William J. Breen of Oyama, B.C., says a Newfoundland sailor posted to Victoria during the Second World War decided to spend his first leave in the United States. He encountered U.S. Customs at Blaine, Wash.
Customs: “Where are you going, sailor?”
Sailor: “Jist over to the States, b’y, to chase the women and have a few brews.”
“Where were you born?”
“In Newfoundland, sar.”
Have you ever had a shore leave cancelled?”
“Yes, sar, once.”
“Where?”
“In France, sar.”
“Why?”
“The Germans occupied it.”
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