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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Peter Lawrence

Peter Lawrence volunteered for the role of driver when he arrived in Korea, that was following a revealing stint as medical orderly. Peter shares his...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Keith Watson

National Serviceman who gives an insightful look at his 12 months on the frontline in Korea. Keith Watson was a carpentry apprentice before he...
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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 - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Alec ‘Ernest’ Kellaway

Alec Kellaway is the only veteran in our archive to have been involved the Spanish Civil war. What make that more remarkable is that he...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Alan Guy

Alan Guy served with the Royal Army Medical Corps and his responsibility was to look after the general health of the soldiers... Army health Inspector...
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Army - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Geoffrey Pidgeon

Geoffrey Pidgeon provides a remarkable interview of his account as a teenage ‘Techie’ for MI6. Geoffrey Pidgeon, recruited at only 14 by MI6, shares his...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Bower

In the close quarters of his tank regiment, John felt an affinity with the other men as they faced enemy fire together. John Bowler’s Korean...
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Navy

Alan Lloyd

Alan Lloyd served as a Radio Electrical Artificer for 24 years on a number of ships including the Navy's Flagship, HMS Ark Royal. From Nottingham...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ted Turner

In WWII, Ted Turner was a Royal Marine and was trained specifically for landing craft mechanised operations. He served on LCM 1162.
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Keith Nutter

The extremely modest Keith Nutter served in the Royal Norfolk Regiment in Korea. He was mentioned in dispatches. From Norfolk to the Samichon Valley: Keith...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Jenny Wing

Jenny served served as a Groom in the WRAC Jenny describes her time as a dog and rider groom in the WRAC. Jenny always knew...
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RAF - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Lyle Thomson

Lyle recounts his distinguished career in the RAF from the fifties through to the Falklands. His main focus is on his time in the Falklands...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Page

John Page was a Linesman in the 20th Field Regiment. In Korea, his job was to repair damaged lines and ensure there was minimal disruption....
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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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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Christian Lamb

Christian Lamb provides a humorous and detailed account of her life as a 3rd Officer WREN. Christian Lamb was a Third Officer in the WRNS,...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Doug Shelley

Doug is a proud Chatham Rating who experiences the best and worst of the Port division. He was drafted to the M-Class destroyer HMS Milne....
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Leslie Jenkins

Leslie has shared some wonderful photos from his time onboard. Check them in the gallery. An amazing newfound volunteer on the SS Canberra, Leslie Jenkins...
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Army

John Howard

John Howard gives a great account of his time in Korea as a National Service conscript. This is after he's spent 5 years fighting throughout...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Ron Smith.

As a Royal Marine Commando Ron Smith was in Korea at the very start of the Korean conflict. Undertaking dangerous night raids on the Korean...
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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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