Canadian Military Oral Histories

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The Canadian Military Oral History Collection is composed of interviews of veterans of WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the War in Afghanistan. Over 370 recordings done by Dr. Reginald H. Roy and his students are the largest holding in this category. Historian Hal Lawrence also donated over 180 recordings that he collected of Canadian Naval personnel.

Collection descriptions

The following are descriptions of the major collections of interviews that make up the collection:

Reg Roy collection

Dr. Reginald H. Roy was the Chair of Military History (1968-1988) and the Social Sciences Research Centre (1970-75) at the University of Victoria. The Reg Roy fonds contains over 370 sound recordings of oral histories conducted over his career and was recognized by Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo in 2005.

Social Sciences Research Centre collection

This is an important subset of the Reg Roy collection of military oral histories and consists of extensive interviews with Major-General George R. Pearkes and other interviews with his family and a number of personal and professional associates for his biography entitled For Most Conspicuous Bravery: A Biography of Major-General George R. Pearkes, V.C., Through Two World Wars (1977).

Hal Lawrence collection

This collection includes approximately 120 interviews conducted by Commander Hal Lawrence in collaboration with National Defence/Défense nationale on the Canadian Navy (1940-1995). Some of these interviews have been transcribed and some are only available as transcripts.

Shawn Cafferky collection

This collection of 14 interviews by military historian Dr. Shawn Cafferky of the University of Victoria's Department of History were conducted in 1997 and refer to the experimental Squadron VX-10, and the testing and use of the Sikorsky CH-124 Sea King helicopter.

Military oral history class interviews

Since 2005, the History Department has offered a Military Oral History seminar course as a component of the Canadian Veterans Oral History Project, a joint project of the Royal United Services Institute of Vancouver Island (RUSI VI) and University of Victoria. The seminar course offers students the opportunity to interview veterans for course credit and the resulting interviews are deposited with University of Victoria Special Collections.

Elizabeth Hazlitte collection

This collection is comprised of six interviews with veterans of WWI conducted from 1983-84 by Elizabeth Hazlitte, a nurse at Victoria's Veteran's Hospital at the Memorial Pavilion.

David Stafford collection

This collection is comprised of nine interviews conducted by Dr. David Stafford, retired history professor at the University of Victoria, for his monograph on clandestine operations in WWII.

Copyright policy

The material is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study. Any use of the copy for a purpose other than research of private study may require the authorization of the copyright owner of the work in question. The user must assume full responsibility for obtaining copyright permission to publish items in whole or in part.

Although the University of Victoria has permission to make the oral histories available to researchers, the copyright belongs to the interviewees. If extensive passages are used for publication, exhibition or presentation permission from the copyright holder is necessary.

Publication credit

The University of Victoria Special Collections will be given a copy of the book, article, exhibition catalogue, or supporting publication in all cases of publication, exhibition, or presentation of the oral history reproductions. In such cases a credit line citation should read as follows:

University of Victoria, Special Collections, Military Oral History Collection,
[Name of Interviewee], [Record ID Number]

Image: Elizabeth Hazlitte interviewing World War One veteran Egbert Browning in 1983

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Collection Details

: Items 789
: Last Updated 2025-04-01

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Works (789)

571. Mulholland, Leonard George: my Special Operations Executive recollections (February 4, 2011)

Title:: Mulholland, Leonard George: my Special Operations Executive recollections (February 4, 2011)
Description:: Interviewee: Mulholland, Leonard George, b. 1920, An interview/narrative of Leonard George Mulholland's experiences whilst serving with the Special Operations Executive. Interview took place on February 4, 2011., ABSTRACT: No summary available., and Interviewer: Buddenhagen, Jeremy
Keyword:: Netherlands--Koninklijke Landmacht, Resistance movements, War, World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Canadian, Netherlands--Koninklijke Landmacht--Korps Commandotroepen, World War, 1939-1945--Underground movements, Mulholland, Leonard George, 1920- --Interviews, Sabotage, Netherlands--History--German occupation, 1940-1945, World War, 1939-1945--Netherlands, and Prisoners of war--Netherlands
Subject:: World War (1939-1945), Personal narratives--Canadian, German Occupation of Netherlands (Netherlands : 1940-1945), and Military history
Contributor:: Mulholland, Leonard George, b. 1920 and Buddenhagen, Jeremy
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-02-04
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:: 4 sound recordings (MP3)
Geographic Coverage:: Netherlands
Coordinates:: 52.25, 5.75
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:: interviews, reminiscences, sound recordings, and oral histories (literary genre)
Archival Item Identifier:: MLG_676
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-31
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

