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    William Robert "Bill" Palmer (Primary Source)

    William Palmer served as a tank commander in the army during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4440_original.jpg William Robert "Bill" Palmer (Primary Source)

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    William Ross (Primary Source)

    William Ross served as a rifleman with The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada during the Second World War.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/7673_original.jpg William Ross (Primary Source)

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    William Sharlow (Primary Source)

    William Sharlow served in the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    William Talbot (Primary Source)

    William Talbot served with the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion during the Second World War, one the Allied paratrooper units that landed behind enemy lines in advance of the larger invasion force into Normandy on D-Day, 6 June 1944.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    William Tenhaaf (Primary Source)

    William Tenhaaf was born in Holland and volunteered to serve in the Second World War in 1941 at age 21. First training as an infantry officer, he was transferred to intelligence due to his multilingualism and joined 1st Canadian Army HQ Intelligence in Antwerp. He worked in battle intelligence, translating documents, studying German Intelligence (Civil) Operations in Holland. He recognized the build-up for the battle of the Bulge (Ardennes) as early as November 25. After VE Day, he worked to identify war criminals and specialized in the surrender of German 'green' police.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/WilliamTenhaaf-1.jpg William Tenhaaf (Primary Source)

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    William Thompson (Primary Source)

    William Thompson served in the infantry during the Korean War. Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/10052_original.jpg William Thompson (Primary Source)

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    William Treasure (Primary Source)

    William Treasure joined the militia in 1935 and served in the army during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/16193_original.jpg William Treasure (Primary Source)

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    William White (Primary Source)

    William White served with 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry during the Korean War and participated in the Battle of Kap'yong (22-25 April 1951).Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/15908_original.jpg William White (Primary Source)

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    Wilmer Joseph Gagnon (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Wilmer Gagnon served in the Canadian Forestry Corps, helping to gather lumber for all types of important uses in the Allied war effort.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/16324_original.jpg Wilmer Joseph Gagnon (Primary Source)

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    Wilson (Howard) Howard Large (Primary Source)

    Howard Large recounts his experience of the Dieppe Raid in 1942.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2873_original.jpg Wilson (Howard) Howard Large (Primary Source)

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    Winifred Ivy Gracie Field (Primary Source)

    Winifred Field served in the British Auxiliary Territorial Service during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    Winifred Kathleen Sirois (Primary Source)

    Winifred Sirois served in the army during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada. 

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    Wladyslaw Pasaj (Primary Source)

    Wladyslaw Pasaj served in the Polish Forces during the Second World War.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1271_original.jpg Wladyslaw Pasaj (Primary Source)

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    Yorkston John "Yorky" Marion (Primary Source)

    Yorkston Marion served in the army during the Second World War.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4444_original.jpg Yorkston John "Yorky" Marion (Primary Source)

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    Zygmunt Wojtas (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Zygmunt Wojtas joined the Polish Army while in the Soviet Union. When II Polish Corps was transferred to British command, he was sent to Italy. After the war he chose to immigrate to Canada rather than return to Poland.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/7948_original.jpg Zygmunt Wojtas (Primary Source)