Canadian Military Oral Histories
User Collection Public
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
Parent Collections (1)
Works (789)
611. Orr, John Lewis: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 13, 2012)
- Title:
- Orr, John Lewis: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 13, 2012)
- Description:
- ABSTRACT: Colonel John Orr flew the Sea King helicopter during the Cold War, working his way up to command 423 Squadron at CFB Shearwater and eventually being promoted to Maritime Air Component Commander (Atlantic). Our discussions focused on what it was like to fly the helicopter, tactics his squadron used to hunt submarines, equipment comparison between the Canadian Navy and those of Great Britain and the United States, and details of operations that took place during his time at the Maritime Air Group (MAG) and as the Commander of MARLANT. The discussions were largely tactical and technical in nature. Time Topic 0.00-2.21 Biographical Information/Training 2.21-9.59 Landing on a small ship 9.59-14.01 Discussion of Autopilot/Hard landings 14.01-17.22 Anti-Submarine Tactics Force Asset vs. Extension of Ship 17.22-19.00 ASW Conditions off of East Coast 19.00-20.00 Objective of ASW Operations 20.00-23.20 "Game of Boxes" 23.20-24.56 Operations from Tribal-class Destroyers 24.56-28.30 Maintenance Practices (Tribal, Carrier, AOR) 28.30-32:30 Tactics from Carriers/Destroyers 32.30-35.30 Operating with other NATO Forces 35.30-38.30 Equipment Comparison to American Sea Kings 38.30-40.20 Equipment Comparison to British Sea Kings 40.20-42.28 What made Canada so good at ASW 42.28-43.20 Navy vs. Air Force Bureaucracy 43.20-45.40 Tactical HUD (vs. Brits) 45.40-51.07 Communications (Destroyer to Helicopter) 51.07-53.50 Communications (Between NATO Forces) 53.50-56.53 Fixed Wing vs. Rotary Wing ASW 56.53-58.06 Actually Tracking a Soviet Submarine 58.06-1.00.43 His time attached to an American squadron 1.00.43-1.06.57 Mission Suite Switch (Persian Gulf) 1.05.46 System Integration 1.06.57-1.07.58 Mission Suite Change on Crew Responsibilities 1.07.58-1.17.00 Operations during his time with MAG/MARLANT 1.12.14 Red River Flood 1.13.05 Swiss Air 1.17.00-1.21.41 Discussion of -148 Cyclone 1.18.20 Crash in NFLD 1.20.42 Commonality with other NATO Forces 1.21.41-1.26.00 Changing Maintenance on the Sea King 1.26.00-1.28.00 What Made Col. Orr Proud about his Career., Rank: Colonel. Medals and Honours: Canadian Forces Decoration, Interviewee: Orr, John Lewis, An interview/narrative of Colonel John Orr's experiences whilst serving with the Canadian Forces during the Cold War and the First Gulf War. Interview took place on March 13, 2012., and Interviewer: Ayers, Caylan
- Keyword:
- Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Anti-Submarine Warfare Helicopter Squadron, 423, Air pilots, Military, Canada--Dept. of National Defence--New Shipboard Aircraft Project, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Destroyer escorts, Sea King (Helicopter), Search and rescue operations, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, Antisubmarine warfare, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Helicopter pilots, Orr, John L. (John Lewis), 1945- --Interviews, Civil-military relations--Canada, Sea King (Helicopter)--United States--Navy, Sea King (Helicopter)--Modification, Sea King (Helicopter)--Great Britain--Navy, Disaster relief, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Sea King Omnibus Modification Program (SKOMP), Aeronautics, Military--Communication systems, Multinational armed forces, Swissair Flight 111 Crash, 1998, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Finance, Communications, Military, Integrated operations (Military science), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Maritime Helicopter Squadron, 423, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Equipment and supplies, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Maritime Forces Atlantic, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Weapons systems, Helicopter pilots--Training of, Naval tactics, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Procurement, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Sikorsky H-92 (Helicopter), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Maritime Air Group, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Drill and tactics, Sikorsky helicopters, St. Laurent Class (Destroyers), Sea King (Helicopter)--Parts, Tribal Class (Destroyers : 1936-1969), Red River of the North (Flood : 1997), Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Personal Narratives, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Shearwater, N.S.)--History, Anti-submarine warfare--Equipment and supplies, Floods--Manitoba, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Equipment--Testing, Antisubmarine aircraft, Cyclone (Helicopter), Sea King (Helicopter)--Maintenance and repair, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Shearwater, N.S.)--Organization, and Bonaventure (Carrier)
- Subject:
- Military history, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Cold War (1945-1989), and Persian Gulf War (1991)
- Contributor:
- Ayers, Caylan and Orr, John Lewis
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-13
- 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:
- United States, Great Britain, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 54.75844, -2.69531, and 39.76, -98.5
- 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:
- sound recordings, oral histories (literary genre), reminiscences, and interviews
- Archival Item Identifier:
- OJ_704
- 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:
- 2012-03-13
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
612. Lancaster, Philip Charles: my Army recollections (March 14, 2012)
- Title:
- Lancaster, Philip Charles: my Army recollections (March 14, 2012)
- Description:
- Interviewer: Stewart, Meghan, An interview/narrative of Major Philip Lancaster's experiences whilst serving with the Canadian Forces in Africa. Interview took place on March 14, 2012., Interviewee: Lancaster, Philip Charles, b. 1949, ABSTRACT: Major Lancaster began the interview talking a little bit about his military background and his impressions of Rwanda upon his arrival there in 1994 (which was moved up due to his predecessor’s illness). Major Lancaster then talked about UNAMIR, his duties, and the successes and challenges that he faced personally, as well as those faced by the mission, including morale and supplies. Major Lancaster then spoke about the medical issues that faced Canadian troops in Rwanda, including malaria and PTSD. Following this, Major Lancaster spoke about the challenges UNAMIR faced in upholding the Arusha Accords, Operation Turquoise, and French involvement in the region. He then spoke briefly about General Romeo Dallaire, whose book Shake Hands with the Devil, about Rwanda, has gained international media attention. Major Lancaster then went on to speak about some of the difficulties working with the UN and the challenges that UNAMIR faced during its time in Rwanda because of these difficulties. Major Lancaster then spoke about the safety risks Canadian soldiers faced in Rwanda, including several anecdotal stories about being shot at, both on the road and within the UN compound. Major Lancaster then spoke about his return to Canada, and spoke briefly about his work with child soldiers since his time in Rwanda. He finished the interview by speaking about the aftermath of the genocide in Rwanda. 