David Dumont recounts his experience in the Second World War when he enlisted in Regina. He suffered from seasickness until his regiment reached Normandy on D-Day. David recalls the high number of casualties of officers and his platoon. Canadian and American soldiers were helped by the French and local resistances. After breaking his arm in Holland, he traveled to England and after three months in the hospital, he worked in a depot. He returned to Duck Lake in 1945, "dismissed without regards." In 1947, David worked in the railroads. His son also enlisted in the air force. ----------------- Keywords: Warfare, Healthcare, Employment
Dumont, David. Interview by the Gabriel Dumont Institute. Transcript. May 30, 2003. Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture. Gabriel Dumont Institute. http://www.metismuseum.ca/resource.php/01246