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Falklands Conflict (1982)

The Falklands Conflict was a ten-week military engagement between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982, fought over British territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. Though short, the conflict had a lasting impact on those who served and remains an important...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Bernadette Dolan

Bernadette 'Bernie' Dolan worked with the Royal Engineers Postal and Courier Services. Bernie's interview begins with her retelling the story of how she never... Go to Veteran Profile >
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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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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Malcolm Farrow

Malcom shares his vivid memories and experiences of his time with the Navy in the Falklands where he specialised in communications and electronic warfare....
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Bill Walworth

Bill was awarded the CBE to the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the 2013 New Year's Honours List....
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John Curtiss

Like many men on the Berlin Airlift, Sir John Curtiss had bombed Germany during WWII.  Sir John passed away on the 14th September, 2013. Air...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Wendy Hooton

Wendy Hooton was a communications centre operator for the WRAC. Wendy describes her experience as a Communications Centre Operator in the WRAC. At only seventeen... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Lord Alan West

Alan William John West, Baron West of Spithead, GCB, DSC, PC (born 21 April 1948) is a retired admiral of the Royal Navy and formerly,...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Alison Harris

Alison Harris shares her experiences aboard the Uganda, a cruise ship turned Falklands War hospital. Alison Harris was serving as an assistant purser on the ...
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Army - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Liz Ormerod

Liz was interviewed on the same day as her husband Howard who was also in the Falklands. He was on the Atlantic Conveyor.
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Garry Burns

Born multiracial to a place of austerity, Garry Burns transitioned seamlessly into the Royal Navy and later, the Merchant Navy. Garry Burns shares an...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Jeff Warren

A Seaman of unswerving ambition who made the remarkable transition from Radar to Gunnery in time for the Falklands War. Jeff 'Bunny' Warren provides...
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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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Army - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Rusty Firmin

Rusty describes his years in the SAS on many missions including the conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Falkland Islands. Rusty describes his years in...
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Rupert Ballantyne

Rupert kindly shares some fabulous photographs from his personal collection - well worth a look. As a Public Rooms Officer on the QE2, Rupert Ballantine...
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Army - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Darren Swift

Darren Swift joined the Royal Green Jackets in 1982. Ten years later his career is ended when he is blown up in Northern Ireland. A...
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Kriss Akabussi

Fascinating interview with a British Olympic athlete who reached the pinnacle of his sport through the support of the British Army. Kriss Akabussi - from...
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Army - The Aden Emergency

Séan Bonner

Séan Bonner served with the Parachute Regiment in Aden before fulfilling a lifelong ambition to become an Army helicopter pilot. Para who served in Aden... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Military Musicians

Len Tyler

Len provides a fab interview all of energy and entertainment. One can only imagine what it was like to play with so many other musicians.... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Gen Sir Mike Jackson

During the Kosovo conflict General Jackson disobeyed an order from a US general in order that a confrontation between British and Russian troops was...
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Civilian - Band of Sisters

Lorna Hunter

Lorna Hunter shares her family's journey through military life, PTSD, and the challenges of finding the right support for her husband, Tom. Content Warning...
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Most Popular Talking Points

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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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