0:00-8:46 – Background and first impressions of Rwanda 8:46-16:34 – Description of the mission, duties, successes and challenges presented by UNAMIR. 16:34-20:30 – Medical issues and medical care, including malaria and PTSD. 20:30-31:08 – Challenges in upholding the Arusha Accords, Operation Turquoise and French involvement in the region. 31:08-33:42 – Romeo Dallaire 33:42-41:04—Difficulties working with the UN 41:04-49:48—Safety of Canadian soldiers in Rwanda 49:48-58:19—Returning to Canada, Major Lancaster’s work with child soldiers 58:19-1:05:31—The Aftermath of the Genocide, and Rank: Major. Medals and Honours: Canadian Forces Decoration
- Keyword:
- Parasitic diseases, Soldiers--Wounds and injuries, Tutsi (African people)--Crimes against--Rwanda--History--20th century, Rwanda--History, Rwanda--History--Civil War, 1994, Operation Turquoise (Rwanda : 1994), Integrated operations (Military science), United Nations--Peacekeeping forces, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Rwanda, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Supplies and stores, Rwanda--History--1994-, Operational rations (Military supplies), Multinational armed forces, United Nations--Equipment and supplies, Rwanda--History--Civil War, 1990-1993, Genocide--Rwanda, Post traumatic stress disorder, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Africa, Human rights--Rwanda, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Commissariat, Medicine, Military, Arusha Accords, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs, Rwanda--Politics and government--1994-, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Safety measures, United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, Peacekeeping forces, Canadian, Rwanda--Description and travel, Rwanda--History--Civil War, 1994--Atrocities, Typhoid, Child soldiers, Canada--Canadian Forces Medical Services, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Lancaster, Philip Charles, 1949- --Interviews, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Medical supplies, France--Armed forces, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Health risk assessment, Rwanda--Ethnic relations, Front patriotique rwandais, War--Psychological aspects, Soldiers--Safety measures, Hutu (African people)--Rwanda--Politics and government--20th century, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Barracks and quarters, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Operational readiness, UNAMIR, Rwanda (Government in exile, 1994- ), Kigali (Rwanda), Dallaire, Rome?o, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Medical care, Malaria, Bacterial diseases, Tropical medicine, and Rwanda--History--Civil War, 1994--Personal narratives, Canadian
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Soldiers, Rwandan Civil War (Rwanda : 1994), United Nations, and Military history
- Contributor:
- Lancaster, Philip Charles, b. 1949 and Stewart, Meghan
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-14
- 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:
- 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, interviews, oral histories (literary genre), and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- LP_732
- 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:
- 2012-03-14
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
613. Rhodes, Neil Campbell: my Army recollections (March 14, 2012)
- Title:
- Rhodes, Neil Campbell: my Army recollections (March 14, 2012)
- Description:
- ABSTRACT: Neil Rhodes was born in England, where he spent the first eight years of his life. When he was a child, his sister was diagnosed with a crippling disease, and Mr. Rhodes' father decided it would be in the family's best interest to move to Nova Scotia. The family arrived in Nova Scotia in 1931 and lived in a rooming house for a few months until Mr. Rhodes' father managed to purchase a farm in Nictaux, Nova Scotia. While the family was in Windsor, Mr. Rhodes was in the King's Collegiate School cadet corps in Windsor prior to the war breaking out because he was too young to join army at the time. Initially, his mother was upset that he was joining the army and knew he was still too young, so she contacted an officer and told them not to let him go overseas. As a result, Mr. Rhodes was initially turned down on the account of "bad eyesight". After a family discussion Mr. Rhodes was accepted to the army in 1943, and journeyed overseas to train in Aldershot with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. During his time at Aldershot Mr. Rhodes became an instructor, and as a result he did not need any additional training before going to Italy, where he joined brother's company. His first experience in combat was The Hitler Line, and he recalls the fighting carried out by both the German Luftwaffe and the Hitler Youth. Proceeding the Hitler Line, Mr. Rhodes spent 5-6 days at a rest house with an Italian family in the town of Cattolica. From there, him and his group continued their advance up the Adriatic coast of Italy, and Mr. Rhodes recalls some of the more unique memories of wartime when the fighting would seem to cease, even momentarily. Mr. Rhodes was withdrawn from Italy near the Rimini airport, and was then transferred to the Netherlands. After the German surrender, he became physical training instructor in Apeldoorn for three months before returning home. Although Mr. Rhodes volunteered to go to the far east to fight the Japanese at this time, by the time he had returned to Canada for re-training, the Japanese had surrendered and Mr. Rhodes remained in Canada. Time Log: 0:00-0:30: introduction and opening statements 0:30-4:45: life before the war 4:45-7:17: enlistment 7:17-9:20: training in Aldershot and schooling at King's Collegiate School 9:20-10:26: posted to Bridgwater to go overseas, and initial issues with going overseas 10:26-15:53: journey and arrival overseas in 1943 15:53-16:50: arrival in Italy and experience at the Hitler Line 16:50-18:15: experience with the Hitler Youth 18:15-21:42: move from the Hitler Line up Italy to rest area and housing in Cattolica 21:42-23:45: discussion of weather and general experiences during the summer in Italy 23:45-25:28: experience of crashing car and returning to regiment late 25:28-28:23: discussion of engagement types and general experiences in conflict 