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Army - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

John Debenham-Taylor

John Debenham-Taylor was one of the earliest instructor agents recruited by the SOE. He spent the early part of the war in Finland aiding the...
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Army - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Marge Arbury

Marge Arbury was a member of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) and recruited into Y Service for interception of Enigma wireless signals. Marge Arbury's experience...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Brian Daley

Brian Daley was called up in 1951. He went to the Far East but ended up as an MP patrolling the docks in Kure, Japan....
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Franck Allanson

From the vantage point of his merchant ship, Franck witnessed the extraordinary invasion of Omaha beach during the Normandy landings. Franck served on board a...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ken Cook

As a telegraphist, Kenneth experienced Allied resolve and determination when his ship gets bomber but it’s business as usual for the men. Intercepting enemy signals...
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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)

John Bowman

John Bowman arrived in Korea just as the ceasefire was declared. On paper it would seem to have been perfect timing but no one believed...
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Army - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Peggy Jacobsen

Published thanks to a grant from the Gerry Holdsworth Special Forces Charity. Peggy Jacobsen’s journey from London secretary to the administrative backbone of the Free... Go to Veteran Profile >
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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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