Digitized:
    2013-04-19
    Technical Note:
    Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 192 kbps and 44 kHz. Recorded in digital format by interviewer, technical and cataloguing metadata provided by JF and JP. Interview recorded in digital format for UVic Special Collections in 2013. Migration metadata by KD and MT.