28:23-30:30: discussion of heavy fire from Germans 30:30-32:52: discussion of lack Infantry Platoon Commanders and• orders given under replacements 32:52-34:15: German stretcher-bearer having tea with the men 34:15-36:00: discussion of rifle-ranges and target games played with Germans 36:50- 39:39: weather and terrain issues while in Italy 39:39-44:09: withdrawal from Italy (near Rimini) and placement in The Netherlands 44:09-51:10: experiences in The Netherlands (including after the German surrender) 51:1 0-53:35 return home and life after the war 53:35-56:09: general reflections on the war 56:09-59:54: reflection on combat and what it's really like 59:54-1:02:32: concluding statements, An interview/narrative of Sergeant Neil Rhodes's experiences during World War II. Interview took place on March 14, 2012., Interviewer: Maher, Ceilidhe, Rank: Sergeant. Medals and Honours: 1939-45 Star; Korea Medal; Italy Star; Canadian Forces Decoration; United Nations Service Medal for Korea; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-1945; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, and Interviewee: Rhodes, Neil Campbell, b. 1922
- Keyword:
- Canada--Canadian Army--West Nova Scotia Regiment, Apeldoorn (Netherlands), Canada--Canadian Army--Infantry, Rimini, Battle of, Rimini, Italy, 1944, Bridgwater (England), War--Psychological aspects, Hitler Line (Italy), Canada--Canadian Army Overseas, Canada--Canadian Army--Demobilization, Target practice, Combat, Canada--Canadian Army--Military life, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Netherlands, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy, Canada--Canadian Army Overseas--Main Training Base, Aldershot, England, Bombardment, Command of troops, Warfare, Conventional, King's-Edgehill School--Cadet Corps, Canada--Canadian Army--Non-commissioned officers, Canada--Canadian Army--Officers, Cattolica (Italy), Rhodes, Neil Campbell, 1922- --Interviews, Rifle-ranges, Italy--Description and travel, War--Medical aspects, World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Canadian, Windsor (N.S.), Netherlands--History--Liberation, 1945, Post-traumatic stress disorder, War--Relief of sick and wounded, Mortars (Ordnance), World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Italy, Central, Canada--Canadian Army Overseas--Barracks and quarters, Nictaux (N.S.), Hitler-Jugend, Combat survival, Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives, Canadian, Germany--Luftwaffe, Canada--Canadian Army--Equipment, and Canada--Canadian Army--Infantry--Equipment
- Subject:
- World War (1939-1945), Canada. Canadian Army, Military history, and United Nations
- Contributor:
- Maher, Ceilidhe and Rhodes, Neil Campbell, b. 1922
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-14
- 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:
- Canada and Germany
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258 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:
- reminiscences, sound recordings, interviews, and oral histories (literary genre)
- Archival Item Identifier:
- RN_720
- 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:
- 2012-03-14
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
614. Walton, Thomas Henry Frederick: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 14, 2012)
- Title:
- Walton, Thomas Henry Frederick: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 14, 2012)
- Description:
- Rank: Chief Warrant Officer. Medals and Honours: Order of Military Merit; Special Service Medal; Canadian Forces Peacekeeping Service Medal; 125th Canadian Anniversary Medal; Queen's 25th Anniversary Medal; Canadian Forces Decoration; United Nations Force in Cyprus Medal; United Nations Iraq/Kuwait Observer Mission Medal; United Nations Protection Force Medal, An interview/narrative of Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Walton's experiences whilst serving with the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. Interview took place on March 14, 2012., Interviewee: Walton, Thomas Henry Frederick, b. 1943, Interviewer: Eriksson, Camas, and ABSTRACT: CWO Thomas Walton was born in 1943. He joined the militia in 1959, under the Young Soldiers Training Plan. At 17, he joined Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and on a pioneer course he became interested in the Royal Canadian Engineers. In 1966, he volunteered for the Canadian Airborne Regiment as he always wanted to be a paratrooper. He recalls leaving for Cyprus on the 8 April 1974, where he worked as the Civilian Labourer NCO in charge of Greek and Turkish Cypriots who worked for the Canadian contingent. He remembers the beauty and warmth of Cyprus as well as how the civilians accommodated the Canadian soldiers. He only saw tension between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots on the Green Line, as opposed to in the work force. On the day of the Turkish invasion, he remembers being on roll call and seeing the Turkish planes arrive. After the invasion, he remembers delivering money to the Turkish Cypriots across the Green Line. He became the bodyguard for Colonel Clay Beattie for the day of the Turkish advance on Nicosia airport. He remembers the actions of that day for which he was awarded the Order for Military Merit (July 22, 1974). CWO Walton provides some amusing anecdotes and describes being diagnosed with PTSD twenty-four years after the mission. He commends the Canadian Airborne’s job in Cyprus and reflects on the experience. He outlines his career after Cyprus and the connections he made. In the last section of the interview, CWO Walton provides anecdotes about life in Cyprus prior to the Turkish invasion such as a greased pig contest, being arrested, his eventual promotion to sergeant, where he was during the Greek coup and evading the UNFICYP police after getting into a fight. 00:00:00 – 00:03:20 – Military career up to Cyprus deployment. 00:03:20 – 00:09:48 – Time in Cyprus prior to the Turkish invasion, rules of engagement, the day of the Turkish invasion. 00:09:48 – 00:22:54 – Describes his day as Col. Beattie’s bodyguard. Greek prisoners at the amusement park, rescuing a young girl, and Nicosia airport. 00:22:54 – 00:30:25 – Defending Nicosia airport, Greek and Turkish soldiers, Ledra Palace prisoner exchange, continuation of civilian labour duties. 00:30:25 – 00:37:22 – Anecdote about looking for a sewage truck. Reflects on the experience, dreams, PTSD, posting to Germany after Cyprus, UN. 00:37:22 – 00:41:55 – Canadian Airborne’s equipment, weapons, performance, and Canadian media coverage. 00:41:55 – 00:52:05 – Memories that have remained, the two missing soldiers, and discusses the two deaths. 00:52:02 – 01:04:57 – Goes through photographs and provides anecdotes, events of the greased pig contest and being arrested. 01:04:57 – 01:17:41 – Describes where he was during the Greek coup, promotion to sergeant, evading UNFICYP police, and exercises after Cyprus.
