Claydon, Frederick: my Army recollections


Description:
Item is an interview/narrative of Frederick Claydon' s experiences during World War I. Private Claydon, M.M. served with the 43rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (Cameron Highlanders of Canada). Interview took place on July 23, August 1, 5 and 7, 1982.
Date:
1982-07-23
Collection:
Claydon, Frederick: my Army recollections
People Depicted:
Private Claydon, Frederick, b. 1898

Page Title:
Claydon_F_0163_01.mp3
Abstract:
(Reel 1, Side 1) Born on Oct. 29, 1898 in London, England (d. 198-). At the age of three or four years he emigrated to Canada with his older brother to live with his grandparents on a farm near Elkhorn, Man. Speaks of prairie conditions, lack of formal education. Personal views of military. As a teenager joined the 12th Manitoba Dragoons (militia) at Virden, Man. Opinion of the Ross rifle under service conditions. Manitoba Dragoons' equipment. (45:00)

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