572. Huot, Robert: my Cold War recollections (March 4, 2011)

Title:: Huot, Robert: my Cold War recollections (March 4, 2011)
Description:: An interview/narrative of Robert Huot's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 4, 2011., Interviewee: Huot, Robert, b. 1935, Interviewer: McKeigan, Cameron, Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel. , and ABSTRACT: The interview with Lt. Col. Huot on 4 March 2011 begins with a description of Huot’s family background and why he joined the RCAF in 1954. He then highlights Canada’s relationship with the Soviets and the US at the time of his joining up, and describes his first posting flying in an F-86 Sabre Squadron in the RCAF No.2 Fighter wing in France. After providing some commentary on the quality of Canadian airmen and an encounter with a Soviet transport plane, Huot describes the significance of Canada’s contribution to NATO and his feelings towards the CF-105 Arrow and Bomarc missiles. His narrative then turns back to North America, where he attended university before heading right back to Europe, this time as a technician with the Italian air force in charge of maintaining their F-104 flight simulators. Following his time in Italy, Huot spent ten years with the Reserves, and was a first-hand witness to the effects of budget cuts on the organization. Huot describes in detail the operations of the Reserves during his time with them, including his participation in the Canadian government’s search for the Franklin expidition. Huot then expresses his opinion on the Unification of the Canadian Forces, and its impact on the Reserves, before going into greater detail of the role he played in the Arctic. There is a brief discussion of setbacks in the RCAF, largely du to budget, a return to the CF-105, and Huot’s opinion of the relationship of the RCAF and the USAF during the Cold War. Huot concludes the interview with three anecdotes, the first regarding his escape procedures while in France, the second about the Soviet attempt to throw of NATO fliers over East Germany, and the third about being an ‘expert’ at detecting mechanical failures in the F-86. 0:00-0:30 - Intro 0:30-2:00 - Family background 2:00-5:00 - Joining RCAF 5:00-6:10 - Threat from the Soviet Union 6:10-7:40 - Relations with US 7:40-9:30 - Assigned to F-86 No. 2 Fighter Wing in France 9:30-14:30 - Flying in Europe and Africa, commentary on Canadians 14:30-16:20 - Canada's role in NATO air force, gunnery competition 16:20-18:00 - Soviet aircraft contact 18:00-22:00 - Canadian significance and presence in NATO 22:00-24:40 - Decline in NATO, The Arrow 24:40-25:20 - Back in North America for University and CAE 25:20-28:00 - Italy for NATO flight simulators, Reserves back in Quebec 28:00-30:30 - Canadians working for other NATO nations 30:30-32:15 - Flight simulators 32:15-34:20 - Reserves 1969-79 34:20-35:30 - Problems with Reserves manpower, 401 sqdrn. 35:30-38:00 - Nuclear weapons 38:00-40:20 - NORAD and NATO and effects on Reserves 40:20-45:45 - Budget cuts and the Reserves 45:45-48:30 - Responsibilities in the Reserves, Franklin Expedition 48:30-53:20 - Integration and its impact 53:20-56:10 -More detail on Reserves roles, Arctic photography 56:10-58:30 - Machine preferences in the Reserves 58:30-59:40 - Reserves vs. Regulars and budget 59:40-1:04:40 - Setbacks in RCAF, budget 1:04:40-1:06:00 - More on the Arrow and Bomarc 1:06:00-1:09:45 - RCAF relations with USAF 1:09:45-1:11:40 - Anecdote about escape and evasion procedures in France, Interrogation 1:11:40-1:13:15 - Anecdote about Soviet radio frequencies, Force matching in East Germany 1:13:15-1:17:30 - Anecdote of Zulu partners, engine blowout, and 'experts' 1:17:30-1:20:22 - Conclusion
Keyword:: Cold War, Arctic regions--Aerial exploration, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Fighter Wing, 2, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Canada--Foreign relations--United States, Nuclear weapons, Sabre (Jet fighter plane), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, United States--Air Force, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Personal narratives, Flight simulators, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Squadron, 401, Huot, Robert, 1935- --Interviews, Arctic regions--Cartography, Franklin Expedition (1845), Soviet Union--Foreign relations--Canada., North Atlantic Treaty Organization, United States--Foreign relations--Canada, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, North American Aerospace Defense Command, Canada--Foreign relations--Soviet Union., Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Reserves, Starfighter (Fighter plane), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Air Transport Command, Nuclear warfare, Canada--Dept. of National Defence, Bomarc (Missile), Avro Arrow (Jet fighter plane), North American Air Defense Command, and Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Military life
Subject:: Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, Military history, United States. Air Force, Cold War (1945-1989), and Canada. Canadian Armed Forces
Contributor:: McKeigan, Cameron and Huot, Robert, b. 1935
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-04
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:: United States, Germany, and Canada
Coordinates:: 60.10867, -113.64258, 39.76, -98.5, and 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), interviews, sound recordings, and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: HR_686
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-06
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