- Keyword:
- Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Cyprus, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Royal Regiment, 22e, Mass media--Canada, Labor, Canada--Canadian Army--Uniforms, Cyprus--Politics and government--1960-2004, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Uniforms, Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1974-, Canada--Canadian Army--Young Soldiers Training Plan, Manuel, Don, d. 2002, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Recreation, Canada--Canadian Army--Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Kyrenia (Cyprus), United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Famagusta (Cyprus), Prisoners, United Nations--Armed Forces--Uniforms, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Equipment, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Mass media and public opinion, Cyprus--Foreign relations--1960-, Sampso?n, Nikos, 1935-2001, Mass media and war, Ledra Palace Hotel (Nicosia, Cyprus), Combat, United Nations--Peacekeeping forces, Makarios III, Archbishop of Cyprus, 1913-1977, RAF Nicosia (Cyprus), Blue Beret Camp (Nicosia, Cyprus), Walton, Thomas Henry Frederick, 1943- --Interviews, Cyprus--Description and travel, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Canadian Airborne Regiment--Commando 2, United Nations Demilitarized Zone (Cyprus), War wounds, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs, Ferret (Armored car), Cyprus Demilitarized Zone (Cyprus), Cyprus--History--Coup d'e?tat, 1974, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Medals, badges, decorations, etc., Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Non-commissioned officers, Dead, Rifles, Culture conflict, Nicosia International Airport, Swingfire (Antitank missile), United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus --United Nations Police, Cyprus--History--Turkish Invasion, 1974, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Cyprus--Social conditions--1960-, Parachuting, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Canadian Airborne Regiment--Commando 1, Cypriots, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Barracks and quarters, Beattie, Clayton E., Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Parachute troops, Green Line (Cyprus), Morphou (Cyprus), Nicosia (Cyprus)--Social life and customs, Canada--Canadian Army--Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers, and Refugees
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Military history, Soldiers, United Nations, and Turkish Invasion of Cyprus (Cyprus : 1974)
- Contributor:
- Walton, Thomas Henry Frederick, b. 1943 and Eriksson, Camas
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-14
- 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:
- Germany, Cyprus, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 35, 33, 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:
- oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, interviews, and reminiscences
- Archival Item Identifier:
- WT_714
- 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:
- 2012-03-14
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 16 kbps and 16 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
615. McManus, John: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 15, 2012)
- Title:
- McManus, John: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 15, 2012)
- Description:
- Interviewer: Ayers, Caylan, ABSTRACT: Colonel John McManus served as a Tactical Coordinator (TACCO) in the back of Sea King helicopters, beginning in 1977. He worked his way through the ranks, eventually commanding 443 Squadron at Pat Bay, BC, and being appoint Maritime Air Component Commander (Pacific). Our discussions focused on the tactics involved in hunting a Soviet submarine, and the equipment necessary to do so. Amongst other topics, he compared our Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) equipment and capabilities to that of the British and the Americans, as well as discussing fixed wing ASW planes like the Argus or Aurora. Of particular relevance, Colonel McManus discussed his time at the Helicopter Operational Testing and Evaluation Facility (HOTEF), where he tested and evaluated new equipment for the Sea King helicopter. Part 1 0.00-4.18 Biographical Information 4.18-10.45 Role of Crew Members in a Sea King 10.45-31.41 ASW Tactics 31.41-40.03 Independence of Sea Kings (relative to ship) 33.01 Comparison to British and American TACCOs 40.03-47.43 Actually Tracking Soviet Submarines/Intelligence Ships 47.43-54.30 Rotary-wing vs. Fixed-wing 54.30-58.25 SKOMP Program 58.25-1.04.02 The effect that Oceonographical Conditions had on ASW 1.04.02-1.10.41 Sea Survival Training 1.10.41-1.26.17 Creation of HOTEF/Acoustic Processor Part 2 0.00-33.45 Converting Helicopters for the Persian Gulf 4.29 Operational Evaluation of FLIR and GPS 6.15 Importance of GPS 6.42 Night Capability of FLIR 13.19 Flares, Chaff, Radar Warning, MAWS 21.45 First Shots Fired in Anger in the Persian Gulf 26.15 British and Americans Communications 28.38 Night Vision Goggles 33.05 Difficulties in "Gulf Birds" 33.40-40.25 "HELTAS Birds" 35.35 Reason for HELTAS Birds 36.48 Towed Array Ships 38.21 Designations of Gulf Birds and HELTAS Birds 40.25-42.40 Operation Apollo 42.40-44.38 Other Operations 44.38-50.48 CH-148 Cyclone 50.48-1.01.41 Conclusions 56.41 What made Colonel McManus Proud about his Career, Interviewee: McManus, John, An interview/narrative of Colonel John McManus's experiences whilst serving with the Canadian Forces. Interview took place on March 15, 2012., and Rank: Colonel.
