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Description: Japanese-Canadian names are added to a Second World War memorial, thus helping to lesson the painful memories of internment, relocation, and prejudice against this minority during the war.
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Description: Veteran Jack Lachance discusses the Canadian government's treatment of its Korean veterans, who were finally decorated for their service in 1991.
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Description: Korean war veteran Don Hibbs recalls the Princess Patricias' heroic stand at the Battle of Kap'yong.
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Description: In this 1972 interview Paul Triquet recounts his exploits at Casa Berardi, which won him the Victoria Cross in World War Two.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Description: A celebrated Canadian war hero, Major David Currie, returns home from battle in Normandy. He speaks to CBC radio about the battle at St. Lambert-sur-Dives, his soldiers, his family, and his receiving the Victoria Cross.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Description: At Casa Berardi, the Royal 22nd are pinned down and almost wiped out. Brave Captain Paul Triquet leads them through to victory against incredible odds.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Description: Major Paul Triquet, recipient of the Victoria Cross, is honoured during a Victory Loan Luncheon in 1944.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Description: An interview with Paul Triquet shortly after he receives the Victoria Cross for his courageous actions at Casa Berardi, Italy, in World War Two.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Description: Lester Pearson is interviewed following his receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in helping defuse and resolve the Suez Canal Crisis.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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Description: Medal awards ceremony and requiem mass for fallen soldiers interrupts fighting in Italy during World War II for the Van Doos.
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Site: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation |
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