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    Betty Brown (Primary Source)

    Betty Brown immigrated to Winnipeg, Manitoba shortly after the First World War. During the Second World War, she completed her nursing training at Winnipeg General Hospital in 1940 and enlisted as a nursing sister at the city's Osbourne Barracks. She landed in Sicily on 19 July 1943 and worked in the field at No. 5 Canadian General Hospital.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/13219_original.jpg Betty Brown (Primary Source)

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    Betty Hawkins Ackhurst (Primary Source)

    Betty Hawkins Ackhurst served at the Air Ministry during the Second World War. Read and listen to her profile below. 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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    Betty Laron (Primary Source)

    As a young Dutch Jewish girl hiding with her family in an apartment for nearly three years, Berry Laron could only speak in whispers. To pass the time she would draw and make wooden toys before being liberated by Canadian troops in April 1945.Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/10433_original.jpg Betty Laron (Primary Source)

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    Betty Pedersen (Primary Source)

    Betty Pedersen served in the Royal Air Force as a cook during the Second World War. Read and listen to her testimony below.  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/7621_original.jpg Betty Pedersen (Primary Source)

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    Beulah Rosen Jaenicke (Primary Source)

    Beulah Rosen served with the Canadian Women Army Corps (CWAC) during the Second World War, first as a Private and then later as a Lieutenant, initially helping to recruit women to free up men for other duties. She was an active writer and artist, contributing to several publications, and a strong advocate for women's rights. Her husband, Edward Ted Rosen, is also featured in The Memory Project Archive.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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    Beulah Sime Musselwhite (Primary Source)

    Beulah Sime Musselwhite worked at an aircraft manufacturing company during the Second World War. Read and listen to  Beulah's testimony below. 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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    Beverly Jean Pinky Redston (Primary Source)

    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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    Bill Arliss Hoag (Primary Source)

    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/2849_original.jpg Bill Arliss Hoag (Primary Source)

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    Bill Baluk (Primary Source)

    Bill Baluk served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Read and listen to his testimony below.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/2924_original.jpg Bill Baluk (Primary Source)

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    Bill Ford (Primary Source)

    Bill Ford served in the army as a driver during the Second World War. Read and listen to his testimony below. 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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    Bill Gallant (Primary Source)

    Bill Gallant served in the Firth Canadian Armoured Division as a tank gunner. Read and listen to his testimony below. 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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    Bill Halcro (Primary Source)

    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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    Bill Hawryluk (Primary Source)

    "So I told him, you want to know what’s going on? Get up off your butt and come on up here and take my place and I’ll take yours." Bill Hawryluk served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the Second World War. See below for Mr. Hawryluk's entire testimony. Please be advised that Memory Project primary sources may deal with personal testimony that reflect the speaker’s recollections and interpretations of events. Individual testimony does not necessarily reflect the views of the Memory Project and Historica Canada.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/MemoryProject/BillHawryluk/3224_538.jpg Bill Hawryluk (Primary Source)

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    Bill Hembroff (Primary Source)

    Bill Hembroff served in the navy during the Second World War. Read and listen to his testimony below. 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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    Bill Hemmings (Primary Source)

    Bill Hemmings served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. Read and listen to his testimony below. 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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