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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Philip Rentell

Philip offers a unique and detailed perspective on the Falklands War in his capacity as Liaison Officer onboard the Queen Elizabeth II. Philip’s career...
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Peter Noad

This video account chronicles Peter's journey from a young, eager recruit to a respected Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) in the British Army. Peter Noad's...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Roxanne Lawton

One of a series of interviews we conducted with ladies of the Women's Royal Army Corps. A strict upbringing in Guyana prepared Roxanne Lawton for... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: Queen Alexander Nursing Corps
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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 - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Margaret Dickinson

Margaret Dickinson trained as a nurse in 1939 before joining the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service. The nurses were responsible for setting the first...
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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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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Vic Ould

Vic Ould gives a fascinating account of his life aboard Destroyer HMS Carron. She was involved in ensuring safe passage of the Troop ship 'Monsters'....
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Charles Chirgwin

RMS Queen Elizabeth was one of the very first Merchant ships to be fitted with the then highly secretive RADAR [Queen Mary was also fitted].
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

Budgie provided us with some lovely photos of her at work and play! From county gymnast to an influential Physical Training Instructor who travelled the... Go to Veteran Profile >
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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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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Fred Estall

Fred Estall gives a good account of his life as a Gunner onboard a Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships [DEMS]. Trying not to think about the...
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Army - Military Musicians

Esther Hayes

Esther Hayes is the current serving Bandmaster at HM Forces. She's come a long way and battled through some tough times. The first female bandmaster...
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Army - Military Musicians

Len Tyler

Len provides a fab interview all of energy and entertainment. One can only imagine what it was like to play with so many other musicians.... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: The Queen
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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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Peter Hornett

Peter gives an excellent account of his post-war Naval service onboard HMS Liverpool. He’s a natural storyteller and there’s stories aplenty to keep you amused....
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Army - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Jean Eastham

Jean Eastham was lucky to survive the Birmingham Blitz. In this fascinating interview she recalls how she felt to be on the Berlin Airlift. A...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Morgan

John describes his time in the 71st Light AKAK Regiment as a motorbike dispatch rider in occupied Normandy John joined the army in 1937,...
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Stan Overend

Stan Overend always believed he had salt in his veins so he was gutted when he was unable to join the Navy and had to...
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Nigel Caldicott

From boy soldier to tank commander: the outstanding 34-year military career of one man throughout the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. Nigel Caldicott joined...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Peter Steele

Peter shares his unique experiences of going from P&O bar manager to delivering troops to the Falklands with SS Canberra. Peter was 18 when...
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Most Popular Talking Points

Recommended Veteran Interviews

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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Recommended Projects

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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