573. Morrison, Alex: my United Nations Force in Cyprus recollections (March 4, 2011)

Title:: Morrison, Alex: my United Nations Force in Cyprus recollections (March 4, 2011)
Description:: ABSTRACT: Alex Morrison served in UNFICYP Headquarters as a Special Projects Staff Officer 3. In addition to monitoring the peace on radios; Morrison was in charge of organizing the use of firing ranges. Alex Morrison reflects on his perceptions of the UN mandate in Cyprus, and how UNFICYP was a positive influence on the conflict. For example, Morrison reflects on a potential crisis when observation posts were advanced, and the UN was required to force the advancing side back. In addition, Alex Morrison offers his opinion on why UNFICYP should remain in Cyprus, and how UN peacekeepers positively influenced the situation in Cyprus. 1:16 – 12:12 – General duties Staff Officer 3 Special Projects, and the nature of UNFICYP Nicosia Headquarters. 14:09 – 17:54 – The role and mandate of UNFICYP. 18:07 – 20:42 – Observation posts being moved, and convoy duties. 21:01 – 31:38 – Reflections on why the UNFICYP should remain in Cyprus. 32:43 – 38:50 – List of non-military organizations that helped the Cypriots, and a typical meeting at the Headquarters in Nicosia., Interviewee: Morrison, Alex, Interviewer: Hughes, Declan, and An interview/narrative of Alex Morrison's experiences whilst serving with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Interview took place on March 4, 2011.
Keyword:: Radio, Military--Equipment and supplies, Bombing and gunnery ranges, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1963, Cyprus--Politics and government--1960-2004, Border stations, Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives, Cold War, United Nations--Peacekeeping forces, Morrison, Alex, 1941- -- Interviews, United Nations--Security Council--Resolutions--186, Peacekeeping forces, Canadian, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)--Headquarters (Nicosia), and Military convoys
Subject:: United Nations. Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Military history, United Nations, and Canada. Canadian Army
Contributor:: Hughes, Declan and Morrison, Alex
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-04
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:: Cyprus and Canada
Coordinates:: 35, 33 and 60.10867, -113.64258
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recording (WMA) 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:: MA_680
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2009-01-02
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 2009. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

574. Triplett, Leslie E.: my Cold War recollections (March 4, 2011)

Title:: Triplett, Leslie E.: my Cold War recollections (March 4, 2011)
Description:: Interviewer: Roznowski, Martin, Interviewee: Triplett, Leslie E., b. 1943, An interview/narrative of Leslie E. Triplett's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 4, 2011., and ABSTRACT: The interview begins with an explanation of where and when the narrator was born and the general background as to why they decided to join the Army. Following this, the narrator explains their role in the military and how it related to Canada's Cold War Civil Defence. The narrator then explains his experiences in the Special Militia Training Program which consisted of numerous procedures such as re-entry operations and training/rehearsals to deal with nuclear attack. The Narrator then explains the different kinds of equipment he was given which included ropes, ladders, etc. Next, the narrator explained the different preliminary warnings which were installed to warn of a possible nuclear attack such as the Pine Tree Line and the DEW Line. This was followed by his thoughts and feelings on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how it affected Canadians. He then explains what an average individual could do in order to protect themselves during an attack and whether Civil Defence was in fact necessary. With that in mind he explained how the general public was informed about Civil Defence and why its popularity decreased in the late 60s and 70s. Finally, the narrator presents his thoughts on the likeliness of Canadian cities being targeted and how fallout would effect them. 0:43 - 2:17 - Place of birth, reason for joining Army. 2:17 - 3:57 - Role of military, in respect to the Cold War, Civil Defence. 3:57 - 8:25 - Special Militia Training Program. 8:25 - 9:34 - Canadian Officers Training Corp. 9:34 - 18: 11 - Procedure/equipment when conducting/carrying out Civil Defence. 18:11 - 21 :06 - Nuclear attack preliminary warnings. 21 :06 - 21 :53 - Feeling during Cuban Missile Crisis. 21 :53 - 25:44 - What an average individual could do during an attack. 25:44 - 28:10 - The necessity of Civil Defence and false sense of security. 28: 1 0 - 29:40 - How the general public was informed about Civil Defence. 29:40 - 33:03 - The decreased popularity in Civil Defence (late 60s - early 70s). 33:03 - 34:43 - Why Strategic Air Command had bombers in the air. 34:43 - 36:30 - Likeliness of Canadian cities being targeted/spread of fallout. 36:30 - 38:57 - Special Militia Training Program/Hospitalization. 38:57 - 39:42 - Chain of command during attack. 39:42 - 41 :48 - Amount of people joining the Militia.
Keyword:: Bunkers (Fortification)--Canada, Missile attack warning systems, Emergency drills, Radar defense networks--Canada, Bombers, Triplett, Leslie (Skip), 1943- --Interviews, Pinetree Line, Radioactive fallout survival, Canada--Canadian Army--Reserves, Canada--Canadian Army--Canadian Officers Training Corps, Radiation victims, Canada--Canadian Army--Mobilization, Fallout shelters, Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979, Civil defense drills, Civil defense warning systems, Nuclear counters, Martial law, Cold War, Soviet Union--Politics and government--1953-1985, Nuclear warfare--Social aspects, Atomic bomb--Safety measures, Ballistic missile early warning system, Civil defense--Canada, Radiation--Safety measures, Geiger-Mu?ller counters, Canada--Canadian Army--Militia, Militia--Canada, Nuclear warfare--Safety measures, Communism, Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962, Radiation injuries, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear warfare--Psychological aspects, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Radiation--Health aspects, Intercontinental ballistic missiles, Canada--Canadian Army--Special Militia Training Program, Canada--Canadian Army--Algonquin Regiment, Radioactive fallout, DEW Line, Radiation, Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives, Soviet Union--History--1953-1985, Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum, Radiation--Physiological effect, Canada Emergency Measures Organization--Tocsin B, 1961, Sirens (Signaling devices), and Civil defense readiness
Subject:: Canada. Canadian Army, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Cold War (1945-1989), Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), and Military history
Contributor:: Triplett, Leslie E., b. 1943 and Roznowski, Martin
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-04
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:: reminiscences, sound recordings, interviews, and oral histories (literary genre)
Archival Item Identifier:: TLE_700
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-23
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