- Keyword:
- Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Drill and tactics, Cyclone (Helicopter), Helicopters--Equipment, Infrared technology, McManus, John--Interviews, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Canadian Air Division, 1, Naval tactics, Canada--Dept. of National Defence--Headquarters, Cold War, Huron (Destroyer), Military helicopters, Infrared imaging, Destroyer escorts, Sea King (Helicopter)--Modification, Iroquois Class (Destroyers), Communications, Military, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Sea King Omnibus Modification Program (SKOMP), Sikorsky S-92 (Helicopter), Iroquois (Destroyer), Global Positioning System, Imaging systems, United States--Navy, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Tactical aviation, Sikorsky helicopters, Great Britain--Royal Navy, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Wing, 12, Argus (Reconnaissance aircraft), Sea King (Helicopter), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Maritime Helicopter Squadron, 443, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Equipment and supplies, Reconnaissance aircraft, Operation Apollo (2001-2003), Antisubmarine aircraft, Antisubmarine warfare, Helicopters--Aerodynamics, Anti-submarine warfare--Equipment and supplies, Military helicopters--Modification, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy, Survival at sea, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Maritime Operational Training Squadron, 406, Sonar, and Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Shearwater, N.S.)--Helicopter Operational Test and Evaluation Facility (HOTEF)
- Subject:
- Personal narratives--Canadian, Military history, and Canada. Canadian Armed Forces
- Contributor:
- McManus, John and Ayers, Caylan
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-15
- 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:
- United States, Canada, and Great Britain
- Coordinates:
- 54.75844, -2.69531, 60.10867, -113.64258, and 39.76, -98.5
- 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:
- oral histories (literary genre), interviews, reminiscences, and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- MJ_702
- 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:
- 2012-03-15
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
616. Vanyo, James John: my Army recollections (March 15, and 17, 2012)
- Title:
- Vanyo, James John: my Army recollections (March 15, and 17, 2012)
- Description:
- ABSTRACT: Private/Trooper James John Vanyo Private James Vanyo served as a radio operator in ‘A’ Squadron of the in the Fort Garry Horse armoured regiment. The Navy was Jim’s first choice when joined the army when he was fifteen, but his tender years only allowed him into the army; after his eighteenth birthday he trained in England and crossed into Normandy on D-Day. For the next eleven months Jim battled with his fellow tankmen working the radios he loved so much. Jim heard the order to “stand fast” when his regiment held Oldenburg, Germany in May of 1945. By the time of this interview, Jim was eighty-seven and both he and his wife, Irene, stated that had the interview been completed two years prior, his recall would have been much more complete. March 15, 2011 Part One 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Leaves Mr. Little’s farm to join the army 7:00 Basic training in Regina 12:48 Illness delay 16:00 Camp Borden 22:25 Arrival in England 28:50 Preparation for D-Day 35:00 D-Day 49:27 Advance into France March 15, 2011 Part Two 0:00 The Falaise Gap 2:58 Wireless communications 5:35 Fellow soldiers 8:09 “Bretteville-sur-Laize Ridge” – action at the front (not actually Bretteville-sur-Laize that happened later– more likely during Operation “Totalize” or “Tractable”) 15:45 Operation “Totalize” 18:00 Comments on Canadian Army 20:05 New commander Wilson replaces Morton March 17, 2011 Part One 0:00 The Hochwald Forest (not in Normandy) 2:00 Moved to Hill 3 5:50 Knowledge about the overall plan 9:05 Carpiquet 13:15 The “tunnels” of Caen 14:00 Night travel 15:00 The “tunnels” of Caen 18:00 Germans running 20:00 Walking on a dead guy 22:30 The colonel anticipates an attack 23:30 Carpiquet 29:00 General commentary 32:00 Supplies 32:05 Return to Carpiquet 35:50 Cleaning up after the Germans 42:00 Returning to Bolougne 43:00 Refers to picture of tank column in Vanguard: The Fort Garry Horse Regiment; p. 85. 45:00 Resistance 46:00 Infantry/Tank relationship 48:25 Groningen, Holland 49:00 Nijmegen, Holland 51:00 RnR leave 53:30 Return from England 54:00 General reminiscences 58:00 Reputation of Sherman tanks 60:00 Detecting mines, An interview/narrative of James Vanyo's experiences during World War II. Trooper Vanyo served with the Fort Garry Horse Armoured Corps. Interview took place on March 15 and 17, 2012.Medals and Honours: 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-1945; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; Defence Medal, Interviewer: North, Steve, and Interviewee: Vanyo, James John, b. 1924
- Keyword:
- Night fighting (Military science), Radio, Military, Netherlands--History--Liberation, 1945, Canada--Canadian Army--Infantry, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France, Land mines--Detection, Antwerp, Battle of, Antwerp, Belgium, 1944, Canada--Canadian Army--Training Centre, 120--Basic Training (Regina, Sask.), Canada--Canadian Army--Leaves and furloughs, V-E Day, 1945, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Personal narratives, Canadian, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Germany, Canada--Canadian Army--Fort Garry Horse--Squadron A, Canada--Canadian Army--Military life, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Belgium, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Netherlands, Canada--Canadian Army Overseas, Radio--Installation in tanks, Wilson, E. M. (Eric Mackay), 1901-1960., Canada--Canadian Army--Demobilization, Canada--Canadian Army--Personal narratives, Tank warfare, Bretteville-sur-Laize (France), Hochwald Forest, Battle of, Germany, 1945, Canada--Canadian Army--Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, Canada--Canadian Army Overseas--Main Training Base, Aldershot, England, Canada--Canadian Army Overseas--Barracks and quarters, Canada--Canadian Army--Training Centre, A33--Canadian Armoured Corps Training Establishment Camp (Borden, Ont.), Canada--Canadian Army--Canadian Armoured Regiment, 10th (Fort Garry Horse), Operation Totalize, 1944, Nijmegen, Battle of, Netherlands, 1944, D-Day, 1944 (Normandy invasion), Vanyo, James John, 1924-2011--Interviews, Radio operators, Canada--Canadian Army--Armoured Brigade, 2nd, Camp Borden (Ont.), Morton, R. E. A. (Ronald Edward Alfred), World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Scheldt River, Operation Tractable, 1944, Communications, Military, Falaise Gap, Battle of, France, 1944, Boulogne, Battle of, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, 1944, Groningen (Netherlands)--Liberation, 1945, Operation Overlord, Sherman tank, World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Scheldt River Estuary (Netherlands and Belgium), Canada--Canadian Army--Medical care, and Caen, Battle of, Caen, France, 1944
- Subject:
- Battle of Caen (Caen, France : 1944), Operation Overlord, Military history, Canada. Canadian Army, and World War (1939-1945)
- Contributor:
- Vanyo, James John, b. 1924 and North, Steve
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-15/2012-03-17
- 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:
- 3 sound recordings (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Germany, France--Normandy, and Canada
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 49, 0, and 51.5, 10.5
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Original sound recordings (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), reminiscences, and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- VJ_723
- 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:
- 2012-03-15
- Technical Note:
- Digital sound recording in .mp3 format at 56 kbps and 22 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
617. Kanngeiser, Robert: my Air Force recollections (March 16, 2012)
- Title:
- Kanngeiser, Robert: my Air Force recollections (March 16, 2012)
- Description:
