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

Sharon Broderick

Sharon Broderick was a Chef with the Women's Royal Army Corps and the Army Catering Corps. Sharon was a chef with the Women's Royal Army... 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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Nigel Caldicott

From boy soldier to tank commander: the outstanding 34-year military career of one man throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Nigel Caldicott joined...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Audrey Smith

Audrey was a Colonel in the WRAC and is now a Life Vice President of the association. At university, Audrey joined the Officer Training... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Cheryl Woon

Cheryl Woon worked as a Stewardess in the WRAC. Cheryl Woon worked as a Stewardess in the WRAC. Cheryl was twenty-four when she joined the... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Sue Westlake

Lt Col Sue Westlake spent much of her time in the WRAC as a Selection Officer. It was a long and distinguished career. Sue gives...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Loraine Patrick

Loraine Patrick was a Groom and Dog Handler in the WRAC Loraine was a groom and dog handler under the WRAC. After seeing the WRAC...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Diane Pratt

Diane Pratt worked in logistics for the WRAC and the Royal Transport Corps. Diane Pratt worked in logistics for the WRAC and the Royal Transport... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Alec Penstone

This is the first of 8 films about Alec Penstone's incredible life as a WWII submarine detector. Alec Penstone's journey from factory worker to wartime...
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Howard Tomlinson

Howard joined the army to get away from a difficult family life when he was just 17. It was a huge change of life and...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Rowena Patrick

Major Rowena Patrick played a key role in modernising physical and adventurous training for women in the army. Her career highlights include instructing at the...
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Navy - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Don Maclean

In 1995, Don Maclean joined the Royal Marines as a reservist. He served with 45 Commando and on a routine patrol in Helmand Province A...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Bill Fox

Desperate for adventure, Bill Fox volunteered to go to Korea with the Gloucestershire Regiment. He experienced some of the worst fighting of the war. Bill...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Jim Grundy

Jim Grundy went to Korea in February 1952. He was in a recovery unit and helped recover over 90 bodies of UN soldiers, including those...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Steve ‘Soapy’ Watson

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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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