575. Del Villano, Lorne G.: my Cold War recollections (March 5, 2011)

Title:: Del Villano, Lorne G.: my Cold War recollections (March 5, 2011)
Description:: Interviewee: Del Villano, Lorne G., b. 1937, An interview/narrative of Lorne G. Del Villano's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 5, 2011., ABSTRACT: The interview begins with an explanation of where and when the narrator was born, the general background as to why they decided to join the army, and how the beginning of his military career unfolded. The narrator then explains the reasons for Civil Defence which included the governments involvement and how they perceived the survivability of Canadians during an attack. He then explains the different preliminary warnings created by the government to warn against Soviet missiles and bombers (Dew Line, Pine Tree Line). This is followed by an explanation of how training programs and reentry operations were conducted and the equipment/anti radiation procedures that came with it. The narrator then shifts his focus to the overall effects of Civil Defence on militia which resulted in a severe decrease in military morale. Next, came an explanation of how the general public was informed about Civil Defence which included movies, pamphlets, and presentations. This was followed by an explanation of the different people who were part of the militia and what sort of major drills they participated in. Next came an explanation of the Diefenbunker, regional bunkers and whether or not Canadian cities were seen as targets. Lastly, the narrator discusses how Canadian attitudes shifted following the Cuban missile crisis and how they perceived the Soviets and Communism. 0:00 - 12:00 - Place of birth, reason for joining Army, start of military career. 12:00 - 13:26 - Reason for Civil Defence (national survival). 13:26 - 15:00 - Nuclear attack preliminary warnings. 15:00 - 19:50 - Militia Civil Defence training programs/re-entry operations. 19:50 - 23:36 - The effects of Civil Defence on militia. 23:36 - 36: 1 0 - Civil Defence training, re-entry operations, and fallout exposure. 36: 1 0 - 37:50 - How the general public was informed about Civil Defence. 37:50 - 48: 18 - Special Militia Training Program/what kinds of recruits were enlisted. 48:18 - 49:59 - Participation in major operations. 49:59 - 53:22 - Operations during Cuban Missile Crisis. 53:22 - 1 :02:20 - Overall knowledge on the Diefenbunker/regional bunkers. 1 :02:20 - 1 :04:31 - Canadian cities seen as targets and the effects of fallout. 1 :04:31 - 1 :07:07 - Shift of society after Cuban Missile Crisis. 1 :07:07 - 1 :14:30 - Canadian attitudes towards the Soviet Union and Communism. 1:14:30 -1:16:20 - Land planning defence experiences., and Interviewer: Roznowski, Martin
Keyword:: Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives, Sirens (Signaling devices), Nuclear warfare--Social aspects, Radiation--Health aspects, Militia--Canada, Fallout shelters, Radiation victims, Pinetree Line, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear counters, Canada--Canadian Army--Special Militia Training Program, Radioactive fallout, Bunkers (Fortification)--Canada, Nuclear warfare--Safety measures, Radar defense networks--Canada, Civil defense warning systems, DEW Line, Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962, Canada--Canadian Army--Reserves, Civil defense--Canada, Communism, Nuclear warfare--Psychological aspects, Ballistic missile early warning system, Canada--Canadian Army--Mobilization, Geiger-Mu?ller counters, Canada--Canadian Army--Algonquin Regiment, Diefenbunker, Canada's Cold War Museum, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Radioactive fallout survival, Cold War, Radiation, Radiation injuries, Missile attack warning systems, Radiation--Physiological effect, Del Villano, Lorne G. (Lorne Gary), 1937- --Interviews, Atomic bomb--Safety measures, Canada--Canadian Army, Intercontinental ballistic missiles, Radiation--Safety measures, Canada--Canadian Army--Militia, Civil defense readiness, Soviet Union--Politics and government--1953-1985, Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979, Bombers, Civil defense drills, and Soviet Union--History--1953-1985
Subject:: Canada. Canadian Army, Military history, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Cuban Missile Crisis (1962), and Cold War (1945-1989)
Contributor:: Roznowski, Martin and Del Villano, Lorne G., b. 1937
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-05
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:: reminiscences, oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, and interviews
Archival Item Identifier:: DVLG_699
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-23
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

