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    Alene Mac Quick MacIntosh (Primary Source)

    Alene Mac Quick MacIntosh served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alene MacIntosh’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/3959_original.jpg Alene Mac Quick MacIntosh (Primary Source)

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    Alex Alton (Primary Source)

    During the Second World War, Alex Alton served as a Canadian Army dispatch rider with The Highland Light Infantry of Canada Regiment, as the unit participated in the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy and the Allied push through Northwest Europe that followed. While in Germany, Mr. Alton stepped on a landmine and thereafter lost one of his legs. He explains the role of dispatch riders and the landmine experience. 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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    Alex Rezanowich (Primary Source)

    Alex Rezanowich served in the Royal Canadian Artillery during the Second World War. Read and listen to Rezanowich’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/8518_original.jpg Alex Rezanowich (Primary Source)

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    Alex Sim (Primary Source)

    During the Korean War, Alex Sim served as platoon sergeant, reconnaissance platoon, 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regiment. 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/15906_original.jpg Alex Sim (Primary Source)

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    Alexander “Alex” van Bibber (Primary Source)

    "It was all equal while we were in the army. The big mess up was on discharge." Alex van Bibber served in the army during the Second World War.See below for Mr. van Bibber'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/AlexanderAlexvanBibber/4248_original.jpg Alexander “Alex” van Bibber (Primary Source)

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    Alexander Knox Sandy Paton (Primary Source)

    Alexander Knox Sandy Paton served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alexander Paton’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2388_original.jpg Alexander Knox Sandy Paton (Primary Source)

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    Alexander “Mack” Esdon (Primary Source)

    "I was sent out to just check on lines. And this covering of artillery shells of all sizes going over, made for a very eerie and disquieting, but comforting, sound" See below for Mr. Esdon'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/Alexander“Mack”Esdon/7686_538.jpg Alexander “Mack” Esdon (Primary Source)

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    Alexandre Doucette (Primary Source)

    Alexandre Doucette served in the army during the Korean War. Read and listen to Alexandre Doucette’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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    Alexandre Sexton (Primary Source)

    Alexandre Sexton served in the army during the Korean War. Read and listen to Alexandre Sexton'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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    Alfred George Sellers (Primary Source)

    Alfred George Sellers served as a tank operator during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alfred Sellers’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4004_original.jpg Alfred George Sellers (Primary Source)

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    Alfred James Warford (Primary Source)

    Alfred James Warford served in the 6th Div Ammunition Company of the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps. during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alfred Warford’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/2265_original.jpg Alfred James Warford (Primary Source)

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    Alfred Le Reverend (Primary Source)

    Alfred Le Reverend served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alfred Le Reverend’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/9354_original.jpg Alfred Le Reverend (Primary Source)

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    Alfred Monnin (Primary Source)

    Alfred Monnin served in the 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alfred Monnin’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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/3818_original.jpg Alfred Monnin (Primary Source)

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    Alfred Mountenay (Primary Source)

    Alfred Mountenay served with The Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment during the Second World War. During the Battle of Assoro (20 July 1943), along with a small group (including author Farley Mowat), he scaled the cliffs at Assoro, Italy capturing the imposing German defensive bastion. 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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    Alfred Victor Stevens (Primary Source)

    Alfred Victor Stevens served in the army during the Second World War. Read and listen to Alfred Stevens’ 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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