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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Andy Tuft

Possibly the youngest British seaman to take part in the Falklands War
Andy Tuft was born into a military family but stumbled into the merchant...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Peter Steele

Peter shares his unique experiences of going from P&O bar manager to delivering troops to the Falklands with SS Canberra. Peter was 18 when...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Andrew Cassels

Captain A Cassels Andrew was appointed Chairman of the Merchant Navy Welfare Board in June 2018, following the retirement of the previous Chairman of eight...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Frank Bewley

Frank Bewley provides an excellent account of his service in the Fleet Air Arm up to and during the Korean War. He served onboard HMS...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Godfrey Tetley

Godfrey Tetley, a career officer, recounts his experiences of the Korean War, the battle of Maryang-san hill and how stepping on a landmine changed the...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Sturgis

John Sturgis was a Troop Commander in the Royal Marines, 41 Commando. In his interview he recalls training, D-Day and scrounging for food. John was...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Mick Jennings

Mick Jennings gives a spirited account of his time as a wireman on Landing craft LCT 795. Mick shares his candid experience of working on...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Lewis Trinder

Joining the Navy on his 18th birthday, Lewis Trinder experienced so much of the war, from navigating the swells of the Atlantic to DDay Lewis...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bob Sullivan

Being a junior NCO with the paratroopers was exhilarating for Bob and despite being injured, he enjoyed every minute with a great bunch of lads....
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Peter Hornett

Peter gives an excellent account of his post-war Naval service onboard HMS Liverpool. He’s a natural storyteller and there’s stories aplenty to keep you amused....
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John Bowler

John Bowler was a 19-year old officer when he joined the Korean war. He gives an in-depth account of front-line fighting on the "Hook" ridge,...
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George Bell

In this film George gives an overview of his incredible career in the Navy and recalls his training on the HMS Ganges. George served on...
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Army - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Joan Nicholls

Joan Nicholls gives a thoroughly interesting account of her time in the ATS where she was recruited into the Y-service. With warmth, wit and empathy,...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Patricia Davies

Patricia Davies provides a great interview detailing her work as a Special Duties linguist in the WRNS. Special Duties linguist in the WRNS listens for...
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Hester Hopkins

Published thanks to a grant from The Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. From Blitz driver to FANY officer: Hester’s six-and-a-half-year wartime journey of grit, camaraderie... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Most Popular Talking Points

Recommended Veteran Interviews

Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play!
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Women of the Army (1949-92)

In 2024, with support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we proudly added 30 female voices to the Legasee Archive...
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