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- for Cornelius Ryan 3 -
Your name DS Axford
In times of great crisis, people generally show either
great ingenuity or self-reliance; others do incredibly stupid
things. Do you remember any examples of either from D-Day?
No, I cannot recall any examples of stupidity. Our men had been
trained very well, and although we were scared, no one was unduly
careless. Our CRA (Brigadier PAS Todd) was very calm and collected
and it seemed as if he was enjoying himself. He always had a smile
and nothing seemed to bother or worry him.
Where were you at midnight on June 5, 1944?
On a LST in the English Channel.
Where were you at midnight on June 6, 1944?
Just outside Bernieres-sur-mer, Normandy, France about two or three
miles inland from the beaches.
Do you know of anybody else who landed within the 24 hours
of D-day, June 6, as infantry, glider or airborne troops,
or who took part in the air and sea operations, whom
we should write to?
All of my comrades have since been released from the Army.
However, Brigadier PAS Todd, the CRA of 3 Cdn Inf Div is now retired
and is the President of the Hamilton Transportation Company, Hamilton, Ont.

PLEASE LET US HAVE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,
SO THAT WE CAN INCLUDE YOUR EXPERIENCES IN THE BOOK. WE
HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE YOUR STORY ON SEPARATE SHEETS
IF WE HAVE NOT LEFT SUFFICIENT ROOM. FULL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WILL BE GIVEN IN A CHAPTER CALLED "WHERE THEY ARE NOW;"
YOUR NAME AND VOCATION OR OCCUPATION WILL BE LISTED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
W.A. Milroy Lt.-Col. Director of Public Relations (Army)
Cartier Square,
Ottawa, Ontario