- An interview/narrative of Flying Officer Robert Kanngeiser's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Interview took place on March 16, 2012., Interviewer: Schade, Dan, Interviewee: Kanngeiser, Robert, ABSTRACT: This interview centered around Flying Officer Kanngeiser’s operations with 102 KU (Composite Unit), and specifically those that reached the Arctic in the early 1960s. His main area of deployment was Resolute Bay, and for some two weeks, he and his DC-3 Dakota aircraft completed various resupply missions to smaller outposts on Baffin Island. This would have been around the time of the Army Land Survey, and not the Shoradetic survey, which was completed in the fall 1957. Nevertheless, F/O Kanngeiser discusses life in the north for R.C.A.F. aircrew, his own experiences as a navigator, and the general sentiment within the military during the Cold War era. An overwhelming narrative that emerges throughout this discussion is the presence of the threat of the war with the Soviet Union. 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Joining the Royal Canadian Air Force 5:10 Posting to 102 KU (Composite Jump School) 6:00 First logistics trip into the arctic. 8:10 Life at Rivers Air Force Base 10:20 Introduction to 437 Squadron and round-the-world OTU trip 12:40 The role of a Radio Officer aboard a Yukon aircraft 13:40 The Culture of the R.C.A.F. 16:40 Discusses his official role in the Arctic in 1961 23:30 The DEW Line and Americans 26:40 The National Research Council and the R.C.A.F. 31:00 The Cuban Missile Crisis and 102KU 33:30 Life alongside the Army at Rivers 36:10 The ME-163 38:30 Other irregular flights on the C-119 43:30 The Army Survey supply paradrops, 1961. 47:30 Ground crews in the Arctic 50:20 An incident involving a Dakota and Herman Nelson heater 53:00 A navigator in the Arctic 55:50 The work of an HF radio officer in a Dakota above the Arctic 57:00 Flying DC-3 Dakota; crew compliment and cabin layout 61:00 Flying the C-119 Boxcar; crew compliment, cabin layout, and paratroopers. 62:40 Paratroopers in Churchill 63:30 Long flights in the Dakota 64:30 Crewing on 437 (permanent crewing did not happen in 437) 65:10 Working alongside the Inuit 73:20 Remembering the nature in the Arctic 73:47 Family thoughts about working in the Arctic 76:00 Winter bush survival school. 78:30 Flying around the world, and an extension of his short service commission 79:14 CUSO Volunteers to Africa 81:00 Being asked to come in and serve summers with the Reserve Force 86:30 Unification in the Canadian Forces; perception of affects on the R.C.A.F 88:45 Outside perception of the recce phase. “we know nothing” 90:00 Thule Airbase, Greenland and Weather Stations 96:45 Mercy Flight into Resolute Bay 98:10 Reflection on crews who had spent a long periods in the North 100:00 Mercy flights into the United States 102:00 Reflections on the history of Arctic flying 103:00 What made him the proudest 105:00 The effects of Korea, and the Cold War on the history if this time 107:45 The first flight into Cyprus. 110:10 Beirut, 1967 and the rapid withdrawal of Canadian troops from Egypt (the Air Force perspective) 115:00 A recap on the length of Arctic flights, while looking through large scale maps of the Arctic. 124:00 Long range training flights 132:10 Conclusion, and Rank: Flying Officer.
- Keyword:
- National Research Council of Canada, Cold War, Humanitarian assistance, Canadian, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Squadron, 424, Arctic Coast (Canada)--Maps, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Trenton, Ont.), CUSO, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, Greenland, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Squadron, 437, Churchill (Man.), Civil-military relations, Search and rescue operations, DEW Line, Fairchild aircraft, Cyprus--History--Cyprus Crisis, 1963, United Nations Emergency Force, Kanngeiser, Robert--Interviews, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Composite Unit, 102 (102KU), Canada--Canadian Army, Yukon (Transport plane), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Reserves, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Military life, Thule Air Base (Greenland), Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Barracks and quarters, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Reserves, Dakota (Transport plane), Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Recreation, Canadian University Service Overseas, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Squadron, 408, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Procurement, Canada--Royal Canadian Air force--Search and rescue operations, Military supplies, Canada--RCAF Station (Resolute Bay, Nunavut), Korean War, 1950-1953--Influence, Flight navigators, Messerschmitt 163 (Fighter plane), Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Rivers, Man.), Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Radio operators, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Parachute troops, Flight crews, Canada, Northern--Maps, Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Personal narratives, Canadian, Inuit, Baffin Island (Nunavut), United States--Air Force, Meteorological stations, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Canada--RCAF Station (Rivers, Man.), C-119 Flying Boxcar (Transport plane), Douglas DC-3 (Transport plane), Arctic regions--Maps, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Aerial reconnaissance, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Equipment and supplies, Aviation ground crews, Canada--Royal Canadian Air Force--Leaves and furloughs, Radio operators, Canada--RCAF Station (Trenton, Ont.), and Families of military personnel
- Subject:
- Military history, Korean War (1950-1953), United Nations, United States. Air Force, and Canada. Canadian Armed Forces
- Contributor:
- Kanngeiser, Robert and Schade, Dan
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-16
- 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, Korea (South), United States, and Korea (North)
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258 and 39.76, -98.5
- 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:
- interviews, oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, and reminiscences
- Archival Item Identifier:
- KR_729
- 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:
- 2012-03-16
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
618. Mason, John William: my Navy recollections (March 16, 2012)
- Title:
- Mason, John William: my Navy recollections (March 16, 2012)
- Description:
- Interviewer: Wood, Hannah, Interviewee: Mason, John William, b. 1923, An interview/narrative of Captain John Mason's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. Interview took place on March 16, 2012., ABSTRACT: This was a shorter follow up interview with Captain Mason. He discusses the deep sea diving training he received in the early days of his services. There is a continued discussion about the Unification of the Canadian forces. His time in Sweden is discussed as well as what he observed about communism while in Europe, sometimes in close quarters with his Soviet equivalents on Attaché tours. Mason was also asked about and discusses the importance of Remembrance Day and how he feels Canadians remember. The care he receives from Veterans Affairs and his opinions on American and Canadian political leaders. This is followed by his final statements. 0:00-2:50-His experience with diving training in RCN 2:50-12:50- Continuing discussion from past interview about his work as military Attaché to Sweden 12:51-17:10-Thoughts on unification continued from first interview 17:100-21:15-Thoughts on dethronement age and warfare in general 21:16-24:30-His experience with Veterans Affairs and feelings on their treatment of him. 24:31-31:21-Captain Masons thoughts on PTSD, counselling for veterans and public opinion of them 31:22-33:00-How he feels about veterans who don’t participate in Remembrance day activities. 33:01-36:05-Continued thoughts on Unification. 36:06-42:25-Captain Masons thoughts on modern Military issues and political figures past and present. 42:26-43:36- Closing comments, and Rank: Captain. Medals and Honours: 1939-45 Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; Korea Medal; United Nations Service Medal for Korea; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea; Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal; Canadian Forces Decoration
- Keyword:
