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Worth the Read - The Young Soldier - 1956
« on: May 22, 2007, 06:11:39 PM »		 Reply with quote

The linked article was written in response to the Young Soldier set of questions asking Royal Canadians to describe their early experiences as a soldier in the Regiment.  Over 7500 words later, Cliff Collison has captured his early training and first days in the Battalion with amazing detail and esprit.  A great depiction of a new soldier's life 50 years ago.

http://thercr.ca/history/20questions_young_soldier/1956_collison.htm

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« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2007, 07:01:00 PM »		 Reply with quote
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Very well written, I would expect no less from a person like you.

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« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2007, 04:29:11 AM »		 Reply with quote
Hi Cliff, I agree with BJ very well written and sure is worth the read.

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« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2007, 10:26:53 AM »		 Reply with quote Modify message Remove message
This guy should write a book. That was an excellent read.

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« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2007, 10:32:19 AM »		 Reply with quote
Well, yes i sure do agree, very well worth the read , and thanks for putting it up, and to you Cliff for writing it. A real dandy, and a real piece of History...ranrad
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« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2007, 10:40:53 AM »		 Reply with quote
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« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2007, 10:41:32 AM »		 Reply with quote
Hi Cliff

Very well written!!

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