I was inspired to produce this feature after hearing the stories of 5 women who served in both World Wars.

The audio was found in the Oral History Tape collection at the Kitchener Public Library in Kitchener, Ontario. The history room, which is called the Grace Schmidt Room is filled with photos, stories and audio interviews from heritage members of the community.

The voices you’ll hear in this feature are those of Waterloo Region’s Women in War, Margaret Schreiter, Dr. Debora Glaister Hannay, Catherine Wilkes Thompson, Ann Screiber and Darlene McClennan.

The extended interviews can be found online at www.kpl.orgMy website: www.joepavia.com