576. Zrymiak, Michael: my Cold War recollections (March 5, 2011)

Title:: Zrymiak, Michael: my Cold War recollections (March 5, 2011)
Description:: An interview/narrative of Michael Zrymiak's experiences during the Cold War. Interview took place on March 5, 2011., Interviewee: Zrymiak, Michael, b. 1935, ABSTRACT: The interview conducted with Col. Michael Zrymiak on 5 March 2011 begins with Zrymiak’s decision to join the RCAF in 1954, and proceeds to his feelings towards the Soviets and the US at the time of his joining up. Zrymiak then describes his first posting as a NATO flight instructor in Moose Jaw SK, before he was assigned to 412 Squadron, a VIP transport service. The narrative then turns to a posting working at a NORAD installation in North Bay ON, and a discussion regarding the CF-105 Arrow and Bomarc missiles. Following his description of Moose Jaw, Zrymiak recalls his next posting as a flight instructor at Portage la Prairie MB and the negative effects that Unification had on the RCAF while he was assigned there. He then discusses his year-long posting as the commander of the airbase in Lahr, Germany, before he was assigned to work at the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. Zrymiak outlines some of the major defence issues he was privy to during his time there before discussing his experience with the a course he took at the National Defence College, which included a trip around the world to meet with foreign dignitaries. Zrymiak then describes his time as a NATO attaché in Czechoslovakia, and a run-in he had with Soviet authorities, before he describes his posting as the Deputy Commander of Air Command in Winnipeg, and his involvement with the Reserves. At this time, he highlights some major issues that the Reserves had faced since integration, and how they were addressed by the Total Force concept of the Canadian Forces. Zrymiak concludes the interview by recalling his time as the commander of CFB Edmonton, and providing some general thoughts on the air force’s contribution to both Canada and NATO. 0:00-0:30 - Introduction 0:30-2:20 - Joining the RCAF 2:20-4:00 - Feelings towards Soviets 4:00-5:00 - Feelings towards US 5:00-6:10 - Flight instructor at Moosejaw 6:10-8:30 - NATO training program 8:30-12:40 - 412 Squadron in Ottawa, getting commission, aircraft types 12:40- 15:10 - North Bay NORAD HQ 15:10-17:30 - CF-105 and Bomarc, USAF influence 16:30-18:20 - Canada's contribution to NORAD 18:20-21:10 - Flying instructor at Portage la Prairie 21:10-21:45 - Canada as one of the best places to train pilots 21:45-27:30 - Integration, loss of morale, reasons for integration 27:30-31:20 - Operations within the RCAF and Reserves after integration 31:20-33:30 - Staff college in Toronto, DND HQ as a staff officer in air transport 33:30-37:10 - Commander in Lahr, Germany 37:10-38:30 - Canadians at Lahr 38:30-40:30 - Commander of 412 Squadron in Ottawa 40:30-42:45 - Work under Chief of Defence Staff at DND HQ 42:45-44:30 - Major issues in Canadian defence policy 44:30-52:10 - National Defence College, travelling the world 52:10-55:30 - Training at home for being NATO attache in Czechoslovakia 55:30-1:03:30 - NATO attaché in Czechoslovakia and Soviet 'hospitality' 1:03:30-1:06:00 - Deputy Commander of Air Command and Air Group in Winnipeg 1:06:00-1:07:45 - Total Force concept and the effects on the Reserves 1:07:45 -1:11:00 - Working for Reserves vs. Regulars 1:11:00-1:14:20 - Attempting to find meaning for the Reserves 1:14:20-1:17:30 - Value of the Reserves 1:17:30-1:20:10 - Base commander at CFB Edmonton 1:20:10-1:22:00 - Purpose of CFB Edmonton 1:22:00-1:22:50 - Retirement, involvement with the BC Air Reserves 1:22:50-1:26:05 - Overall thoughts on RCAF contributions to NATO and Canada 1:26:05-1:27:13 - Conclusion, Rank: Colonel. , and Interviewer: McKeigan, Cameron
Keyword:: Canadian Forces College, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Winnipeg, Man.), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Reserves, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Air Command, United States--Air Force, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Air Defence Command, Zrymiak, Michael, 1935- --Interviews, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Squadron, 411, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Squadron, 411, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Air Transport Command, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Reserves, United States--Foreign relations--Canada, Military attache?s, Flight training, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Personal narratives, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Military life, Soviet Union--Foreign relations--Canada., Cold War, Bomarc (Missile), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, North American Air Defense Command, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Squadron, 412, Canada--Military policy, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Squadron, 412, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Avro Arrow (Jet fighter plane), Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Edmonton, Alta.), Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Ottawa, Ont.), Canada--Canadian Forces Base (North Bay, Ont.), Canada--Foreign relations--United States, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Lahr, Germany), Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Montreal, Que.), North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Moose Jaw (Sask.), North American Aerospace Defense Command, Canada--Dept. of National Defence, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Air Reserve Group, Canada--Foreign relations--Soviet Union., and Air pilots, Military
Subject:: Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Military history, Cold War (1945-1989), Canada. Royal Canadian Air Force, and United States. Air Force
Contributor:: Zrymiak, Michael, b. 1935 and McKeigan, Cameron
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-05
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:: United States, Germany, and Canada
Coordinates:: 39.76, -98.5, 51.5, 10.5, and 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:: sound recordings, interviews, oral histories (literary genre), and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: ZM_688
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-05
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