- Canada--Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, Shipyards--Nova Scotia--Halifax, Marine engineering, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Sea life, Quebec (Cruiser), Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Naval Service Headquarters (Ottawa, Ont.), Mason, John William, 1923- --Interviews, Obama, Barack, Ottawa III (Destroyer), Defence Research Establishment Atlantic, Veterans--Medical care, United States--Politics and government--20th century., Veteran reintegration, Marine engines--Maintenance and repair, Veterans--Training of--Canada, Pearson, Lester B., Fort Eirie (Frigate), Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--H.M.C.S. Stadacona, Post traumatic stress disorder, Military attache?s, Antigonish (Frigate), Buckingham (Frigate), Warfare--20th century, Harper, Stephen, 1959-, Hellyer, Paul, 1923-, Korean War, 1950-1953, Shipyards--Canada, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Officers, St. Croix II (Destroyer), Shipyards--Quebec--Montreal, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Enginemen, World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, Canadian, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy, Warfare--21st century, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--H.M.C.S. York, Canada--Embassy (Norway), Remembrance Day (Canada), Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, Canadian, Algonquin II (Destroyer), Chaudiere (Destroyer), Veterans--Canada, Kenya (Cruiser), War--Psychological aspects, Canada--Politics and government--20th century., Marine engineers, Canada--Embassy (Sweden), Royal Naval Engineering College (Great Britain), Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Personal narratives, World War, 1939-1945--Naval operations, Canadian, Deep diving, Canada--Embassy (Denmark), Niagara (Destroyer), and Veterans--Services for--Canada
- Subject:
- World War (1939-1945), Military history, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Korean War (1950-1953), and Canada. Royal Canadian Navy
- Contributor:
- Wood, Hannah and Mason, John William, b. 1923
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-16
- 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:
- 3 sound recordings (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Korea (South), Korea (North), Canada, Great Britain, and United States
- Coordinates:
- 40, 127, 54.75844, -2.69531, 60.10867, -113.64258, 39.76, -98.5, and 36.5, 127.75
- 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:
- reminiscences, oral histories (literary genre), sound recordings, and interviews
- Archival Item Identifier:
- MJ_737
- 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:
- 2012-03-16
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
619. Willow, Stanley James: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 16, 2012)
- Title:
- Willow, Stanley James: my Canadian Forces recollections (March 16, 2012)
- Description:
- Rank: Lieutenant Colonel. Medals and Honours: Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal; United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus Medal; United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara Medal; United Nations Protection Force Medal; United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone Medal; Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal; Canadian Forces Decoration, ABSTRACT: First I started my interview with the date and the person that I was interviewing, in this case Stanley Willow. After, I asked his permission to record the interview and I asked him to give me a basic introduction about himself and his military career. He told me that he was part of Princes Patricia Battalion as a infantry officer. He continued to tell me about the Yugoslavian war, .and his pre-deployment in Yugoslavia. Later, he talked about the several times he was fired upon. One of the strengths of the interview was the story about his encounter with Radko Mladic. After that, he told me about the Siege of Sarajevo, and the "bending" of some UN rules . On this point, he told me a story when he picked up children to take them home, even though he was not allowed to do so. Also, he told me about mine removal, and about the devastation of the city of Mostar. When I asked him about UN casualties , he told me that one of his Finnish comrades was murdered by a Nigerian soldier, factor that upset the Finish forces. He explained that life back was difficult, considering that sometimes he would feel like a stranger. The interview had to be stopped after 1 hour and 1 0 minutes, after LCol Willow's wife insisted that for his health it is better to stop there. 0:00-01:56 - Military Background, Princess Patricia Battalion 02:00-19:40 - Beginning of Yugoslavian War and pre-deployment in Yugoslavia ~ 19 :40-26:25 - Fired upon several times 26:25-30:56 - Encounter with Radko Mladic 30:56-37:31 - Sarajevo 37:32-43:35 - "Bending" the UN rules and children protection. 43:36-48:29 - Mine Removal 48:29-52:56 - City of Mostar. 52:56-54:50 -Death of a Finnish comrade 54:50-1:00:02 - Relation with civilians 1:05:00-1:10:07 - Impact of war, and life back in Canada., An interview/narrative of Lieutenant Colonel Stanley Willow's experiences whilst serving with the United Nations Protection Force. Interview took place on March 16, 2012., Interviewer: Ratiu, Ovidiu, and Interviewee: Willow, Stanley James, b. 1958
- Keyword:
- Bosnia and Hercegovina--Realtions--Croatia, Mladic?, Ratko, Infantry drill and tactics, Croatia--Politics and government--1990-, Operation Harmony (1992-1996), United Nations Assistance Mission in Sierra Leone, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Wainwright, Alta.), War--Psychological aspects, Croatia--Social life and customs, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Equipment, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Non-commissioned officers, Mines (Military explosives), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Operational readiness, Croatia--History--1990-, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Military life, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995--Children, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995--Croatia, Mines (Military explosives)--Detection, Bosnia and Hercegovina--Social life and customs, Yugoslavia--History--1992-2003, Land mines, United Nations--Peacekeeping forces, Croats, Military morale, Bosnia and Hercegovina--Ethnic relations, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Officers, Training of, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995--Personal narratives, Canadian, Multinational armed forces, Mostar (Bosnia and Hercegovina), Peacekeeping forces, Canadian, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--West Germany, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995, Yugoslavia--Social life and customs, Civil-military relations, Bosnia and Hercegovina--Politics and Government--1992-, War casualties, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Leaves and furloughs, United Nations Operation in Somalia, Sarajevo (Bosnia and Hercegovina)--History--Siege, 1992-1996, Yugoslav War, 1991-1995--Bosnia and Hercegovina, Children and war, Croatia--Realtions--Serbia, United Nations--Armed Forces, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Rules of engagement, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Demobilization, Willow, Stanley James, 1958- --Interviews, Post traumatic stress disorder, United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Sarajevo (Bosnia and Hercegovina), Balkan Peninsula--Ethnic relations, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Bosnia--History--1992-, Bosnia and Hercegovina--History--1992-, United Nations Protection Force, Battle casualties, Bosnians, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Reserves, Croatia--Relations--Bosnia and Hercegovina, and Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Drill and tactics
- Subject:
- Siege of Sarajevo (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina : 1992-1996), United Nations, Military history, Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, and Yugoslav War (1991-1995)
- Contributor:
- Ratiu, Ovidiu and Willow, Stanley James, b. 1958
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-16
- 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:
- Bosnia and Herzegovina--Sarajevo, Canada, and Yugoslavia
- Coordinates:
- 60.10867, -113.64258, 43.84864, 18.35644, and 44, 19.75
- 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), interviews, and reminiscences
- Archival Item Identifier:
- WS_726
- 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:
- 2012-03-16
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.
