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John Clarke

John Clarke gives a brutal and compelling account of his experiences as an infantryman with The Black Watch during the Second World War. John recalls... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Tom Renouf

In the Second World War Tom Renouf served with the Black Watch. As a front line infantry man who was involved in intense fighting in...
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Army - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Bill Campbell

Bill Campbell was a 19 year old Load Master on the Berlin Airlift. He served with the 1st Battalion the Black Watch. How a young...
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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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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 - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Mitchell

John Mitchell provides a detailed interview of his life in the Royal Signals. On D-Day he landed on Juno beach Corporal in the Royal Signals...
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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 - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Kenneth Hay

Captured by the Germans and forced to march for miles in terrible conditions, Kenneth Hay has still retained his sense of humour. While Kenneth certainly...
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Peter Waddington

Peter Waddington was initially conscripted into the South Lancashire Regiment but when the opportunity to volunteer for the 1st Kings Regiment.

When Peter Waddington turned...
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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 - 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)

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 - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Percy Lewis

Percy Lewis experienced so much during the war, from the cold of the Scottish shores to injury to capture by the Germans. For Signaller Percy...
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Donald Fentum

Donald served as a regular in Korea. He has great sympathy for the National Servicemen who served in Korea with the newly formed 61st Mortar...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Mervyn Kersh

As a Jew he felt that he should do his part in liberating Europe from Nazism. In 1945 he encountered survivors from Bergen-Belsen concentration...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Edgar Green

Edgard Green served with the Middlesex regiment in Korea. He was a Batman and although not on the frontline, he had the ear of the...
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Civilian - Band of Sisters

Lorna Hunter

Lorna Hunter shares her family's journey through military life, PTSD, and the challenges of finding the right support for her husband, Tom. Content Warning...
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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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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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