577. Scotten, Kenneth: my Canadian Navy recollections (March 7, 2011)

Title:: Scotten, Kenneth: my Canadian Navy recollections (March 7, 2011)
Description:: ABSTRACT: Captain Scotten begins the interview by discussing his early naval careers before beginning as Captain on the PROVIDER. While on a good will mission of the Pacific Ports when they discovered a boat drifting aimlessly in the South China Sea. They eventually embarked 90 refugees onto the vessel. They had several critical cases, including two fatalities on board resulting in burials at sea. They had some difficulty disembarking at Manila who was not accepting refugees at the time due to the influx of refugees in the area. Many crew members developed a bond with the crew and eventually sponsored many families who were resettled to Canada. Part I 0:00 – 4:42 Introduction and Early Naval Career 5:02-7:10 On a Good Will Mission 7:35-10:40 Finding the Boat and Embarking the People 10:44-( essentially to the end) caring for the Refugees 19:10-23:42 Burials at Sea 22:40-24:00 Medical Reports 25:34-27:40 Where Will They Go? 29:49-32:35 Outstanding Work 38:36-57:00 Docking in Manila 57:20- 1:01:09 Reunion/ End Part II 0:00-1:15:39 Captain Scotten’s Video of the events (minor commentary by Captain Scotten), Interviewee: Scotten, Kenneth, b. 1941, Rank: Captain. , An interview/narrative of Kenneth Scotten's experiences whilst serving with the Canadian Navy. Interview took place on March 7, 2011., and Interviewer: O'Brien, Erin
Keyword:: Canada--Canadian Armed forces--Medical care, Humanitarian assistance, Canadian, Philippines--Immigration, Refugees--Canada, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Economic refugees--Vietnam, Scotten, Kenneth, 1941- --Interviews, Refugees--Medical care, Burial at sea, Refugee camps--Philippines--Manila, Philippines--Foreign relations--Canada, Canada--Foreign policy, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Personal narratives, Boat people--Vietnam, Philippines--Refugees, Canada--Foreign relations--Philippines, Political refugees--Vietnam, Provider (Auxiliary oiler replenishment ), and Humanitarian intervention
Subject:: Military history, Personal narratives--Canadian, and Canada. Canadian Armed Forces
Contributor:: Scotten, Kenneth, b. 1941 and O'Brien, Erin
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-07
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:: South China Sea and Canada
Coordinates:: 15, 115 and 60.10867, -113.64258
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recordings (AIFF) 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, oral histories (literary genre), interviews, and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: SK_691
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-31
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