620. Brodeur, Nigel David: my Navy recollections (March 17, 2012)
- Title:
- Brodeur, Nigel David: my Navy recollections (March 17, 2012)
- Description:
- Interviewee: Brodeur, Nigel David, b. 1932, Rank: Vice Admiral. Medals and Honours: Commander of the Order of Military Merit; Canadian Forces Decoration, ABSTRACT: This was a shorter follow up interview with Vadm Brodeur to continue discussion on the topics of the previous interview. The first part of the interview consists of Brodeurs’ opinions on citizenship and the obligations of citizens concerning Remembrance Day and appreciating the sacrifices of veterans. This is followed by the topic of PTSD in the forces and how it has been managed in the past and how it is/and/or should be today. Ms. Wood and Vadm Brodeur then discussed the cultural issues and nuances of modern conflicts in the Middle East and Canadians views on them as well as cultural differences he has experienced in difference areas of the world, such as Panama. Brodeur than shared his opinions on modern politics as it concerns the forces and generally. The topic of unification was discussed again and Mr. Brodeur read a portion from a book relating an encounter he had with Defence Minister Paul Hellyer at a naval staff meeting. This is followed by Vadm Brodeurs’ closing statements. 0:00-7:00- Brodeur speaks about Remembrance day activities and Veterans 7:01-11:55- How the RCN dealt with PTSD in the past, how it deals with it now and his feelings on the matter 11:56-21:31- Discussion of PTSD continued as well on his opinion of how Veterans Affairs is doing with their jobs and how people feel towards veterans today in modern conflicts. 21:32-30:30- The difficulties of modern war far in the Middle East and areas with different language, culture etc. 30:31-32:20- Brodeur tells an experience about a “culture shock” type of experience in Panama. 32:21-33:00-More discussion of cultural differences. 33:01-43:30- Brodeur discusses his feelings about modern political figures and their relation to the RCN as well as his views on citizenship for Canadian broadly. 43:31-48:13- Vadm Brodeur reads a passage from a book speaking of an interchange between himself and Paul Hellyer. This is followed by a not short discussion on unification and then his closing statements., Interviewer: Wood, Hannah, and An interview/narrative of Vice Admiral Nigel Brodeur's experiences whilst serving with the Royal Canadian Navy. Interview took place on March 17, 2012.
- Keyword:
- Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Operational readiness, Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962, Canada--Politics and government--1945-1980, Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare School, Anti-submarine warfare, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Sea life, Canada--Canadian Forces Base (Toronto, Ont.), Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--H.M.C.S. Stadacona., Terra Nova (Destroyer), Brodeur, Nigel David, 1932- --Interviews, Submarine combat, Niobe (Cruiser), Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College, Civil-military relations, National Defence College of Canada., Foxtrot Class (Submarines), Veterans--Medical care, Remembrance Day (Canada), Fire control (Naval gunnery), Citizenship--Canada, Naval tactics, Depth charges, Veteran reintegration, War--Psychological aspects, Veterans--Canada, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Personal narratives, Dyer, Kenneth Lloyd ("Ken"), 1915-2000, Naval gunnery, Algonquin II (Destroyer), Diefenbaker, John G., 1895-1979, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Personal narratives, Warfare--20th century, Canada--Canadian Armed Forces, Naval gunners, Ontario (Cruiser), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Organization, Veterans--Services for--Canada, Naval education, North American Air Defense Command, Warfare--21st century, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--History, Magnificent (Aircraft carrier), Canada--Canadian Armed Forces--Destroyer Squadron, 5th, Culture conflict, Submarines (Ships)--Soviet Union, Armed forces--Canada--Integration, Submarines (Ships)--Communications, Cold War, Sonar, Hellyer, Paul, 1923-, Canada--Veterans Affairs Canada., Canada--Dept. of National Defence--Headquarters, Ethnic conflict, Royal Roads Military College, Canada--Royal Canadian Navy--Sea life, Beacon Hill (Frigate), Anti-submarine warfare--Equipment and supplies, Kootenay (Destroyer), Canada--Royal Canadian Navy, United States--Navy, Post traumatic stress disorder, Sussexvale (Frigate), Peacekeeping forces, Canadian, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- Subject:
- Canada. Canadian Armed Forces, Canada. Royal Canadian Navy, Military history, and Personal narratives--Canadian
- Contributor:
- Brodeur, Nigel David, b. 1932 and Wood, Hannah
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 2012-03-17
- 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:
- 6 sound recordings (MP3)
- Geographic Coverage:
- Canada and United States
- Coordinates:
- 39.76, -98.5 and 60.10867, -113.64258
- 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, oral histories (literary genre), reminiscences, and sound recordings
- Archival Item Identifier:
- BN_735
- 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:
- 2012-03-17
- 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 2012. Migration metadata by KD and MT.