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INTERCOMN SECTION
Intercommunication in modern warfare stands with complete justification alongside every other device born of the science of Mars. Perhaps not as exciting as some branches of Signals, it nevertheless calls for a more exacting application of communication sciences in the all-important task of placing the correct information in the right hands at the right time. The Intercomn Section of this unit was called upon to do that task--did it well-- and has every right to be proud of its achievements.
Formed as an integral part of Canadian Special Wireless Group, Intercom has proven itself sufficiently flexible and adaptable to meet the contingencies in service often unforeseen in even the most capable long-range planning. Originally the section was composed of Operators Line and Wireless, Despatch Riders, Linesmen, Exchange Operators and clerks. Many of these forsook their trades to enter the teletype branch when it became evident that this service would require the bulk of Intercom's energies. In reorganization shuffles we lost our linemen to Technical Maintainence Section but appreciate the spirit that brings them back to our hut in the evening hours to "scuttlebut" and exchange rumours in the best tradition.
We did have a radio link for a while, but its span was brief. Our despatch riders have "jeeped" their devious paths with the required amounts of "Vigilans", "Versutus", and oftentimes, more than the necessary amount of "Velox". The exchange operators have worked quietly and smoothly keeping their circuits in operation. All hands pitched in to make the teletype section an organization that drew rich praise from high quarters. Stated simply,-- we did our job.
And we left our mark in other unit activities. Our softball team made an impression in the league, but were displaced in the play-offs by a hard working, capable No 2 Operating nine. The Glee Club and Quartette enjoyed our best talent--we have been active in the Camera Club--and, oh Yes!--regimental duties.
But we haven't been too busy to have fun. 'Member the "Atomic Cocktail" which raised our Christmas spirits at Pat Bay? Some of you may remember how it pole-axed you right off that rosy cloud--others prefer to forget. Steak and eggs at Sydney--cocktail bars at 'Frisco--Yankee hospitality, and the penalty we paid when the Monterey did a few bumps and grinds just off the Golden Gate. We were'nt exactly down-hearted in Brisbane either, when Aussie hospitality made itself felt. Shhhh! We don't mention Mt. Isa except after lights out! Let's see the scars you picked up when you tried to pulverize their cement sidewalks with your head!
We all have our own private stock of memories to recount and some highly technical lies to tell the folks back home. But we carry the important fact deep within ourselves. We were of Intercom Section. We were an instrument of Victory and Peace.
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