Research to Remember: An Interview with Alan Earnest "Barney" Nunns.

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Posted by Kathleen Jessop, 22 July 2019 at 23:44

I was so happy to come across this interview with Barney. He was such a special man with so many wonderful stories to tell. Barney passed away peacefully on July 19, 2019 at his home - he will be missed.

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Research to Remember: An Interview with Alan Earnest "Barney" Nunns.

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1.0 Who are you?

1.1 Describe a normal day in high school.

1.1.1 What did you do outside of school?

1.2 How the war impacted you, pre-military?

1.3 Did you know any Japanese Canadians?

2.1 Why did you decide to join the Air Force?

2.1.1 What was your job in the Air Force?

2.1.1.1 What kind of aircraft did your unit fly?

2.1.2 Feelings about going to the Pacific?

2.1.3 How was your unit's role different?

2.1.3.1 Knowledge of the supply recipients?

2.1.3.2 Were you fighting the Japanese?

2.1.4 Significance of your all-Canadian unit?

2.2a Tell me about your photos from Burma.

2.2b Tell me about your photos from Burma.

2.2.1 The most difficult part about Burma?

2.2.3 Describe a memorable day in Burma.

2.3 Thoughts about Hiroshima & Nagasaki bombs?

3.1 What was it like coming home after the war?

3.1.1 Did your unit stay in touch after the war?

3.2 Could you tell me about your medals?

3.2.1 Explain your Order of St. George medal.

3.3 What do you think about on Remembrance Day?

3.4 What are your thoughts on the Legion?

4.1 Memories visiting Cumberland, post-war?

4.2 How did you and your first wife meet?

4.2.1 Tell me about meeting your second wife.

4.3 What do you think about your life's course?

4.4 How was your return to civilian life?

4.4.1a Did you avail of any veteran benefits?

4.4.1b Did you avail of any veteran benefits?

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