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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Bill Hurst

Like most young men of his generation Bill Hurst joined the army as a National Serviceman. Badged 1st Kings Liverpool Regiment he was sent to...
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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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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Ruby Marchant

Ruby Marchant worked in the main house at Bletchely Park. Remarkably she only told her son about her secretive wartime work when she was 90...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Fred Danckwardt

During World War II, Fred Danckwardt survived 45 Operations with Bomber Command. He then returned to Germany to help on the Berlin Airlift. He fought...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Stan Hoare

Thanks to the Royal Navy's 'Pembroke House' for introducing me to Stan. The eventful naval service of a radar rating during World War II. Office...
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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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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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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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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Dorothy Apps

Dorothy Apps was a musician in the WRAC. Dorothy was a member of the WRAC band. In this interview Dorothy recalls her time as a... 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)

Julia M Crockett

Julia worked in Intelligence whilst she served with the WRAC Julia describes her time with the Intelligence Corps both within and beyond the WRAC. Originating...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

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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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Philip Roberts

This is from the Historical RFA website: From 21 May to 8 June 1982 during the Falklands War RFA Sir Galahad suffered attacks by enemy...
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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 - 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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Civilian - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Doreen Page

Doreen Page worked in Hut 8 at Bletchley Park as a German translator. Doreen was conscripted from university during WW2, at age 20. She served...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Reg Neile

Reg Neile gives an account of his time on HMS Gazelle as part of the Fortieth Minesweeping Flotilla… A former minesweeper in the Navy recalls...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

George Talbot

George Talbot provides one of the great personal battle accounts of the Second World War. Veteran George Talbot shares his vivid experiences of multiple WWII...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bob Sullivan

Being a junior NCO with the paratroopers was exhilarating for Bob and despite being injured, he enjoyed every minute with a great bunch of lads....
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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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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
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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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