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    Arthur Stenning (Primary Source)

    Arthur Stenning’s war in the Royal Canadian Navy is representative of many men who served in various Canadian vessels. Posted to HMCS Arnprior, Stenning recalled the operations of the ships guns, protecting convoys from enemy submarine attack and daily life on-board ship.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/13539_original.jpg Arthur Stenning (Primary Source)

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    Arthur Wall (Primary Source)

    Arthur Wall served in the Royal Canadian 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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4562_original.jpg Arthur Wall (Primary Source)

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    Babs Fraser Drennan (Primary Source)

    Babs Fraser Drennan served in the Women's Royal Naval Service 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/mpsb/Babs-Fraser-Drennan/7823_original.jpg Babs Fraser Drennan (Primary Source)

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    Barbara Stark Welsh "Babs" Alder Blackwood (Primary Source)

    Barbara Stark Welsh "Babs" Alder Blackwood served in the Women's Royal Navy Service 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/7102_original.jpg Barbara Stark Welsh "Babs" Alder Blackwood (Primary Source)

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    Barney Roberge (Primary Source)

    Barney Roberge served in the Royal Canadian 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.Content warning: This article contains content which some may find offensive or disturbing.

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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4252_original.jpg Barney Roberge (Primary Source)

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    Basil Winter Charman (Primary Source)

    Basil Winter Charman served in the Merchant 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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4260_original.jpg Basil Winter Charman (Primary Source)

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    Bea Corbett (Primary Source)

    Bea Corbett served in the Royal Canadian Navy 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/5679_600.jpg Bea Corbett (Primary Source)

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    Beatrice Mary Geary (née Shreiber) (Primary Source)

    "The women had never had jobs like this before and we wanted to prove ourselves. I think that’s part of it. And the men accepted us." Beatrice Mary Geary served in the Women's Royal Naval Service during the Second World War. See below for Mrs. Geary'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/BeatriceMaryGeary/2800_original.jpg Beatrice Mary Geary (née Shreiber) (Primary Source)

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    Ben Misener (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/8935_original.jpg Ben Misener (Primary Source)

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    Bernard Joseph Daye (Primary Source)

    Bernard Joseph Daye served in the Royal Canadian 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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/6424_original.jpg Bernard Joseph Daye (Primary Source)

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    Bernie Lyness MacArthur (Primary Source)

    Bernie Lyness MacArthur served in the Merchant 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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/6551_original.jpg Bernie Lyness MacArthur (Primary Source)

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    Bertram James "Bert" Brooks (Primary Source)

    Bertram James "Bert" Brooks served in the Royal Canadian 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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/3381_original.jpg Bertram James "Bert" Brooks (Primary Source)

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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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/1279_original.jpg Bill Hembroff (Primary Source)

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    Bill Hollahan (Primary Source)

    Bill Hollahan served in the Merchant 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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    https://d3d0lqu00lnqvz.cloudfront.net/The-Memory-Project/image/4994_original.jpg Bill Hollahan (Primary Source)