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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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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 - Korean War (1950–53)

Edward Redmond

Paddy Redmond gives a frank account of his time in Korea with the Middlesex Regiment. As a former Commando, he was happy to be called...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Pritchard

In Korea, John Pritchard was a craftsman with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers [REME]. Born into a military family, John served his country bravely...
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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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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Karen Mallion

Karen Mallion started her military career in the WRAC but progressed up through the ranks of the AGC Karen's interview is a powerful account of...
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Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart became better known as 'Bosnia Bob' when he found himself as the military's media man informing the world about Balkan Politics. A... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Military Musicians

Fiona Shakspeare

Fiona Shakspeare is a Lance Sergeant of the Grenadier Guards band. A lance sergeant of the Grenadier Guards remembers her 20-year career as a military...
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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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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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Civilian - Band of Sisters

Julie White

Supporting a veteran whose service career affects their quality of life can be hard work. Julie White and her husband Melvin live with the consequences...
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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 - The Aden Emergency

Timothy Toyne-Sewell

From remote hilltops in the Radfan to dinner parties at Government House, Timothy (Tim) Toyne-Sewell's time in Aden brought extraordinary contrasts. He recalls learning to... Go to Veteran Profile >
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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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Navy - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Pete Dunning

Pete Dunning was a Royal Marine. He provides a fascinating detailed account of his training, service and life after he sustains severe injury. An incredible...
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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)

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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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

David Carpenter

David Carpenter served with 41 Independent Commando in Korea. He provides a detailed account of his time as a young man on the Northern Islands....
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Eric Coombes

Eric Coombes was a private in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. Like most men serving in Korea he had a few lucky escapes and witnessed dreadful...
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Civilian - Band of Sisters

Heather Lake

Heather Lake’s husband served with the Royal Logistics Corps as a chef. He was diagnosed with PTSD after two tours of Northern Ireland and one...
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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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