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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Les Simpson

In Korea, Lesley Simpson served as a Radio Mechanic with the Royal Signals. The fighting was tough enough without the effects of the weather. Lesley...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Gordon Dixon

Gordon Dixon provides a fascinating account of his National Service on the Berlin Airlift. As an 18 year old he was posted to HQ Bückeburg...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Brian Hough

Brian Hough was a National Serviceman who fought in Korea with the Kings Regiment. He gives an outstanding account of his life in the line....
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Ron Andrews

Ron Andrews was delighted to join the RAF until he found out that he would end up doing extra service because of the Berlin Airlift....
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Clifford Herridge

Clifford Herridge was conscripted to the The King's Regiment (Liverpool). He became a cook which afforded him some privilege A National Service conscript who became...
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Army - The Aden Emergency

Alfred Blake

Alfred Blake was conscripted to the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in 1955. He was advised that the Infantry would provide more excitement to his National... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Mike Mogridge

Mike Mogridge gives a detailed and lucid account of his time on the Hook with the Royal Fusiliers [London Regiment]. He experienced combat several times...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Lincoln

John Lincoln was working in his father’s funeral parlour when he was called to do his National Service. His day job proved the perfect training...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Rex Sheppard

I went to Korea a boy and came back a man". Watch Rex talk about his experiences in some of the worst fighting conditions since...
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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)

Michael Fryer

Michael specialised in bomb disposal whilst in the Royal Engineers. He was conscripted into the role as a National Serviceman. Michael Fryer’s Korean War journey...
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Bernard Parke

RAF Veteran Bernard Parke recalls his career in the force in the 1950s Bernard Parke conscripted into the Royal Air Force as a Radar...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Bill Evans

Bill Evans gives a great interview about his time on the Berlin Airlift. His is a story like many National Serviceman. At the time it...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Dennis Dymond

Dennis Dymond demobbed from the armed forces in 1956 in the rank of Lieutenant. His last appointment was with 27 Infantry Brigade Dennis Dymond gives...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

John Collier

In 1948 John Collier found himself driving lorries on an airbase in Germany called Wunstorf. John served as ground crew during the Berlin Airlift and...
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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)

Leonard Nicholls

Leonard talks about his life in Korea. He served with the 14th Field Regiment Royal Artillery as a Signaller / Radio Op. Leonard Nicholls reflects...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Gerry Farmer

Gerry Farmer provides a great interview detailing his time as a Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) in the Korean War. From East London to...
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Bryan ‘Tab’ Hunter

Bryan 'Tab' Hunter recalls his career in the Parachute Regime Bryan Hunter, commonly known as 'Tab' in the forces, was called up for for...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

David Edwards

When the the Russians blockaded Berlin in 1948, one astute man calculated that supplies could be air-lifted in to the city. David Edwards talks about...
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Cold War: The Korean War

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‘Korea- The Forgotten War’ was a project that uncovered the stories of service personnel who fought in the Korean War from 1950-53. We filmed interviews...

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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