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… that, to Halifax. At that time housing was in short supply and many Haligonians were opening up their homes and billeting servicemen … of 1944 he left from Pier 21, bound for England taking passage on one of the 4 stack destroyers which the United States had made … living along the coast who were reporting mines and torpedoes being washed ashore and wanting them removed. Fortunately, most of these …
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… Cross. In Germany, at the end of the war, he became officially a prisoner of war, though the Americans found his skills and abilities very … As I tried to sleep I became aware of a booming noise that would come at intervals. The ship’s motion became more and more noticeable …
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… ship sounded a foghorn and all went out on deck to see Canada. Everyone was so excited, they forgot I was alone and sleeping. With all the … and said, "I’m taking you all home with me." And put us into a nice house. And that was the beginning of our new life in Canada.” (Lea van …
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… For 150 years, millions of people have come from far and wide to call Canada home. And while they each experience the challenges and … they call the Volendam In nineteen hundred fifty one, a Canadian to become. A call came out from St. Laurent to European shores Come to our … Thank You Canada …