Fred Allen served in the Canadian Forces for many years; he enlisted and served overseas in WW2, and he kept this career going well into the postwar period. During that time he was also deployed to Vietnam, where he served as part of the truce commission.
Fred is a fantastic storyteller, and his recollections here include tales from his childhood, and we follow him through to his postwar education and career. Fred was interviewed by Crestwood students Brandon Lee and Andrew Northey, in his room at the Sunnybrook Veterans’ Wing in March 2013.
Videos
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- 1. Fred Allen - Introduction
- 2. The Great Depression
- 3. Hotel Bellboy
- 4. Entertainment and Sports
- 5. Enlistment; Family Reactions
- 6. The Journey to England
- 7. Memories of Combat; The Return
- 8. Vietnam and Teaching
- 9. Continued Education; Family
- 10. Views on War
- 11. Returning to Canada; Family after the War
- 12. Remembrance Day
