We stuck our bayonets at each ends of the eggs
April 24, 2005

I am C28921 Pte T.N. Scudamore
(Serving with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.)

I served in Holland starting at the Sheldt Astuary & on to the city of Groningen when I was wounded for the second time.  On our way to Groningen we stopped at a small town which was or looked like a farm area.  The people were all outside to meet us and the ladies gave us fresh eggs which I hadn’t seen since I left Canada.  We stuck our bayonets at each ends of the eggs & sucked out the yolks.  It was a real pleasure.  The first time I was wounded I was sent to a British hospital in a City called ‘sHertogenbosch (I don’t know if this spelling is correct)  It was a real pleasure seeing how happy the Dutch people were that the Germans had been pushed out or captured.  In all my service the wounds I received at the outskirts at Groningen I was happy with the Dutch people that the War was over.  I want to thank the Dutch people for the eggs which we enjoyed.  I also have a Dutch Medal for serving in this country.

Remain; T.N. Scudamore

In April 2005 before leaving for Canada
we interviewed Private T.N. Scudamore - WWII Veteran.
On arrival in Kingston, September 22nd
we learned about his passing.
Our performance that day was a tribute to him.

 

photo: September 19th
driving from Caraquet NB
to Kingston ON (1150 km)