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North West Mounted Police Smithers (B.C.)
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Kenneth Houghton interview

CALL NUMBER: T0087:0001 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Kenneth Houghton RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-07-10 SUMMARY: Kenneth Houghton was born in 1891 in England. He "ran off" to Canada in 1908 to join the North West Mounted Police. Enlisted in 1915 and was promoted to Sergeant after instructing troops in marching drills, etc. Describes WWI experiences. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant and Colonel Griesback.

CALL NUMBER: T0087:0002 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Kenneth Houghton RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-07-10 SUMMARY: Kenneth Houghton discusses WWI: trench life (with appropriate anecdotes), wounds, machine guns, gas (chlorine), hospitals, first aid, communications system, battles. Personal attitudes toward the war. Training program in England (Shoanclift). Front line duty, transportation.

CALL NUMBER: T0087:0003 SUPPLIED TITLE OF TAPE(S): Kenneth Houghton RECORDED: Vancouver (B.C.), 1972-07-12 SUMMARY: Kenneth Houghton talks of war injuries, life at Smithers, duties (land rolls, location), the Depression, voluntary duties during WWII -- cadet corps.