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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Mary Woollard

Mary Woollard had a long career in Pay whilst serving with the WRAC and the Pay Corps. Mary served under the Pay Corps and had... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Stoll Veterans' Voices

Rachel Webster

  Rachel Webster's 24-Year Incredible Military Journey: Serving in Iraq and Witnessing Harrowing Atrocities in Bosnia and Kosovo Rachel Webster served all over the...
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Terence Kane

Terence Kane gives an amazing account of his short Fighter career in the RAF. Short because he was on shot down over the English Channel...
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Army - Military Musicians

John Huggins

John Huggins was the serving Corps secretary at CAMUS, and was a great help in ensuring we had a successful project. An extremely accomplished musician,...
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Ann Forbes

Published thanks to a grant from The Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. A FANY volunteer turned ATS officer, Ann combined technical skill and steady leadership... Go to Veteran Profile >
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Larry Lamb

Air Vice Marshal Larry Lamb gives a superb account of his 36 year RAF career.  Watch out for stories on the Berlin Airlift An incredible...
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Geoffrey Wellum

Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum DFC was a British Battle of Britain fighter pilot who was 18 when he signed up on a short-service commission with...
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Alan Davies

Alan's son was good enough to let me know about his father's passing.  "My father passed away in December and I’m very grateful for the...
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Army - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

John Debenham-Taylor

John Debenham-Taylor was one of the earliest instructor agents recruited by the SOE. He spent the early part of the war in Finland aiding the...
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Mary Clive

Published thanks to a grant from The Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. From teenage FANY driver to calm under fire: Mary’s coming-of-age amid bombs, long... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Bernard Cohen

Bernard Cohen remembers life on board the HMS Glory during his six month service in Korea. Glory for the Korean people contributed by men such...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Theodore Dalgleish

Thodore Dalgleish provides an interesting account of his time with the Scots Own Borders. In Normandy, he transferred to Intelligence. Through Theodore’s candid interview we...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Bob Gill

Bob Gill served in the Manchester Regiment in 1947/48 and following demobilisation was recalled for service in Korea in August 1950. A Dedicated Soldier's Journey...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Martyn Coombes

From purser to medical volunteer, Martyn shares his experiences of his time with the SS Uganda during the Falklands War. In his youth, Martyn...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Fred Danckwardt

During World War II, Fred Danckwardt survived 45 Operations with Bomber Command. He then returned to Germany to help on the Berlin Airlift. He fought...
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Army - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Freddie Montgomery

After her military service with the Women's Royal Auxiliary Service, Freddie Montgomery served as a Minister. From serving in the Women's Royal Auxiliary Service to...
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Army - Modern Day War and Conflict: Compilation

Ishbel Thomson

Following her pharmacy degree, Ishbel Thomson served in the WRAC and AGC. Joining the OTC at university while training as a pharmacist set Ishbel Thomson... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Janet Brodie-Murphy

Janet Brodie-Murphy worked in Welfare whilst she served in the WRAC Janet worked in Welfare whilst she served in the WRAC. Janet began her journey...
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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Doreen Galvin

Doreen Galvin lives in Canada but returned to England briefly in 2015. During the war she worked at RAF Tempsford from June 1943 to October...
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Chrystal King

Published thanks to a grant from The Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. A pre-war FANY recruit, Chrystal King OBE served as a driver and was... 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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