D-Day Remembered by CBC Canada

It's a few minutes past midnight, Tuesday, June 6, 1944. As most of the Allied forces wait nervously for dawn, D-Day has already begun for Slim Sklalicky and Lionel Trudel.


A. Coy 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Living History Unit

Welcome to A. Coy 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Living History Unit's web site.


The Parachute Regimental Association (Lothian Branch)

The Lothian Branch of the Parachute Regimental Association was formed and held its first meeting in September 1988. In keeping with all Association Branches it maintains contact with Regimental Headquarters (RHQ) in Aldershot, England.

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MEMORIES OF THEN
The Beginning
1st Can Para Battalion
Tools of the Trade

A SECOND BEGINNING
Jam and Toast
Ringway

SERVICE IN EUROPE
Operation Overlord
Battle of the Bulge
The Railsplitters
Operation Varsity
The Buggy Incident
The Commandos
Getting Around

SERVICE IN ASIA
The Adventure Begins
Crossing the Pacific
Japan
Hiro
Korea
Pusan
Canadian Units in Korea
Canadian Infantry Brigade
The Trip Home

MEMORIES OF AFTER
Hearth and Homes
In Remembrance


Service Medals
Robson Family
Web Links
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