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  • Memory Project Archive

    William James Archibald "Bill" Black (Primary Source)

    In 2010, The Memory Project interviewed William “Bill” James Archibald Black, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Black was born on 18 April 1923 in Toronto, Ontario, but grew up in Montreal, Quebec. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941 and began his service as an ordinary seaman, ultimately being promoted to lieutenant commander. In this testimony, Black discusses his responsibilities as a telegraphist, listening to Morse Code transmissions and copying them down by hand. He also discusses conditions on board and the dynamic between crew members. Black served in the navy until 1966, and then went on to a career in university and city planning in Ottawa, Ontario. He retired to Victoria, British Columbia, where he died on 1 June 2014 at the age of 91. 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/2701_original.jpg William James Archibald "Bill" Black (Primary Source)

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    William James “Bill” Ryckman (Primary Source)

    "We were told that if you ever got shot down, to make sure you leave the area of your parachute." See below for Mr. Ryckman'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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    William John "Danny" McLeod (Primary Source)

    In 2010, The Memory Project interviewed William John “Danny” McLeod, a veteran of the Second World War. The following recording (and transcript) is an excerpt from this interview. Born on 5 November 1921 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, McLeod enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1939 at the age of 18. After training at camps across Canada, he served overseas in Europe with the South Alberta Regiment. In 1942, he became the first Canadian posted to Sandhurst Military Academy and in 1945, he was awarded a Military Cross for “exemplary gallantry.” After the war, McLeod served with the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) in Indochina and Europe. In 1960, he was posted to the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario, where he became the college’s first athletic director. McLeod served in the Canadian armed forces until 1971, retiring at the rank of major. He was also involved with Canadian Interuniversity Sport and the National Hockey League. McLeod died on 14 January 2014 in Kingston. 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/1977_original.jpg William John "Danny" McLeod (Primary Source)

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    William John (John or Shep or Red) Sheppard (Primary Source)

    William Sheppard served in the 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 Kilbourne (Primary Source)

    William Kilbourne served in Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry 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 Leland Berrow (Primary Source)

    William Berrow served as a dispatch rider with the 69th Tank Transport Company 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 Marshall (Primary Source)

    William Marshall served in the Canadian Army from 1943-1945 and rejoined in 1950 to serve in the Korean War until he retired in 1973.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.Please note that this story was part of an earlier archive and does not have the same format as stories published since 2009. Many earlier stories were made by third parties and do not share the same image content as recent veteran testimonies.

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    William McGee (Primary Source)

    William McGee served in the First Special Service Force of the Royal Canadian Regiment during the Second World War. He served in the Armed Forces from 1941 until 1964.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 McVean (Primary Source)

    "And when you think that, with your flying equipment on and the Mae West and a parachute, it was pretty cramped quarters." See below for Mr. McVean'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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    William Melville "Mel" Hill (Primary Source)

    William Hill served in the Royal Canadian Air Force 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 Mills (Primary Source)

    After being shot down on a bombing raid and interned as a Prisoner of War, William Mills began a letter exchange with a woman who would later become his wife.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/10455_original.jpg William Mills (Primary Source)

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    William Noel "Will, Carrots" English (Primary Source)

    Royal Canadian Naval officer William English served with the British Royal Navy 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/3692_original.jpg William Noel "Will, Carrots" English (Primary Source)

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    William Parfitt (Primary Source)

    William Parfitt served as an air gunner in the Royal Canadian Air Force 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/9040_original.jpg William Parfitt (Primary Source)

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    William Parker (Primary Source)

    William Parker served as an assistant cook in the Merchant Navy 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/10216_original.jpg William Parker (Primary Source)

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    William Patrick (Primary Source)

    William Patrick served in the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals 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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