John Slater was born in Toronto in 1922. He grew up during the Great Depression, and his father had to take care of the family. Mr. Slater didn’t enlist in the war at first; he was asked to join. When he was in Europe he made some friends in Scotland and Britain. Mr. Slater and his colleagues were always listening to the radio. In the army Mr. Slater was in the Signals corps and was in charge of helping the planes find their targets.
When the war was over Mr. Slater came back to Canada, where he built his life. He currently resides in Sunnybrook Hospital, where he was interviewed by Crestwood students David Dennis and Lindsey Swartzman.
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- 1. John Slater - Prewar memories
- 2. Life and News before the War
- 3. The War Begins; Training
- 4. Work and Family in the War
- 5. The Troop Ship
- 6. Time in Scotland and England
- 7. Hearing the News while Overseas
- 8. Friendships
- 9. A Friend in Italy; Food and Packages from Home
- 10. First Military Action
- 11. The Air Signals Corps
- 12. Recreation and Entertainment Oral History Preset.mp4
- 13. Battle Situations
- 14. Back to Canada