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Army - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Tom Howard

In 1970 Tom joined the Royal Artillery in order to support his family. What follows is an epic account of life in the military in...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Geoff King

Geoff gives an emotional account of his experiences at the Battle of the Chosin reservoir. A Royal Marine with memories of the Amethyst incident, Korean...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Cyril Blackman

Royal Marine Commando who served in the 41 Commando raiding parties, and experienced life on the front line in Korea. Cyril Blackman joined the...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bob Gale

Life manning Landing Craft Assaults was both exciting and frightening for Bob Gale as he faced rough seas, mortar attack, and abandonment on beaches. Rough...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Mervyn Salter

Mervyn Salter gives a great account of his life at sea on HMS Saumerz. Operating in both the Arctic and the Pacific he witnesses more...
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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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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Gwyn Hughes

Gwyn Hughes was a Flight Engineer with 77 Squadron Bomber Command. After the war he found himself in transport command From RAF flight engineer to...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

John Whitlock

John Whitlock gives an engaging interview about his time as a Wireless mechanic on the Berlin Airlift. Listen out for his story about a drunk...
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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 - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Gordon Hooton

Gordon ran away from home and the Navy and the opportunity to travel was a natural calling for him. Gordon’s career in the Royal Navy...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

John Underwood

During the Korean War, John Underwood was captured and held POW by the Chinese in the notorious Battle for the Chosin Reservoir. John displays enormous...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Lewis Trinder

Joining the Navy on his 18th birthday, Lewis Trinder experienced so much of the war, from navigating the swells of the Atlantic to DDay Lewis...
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Tom Neil

Tom was just 19 when he piloted his Hurricane in the Battle of Britain. He then went onto Malta where conditions were far worse for...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Eric Peters

Eric Peters was amongst the first British soldiers to arrive in Korea. Veteran Eric Peters' Journey from the North West Frontier of India to the...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Fred Roberts

In Korea, Fred Roberts served with 41 [Independent] Commando. He was fortunate enough to make it home alive, unlike many of his comrades. A Royal...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Maurice Morby

Maurice Morby was a Driver in the 28th Field Regiment, Stores troop, Royal Engineers. He drove the Leyland Hippo - he felt like he was...
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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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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Bill Walworth

Bill was awarded the CBE to the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the 2013 New Year's Honours List....
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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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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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