W. Ray Stephens, a veteran of World War II as infantryman and military bandsman, has compiled a memoir of the many Canadian groups and individuals who provided entertainment during the war, both in Canada and overseas. The book, in scrapbook format, contains a combination of photographs, reminiscences of participants, and reproductions of documents of the time. A tribute to the many men and women, the "minstrels of war" who brought moments of joy and pleasure to the Canadians who served overseas during WWII. Includes the concert parties, the bands, RCAF shows, the Army show including the show entitled "Meet the Navy".

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W. Ray Stephenson served for 35 years as the President of Frederick Harris Music Co. He spent two years as sergeant with the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry in England before being transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Division Band and then to the Royal Canadian Artillery Band. He is the author of the Harps of War and Memories and Melodies of World War II.