578. Giesbrecht, John Albert: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 9, 2011)

Title:: Giesbrecht, John Albert: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 9, 2011)
Description:: ABSTRACT: 00:00 – 00:47 – Statement of names, dates and places. Giesbrecht’s permission obtained for the interview. Description of the content of the interview. 00:47 - 01:50 – Giesbrecht provides a synopsis of his pre-Yugoslavia experiences with the RCMP, wherein he spent much of his service working with plain-clothes units, such as narcotics squads in BC. 01:50 - 05:20 – Giesbrecht discusses how his service helped to prepare for his deployment. Emphasis on people skills, prior service experience and personal attributes such as personal fitness. 05:20 - 07:03 – Reasons for volunteering for UNCIVPOL 07:03 - 08:43 – Further discussion of how background helped prepare for Bosnia, experience gained over a lifetime such as, observation skills, report writing, interviewing skills, people skills. Discussion of how policing is radically different from other careers. 08:43 - 12:12 – Specific training received by RCMP prior to going to Bosnia. 2 Weeks briefings in Ottawa: Mine Awareness; Cultural awareness training. Canadian Forces – CIVPOL cooperation excellent and provided protection. Further discussion of the briefings received in Ottawa. 12:12- 13:29 – No special equipment given out except blue helmet and flak vest (Never worn). Discussion of wearing uniform in Bosnia (RCMP standard). Mention of how national contingents wore their own national uniforms. 13:29- 17:15 – Discussion of working with other police contingents, special praise for the European contingents. Issues of working with contingents from third world countries who were poorly motivated and poorly trained (Lack of driving and report training). Discussion of some of the factors that contributed to these problems. 17:15- 18:05 – Discussion of the sort of Canadians who would go on CIVPOL missions, most of who were experienced police officers. Western Canadians with a diversity of backgrounds. 18:05 – 22:23 – Discussion of working along side UNPROFOR. Language and writing skills would help people get higher positions in CIVPOL. Discussion of CIVPOL duties (Report writing, patrols). Mentions being deployed to Beli Manastir (N.B Transliteration of name was checked on internet search engine). Discussion of Croat woman being helped. 22:23 – 31:55 – Discussion of challenges of policing in Former Yugoslavia. Lack of a well defined legal system. Different system of policing. No due process. Mentions presence of black market and issues of corruption. Mention of professional ethics in this situation. Discussion of why these due processes were not present. Discussion of high predominance of firearms. Mention of some of the dangers involved. Local practices discussed (Corruption, Slivovitz). Discussion of how CIVPOL lived and their accommodations. Discussion of Croatian-Canadians in Croatia. 31:55 – 37:49 – Further discussion by Giesbrecht of ethnic relations. So-called “suicide” in Beli Manastir. Discussion of how CIVPOL could not make arrests or order investigation. Discussion of how CIVPOL could intervene when they witnessed certain types of behaviour (Observation and reporting). Mention of frustrations that could come out of not seeing action taken from report. Discussion of interaction with other UN people. Good relations with the military, other UN agencies had minimal respect from some of the CIVPOL personnel. 37:50 – 40:39 – Discussion of how CIVPOL interacted with the civilian population. CIVPOL conducted foot and vehicle patrols. Friendly local population who wanted to practice their English, often locals would want to be able to move to Canada. Interpreters were from highly educated backgrounds. 40:39 – 48:19 – relations with local military and paramilitary groups. Police described as cordial, but always searching UN vehicles. Giesbrecht made personal decision to allow searches in order to save time. Croatians were concerned about black market and weapons smuggling. Interpreters could be at UN checkpoints. Discussion of personal reputation (Impartial “square shooter”). Discussion of Croatian police, who were very much a paramilitary structure, with specialised units for investigations. Croatians described as much harsher than Canadian police. Croatians described as overall quite disciplined but quite different from Canadian police. Further discussion of how the Former Yugoslavia had a very different court system. Some cooperation with specialised investigative units. Mention of how personal relationships were very important to working with Croatian police. At roughly 47:00 Giesbrecht confirms being stationed in three places during his tour [Beli Manastir, Zagreb and Nova Gradiska (Spelling unconfirmed – RP)]. Mentions cordial relations with police. 47:50, Giesbrecht discusses how many people with high amounts of education could not get good jobs due to war. 48:20-52:04 - Discussion of interaction with military and paramilitary units. Giesbrecht never encountered any during his time with UNCIVPOL. Mentions that Arkan and the Tigers had been through the area around Beli Manastir. Paramilitary groups had a reputation as criminals (“Our good luck that we never ran into them”). Locals were afraid of paramilitary groups, danger of any non-official armed group. Giesbrecht returns to a discussion of how gracious the local people were. Would even offer food, despite their not having much themselves. Discussion of armed population and threat to UNCIVPOL. No threat to Giesbrecht, best way to deal with bravado (IE pointing weapons at CIVPOL to show off) was simply say “Hi” and carry on. Many RCMP also gave away their own winter kit to people on the ground, since it would be replaced in Canada. Giesbrecht also discusses some of the refugee camps he patrolled in. Many refugees he encountered were ethnic Croats who came from Serbian areas. 53:44 – 58:48 – Discussion of role of memories on inter-ethnic relations in the Former Yugoslavia (“You could say they were still fighting the Second World War to some extent”). Second World War carried over to day-to-day relations. Serbs would use Second World War terms sometimes. Fine-tuned to ethnic and cultural differences. Very strong group identities, Giesbrecht discusses being located in Serbian Krajina where Medak pocket engagements occurred. Discussion of ethnic cleansing, and the obvious signs (EG Burned out houses) and subtle intimidation. 58:48 – 60:44 – Giesbrecht denies that working in Bosnia had an effect on his later life, both personal and professional. Return to Canada meant landing in Ottawa, drinking Tim Hortons and going back home. Giesbrecht then went on to work in commercial crimes until the end of his career. After this, he retired to Victoria and subsequently joined the Canadian Forces. 60:44-61:57 – End of interview, confirmation of interview release and thanking., Interviewee: Giesbrecht, John Albert, b. 1953, An interview/narrative of John Albert Giesbrecht's experiences in the former Yugoslavia. Interview took place on March 9, 2011., and Interviewer: Porta, Rowan
Keyword:: International cooperation, Royal Canadian Mounted Police--Personal narratives,Canadian, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995, Judicial power--Yugoslavia, Firearms, Zagreb (Croatia), Police training--Yugoslavia, Yugoslavia--Politics and government--1980-1992, UNCIVPOL--Powers and duties, Police corruption--Croatia, Black market, Police, Medak Pocket Operation, Croatia, 1993, Royal Canadian Mounted Police--International Training and Peacekeeping Branch, Croatia--Ethnic relations, Judicial process--Yugoslavia, Police-community relations--Croatia, Giesbrecht, John Albert, 1953- --Interviews, Croatia--Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova--Temeljna policija, Croatia--Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova--Interventna policija, Croatian Canadians, Alcohol, Serbs, Croatia--Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova--Specijalna policija, Multinational armed forces, Yugoslavia--Politics and government--1992-2003, Ethnic relations--Political aspects, Nova Gradis?ka (Croatia), Police corruption--Yugoslavia, UNCIVPOL, Life skills, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Reserves, Croatia--History--1990-, Bosnia and Hercegovina--Ethnic relations, Bosnia and Hercegovina--History--1992-, Experience, United Nations Protection Force, Police corruption--Bosnia and Hercegovina, Land mines, Beli Manastir (Croatia), Balkan Peninsula--Ethnic relations, Police--Professional ethics, Krajina (Croatia : Region), Firearms and crime, Arkan, 1952-2000, Yugoslavia--Ethnic relations, Peacekeeping Forces, Canadian, Police patrol--Croatia, Paramilitary forces, Multinational work teams, UNCIVPOL--Barracks and quarters, Srpska dobrovolja?ka garda (Arkan's tigers), and Yugoslav War, 1991-1995--Personal narratives, Canadian
Subject:: United Nations, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Military history, Siege of Sarajevo (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina : 1992-1996), and Yugoslav War (1991-1995)
Contributor:: Giesbrecht, John Albert, b. 1953 and Porta, Rowan
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-09
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:: Yugoslavia and Canada
Coordinates:: 44, 19.75 and 60.10867, -113.64258
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recording (WMA) 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, interviews, and reminiscences
Archival Item Identifier:: GJA_694
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2011-03-10
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 2011. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

