Michael Boyer is a veteran born in Toronto, into a big family. Fairly well-to-do, Mr. Boyer and his family were less affected by the depression than many. He joined the army at a young age and became part of the Fourth Field Royal Canadian Artillery. Travelling to Europe, Mr. Boyer fought along allied forces such as the British 8th Brigade in battles that eventually liberated the Netherlands and defeated Germany. After the war, he returned to Canada to attend University.
The interview with Mr. Boyer was done at Sunnybrook Hospital in January 2015 by Crestwood students Steven Feng, Guanghao Chen, and Owen Salter.
Videos
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- 1. Fred Boyer - Life before the War.mp4
- 2. The Depression.mp4
- 3. Knowledge of Hitler and Germany before the War; Propaganda.mp4
- 4. Army Training.mp4
- 5. Artillery.mp4
- 6. The Troop Ship.mp4
- 7. Fighting with the Allies.mp4
- 8. Arriving and Training in England.mp4
- 9. War Experience.mp4
- 10. Getting Shot- The Stray Bullet.mp4
- 11. First Military Action.mp4
- 12. Feelings about the Germans; Letters; VE Day.mp4
- 13. Seeing Battle; The Tiger Tank.mp4
- 14. Artillery v. Tanks.mp4
- 15. Returning to Canada.mp4
- 16. The Holocaust and Hiroshima; Life after the War.mp4
