A WW2 personal home documentary - original wartime photos and experiences

Please feel welcome to enjoy and share this link of my Dad's wartime stories.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIGVnEAwbK0

Description:

This 50-minute home documentary shares personal photographs taken by Leading Stoker, Gilbert Davis, as he narrates stories of his navy experiences; from joining the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941 and defending Canada's west coast aboard the H.M.C.S Bellechasse to his service on the H.M.C.S. Merrittonia escorting Merchant Marine convoys across the Atlantic Ocean to provision needed supplies to England and the European allies, through to the mass surrendering of the German U-boat fleet on the Foyle River near Londonderry in Northern Ireland at the end of the war.

Recorded while nearing his 90th birthday, Gilbert's recollections are of daily war-time service life rather than distinguished battles, told in a manner that only a dedicated serviceman could deliver; his emotion resonant as he describes the saving of a single survivor from a torpedoed supply ship.

Both educational and entertaining, this video offers a snapshot into an era often faded from memories or lost through new generations of time. One of only a few servicemen who traveled with a personal camera during the war, Gilbert Davis shares his experiences through his own photos and words.

 

Great post mate. Not enough stories from these famous convoys...

 

Thank you very much for posting this video link. I didn't have time to watch the whole thing, but will do so later.

 

Well done !

Ron

 

You must be very proud of your father. Thank you for posting. His service is greatly appreciated.

 

Thank you very much for posting your recogition and comments. My Dad, Gilbert Davis, was thrilled to receive them. Indeed, he deserves all of my pride.

Yesterday, May 8, was the anniversary of VE-DAY in Canada. My heart-felt salute to all of those that gave.

Please feel welcome to share the link or thread with others, start your own thread, or post it on your facebook page if you have one.

Best regards,
Merrittonia

 

I just got a chance to watch the video. Very well done, Merrittonia! Your father did a great job with his commentary. The pictures are great, but it is always special to hear the veterans telling their own story. Thanks again for posting it.

 

This is indeed wonderful and very moving, thank you for sharing it with us and thank Mr Davis for his service .

 

Thanks for all of your comments, My Dad, Gilbert Davis, really enjoys them! It is amzing that in just under two months, the video has been viewed 1000 times on youtube. Royal Canadian Navy - A WW2 personal documentary by Gilbert O S Davis - YouTube