579. Berezowski, J. Cecil: my United Nations Force in Cyprus recollections (March 10, 2011)

Title:: Berezowski, J. Cecil: my United Nations Force in Cyprus recollections (March 10, 2011)
Description:: Interviewee: Berezowski, Julian Cecil, b. 1929, An interview/narrative of J. Cecil Berezowski's experiences whilst serving with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Interview took place on March 10, 2011., ABSTRACT: J. Cecil Berezowski was a general staff officer in UNFICYP Central Command headquarters. His first task was to write a comprehensive report on the history of the Cyprus conflict, and subsequent UN involvement. Berezowski often handled diplomatic affairs, such as overseeing the security of the CBC Concert Party to the Green Line, and collecting signatures for General Thimayya’s In Memoriam book. Berezowski recalls examples of UNFICYP’s positive influence on the Cyprus conflict, and concludes with general reflections on his service with UNFICYP. 4:18 – 29:17 – General duties in UNFICYP Central Command Headquarters 39:23 – 46:32 – CBC Concert Party visit to the Green Line 50:05 – 1:01:00 – In Memoriam book for General Thimayya. 1:01:50 – 1:08:39 – Examples of UNFICYP’s positive influence in Cyprus., and Interviewer: Hughes, Declan
Keyword:: Greece--Stratos, Peacekeeping forces, Canadian, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Thimayya, Kodendera Subayya, 1906-1965, Cyprus--History--Turkish Invasion, 1974, United Nations--Armed Forces, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Turkey--Ordu, Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1963, Cyprus--Politics and government--1960-2004, Berezowski, J. Cecil (Julian Cecil)--Interviews, United Nations--Security Council--Resolutions--186, Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1974-, Military convoys, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)--Headquarters (Nicosia), United Nations--Cyprus, United Nations--Peacekeeping forces, Green Line (Cyprus), and Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives
Subject:: United Nations, Turkish Invasion of Cyprus (Cyprus : 1974), Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Canada. Canadian Army, United Nations. Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, and Military history
Contributor:: Hughes, Declan and Berezowski, Julian Cecil, b. 1929
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-10
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 and Cyprus
Coordinates:: 35, 33 and 60.10867, -113.64258
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recording (WMA) 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, oral histories (literary genre), reminiscences, and interviews
Archival Item Identifier:: BJC_678
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2009-01-08
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 2009. Migration metadata by KD and MT.

580. Del Villano, Gary: my United Nations Force in Cyprus recollections (March 11, 2011)

Title:: Del Villano, Gary: my United Nations Force in Cyprus recollections (March 11, 2011)
Description:: ABSTRACT: Gary Del Villano describes his role as an officer in UNFICYP’s armoured reconnaissance. Del Villano experienced everything from day to day activity to preventing open hostilities between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. Notable events were overseeing the Turkish army rotation at Morfu, and convoying Greek Cypriots into Turkish territory. In addition, Del Villano became Liaison Officer during his time in Cyprus and was required to map the island of Cyprus for armoured intelligence purposes. Moreover, Gary Del Villano visited Cypriot villages and a Greek military commander during his time as Liaison Officer. The interview concludes with Del Villano’s general reflections on serving in UNFICYP. 0:00 – 17:20 – Introduction to duties as an officer in UN Armoured Reconnaissance. 19:11 – 41: 21 – Peacekeeping, Olive Picking Convoy, Turkish Troop Rotation, Interposition to halt hostile shooting. 43: 40 – 1:00:20 – Duties as a Liaison Officer, map making, and visiting villages. 1:08:29 – 1:25:48 – Overall reflections on UNFICYP’s effectiveness and purpose., Interviewer: Hughes, Declan, Interviewee: Del Villano, Gary, b. 1937, and An interview/narrative of Gary Del Villano's experiences whilst serving with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Interview took place on March 11, 2011.
Keyword:: United Nations--Peacekeeping forces, Canada--Canadian Army--Canadian Guards, Combat patrols, Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Military convoys, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)--Headquarters (Nicosia), Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1963, Cypriots, United Nations--Security Council--Resolutions--186, Cyprus--History--Turkish Invasion, 1974, Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1974-, Olive industry and trade, Reconnaissance operations, United Nations--Armed Forces, Cyprus--Politics and government--1960-2004, Military reconnaissance, Canada--Canadian Army--Battalion, 2nd, Green Line (Cyprus), Canada--Canadian Army--Armored troops, United Nations--Cyprus, Military topography, Peacekeeping forces, Canadian, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), Del Villano, Gary, 1937- --Interviews, Greece--Stratos, Canada--Canadian Army--Liaison officer, Turkey--Ordu, and Artillery
Subject:: Turkish Invasion of Cyprus (Cyprus : 1974), Military history, United Nations. Peace-Keeping Force in Cyprus, Canada. Canadian Army, United Nations, and Canada. Canadian Armed Forces
Contributor:: Del Villano, Gary, b. 1937 and Hughes, Declan
Language:: eng
Date Created:: 2011-03-11
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:: Cyprus and Canada
Coordinates:: 35, 33 and 60.10867, -113.64258
Additional Physical Characteristics:: Original sound recording (WMA) 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:: DVG_679
Fonds Title:: Military oral history collection
Fonds Identifier:: SC141
Is_referenced_by:: Special Collections Finding Aid: https://search.archives.uvic.ca/military-oral-history-collection
Date Digitized:: 2009-01-09
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 2009. Migration metadata by KD and MT.