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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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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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Talking Point: NBC Training
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Katherine McMullin

Katherine McMullin was a Driver in the WRAC Katherine describes her time as a driver for the WRAC. From a young age Katherine knew she...
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Army - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Rusty Firmin

Rusty describes his years in the SAS on many missions including the conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Falkland Islands. Rusty describes his years in...
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RAF - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Mark Harding

From working in Tesco’s, to joining up and then facing the ultimate challenge of becoming paralysed but still fighting on.

Mark Harding recounts his...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Karen Mallion

Karen Mallion started her military career in the WRAC but progressed up through the ranks of the AGC Karen's interview is a powerful account of...
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Army - Modern Day War and Conflict: Compilation

Ali Brown

Ali Brown joined the army in 1984 and rose to the rank of Colonel. She was in the first female intake at Sandhurst College and... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: Weapons training
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Mary Woollard

Mary Woollard had a long career in Pay whilst serving with the WRAC and the Pay Corps. Mary served under the Pay Corps and had... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: Trade training
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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 - 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)

Cheryl Woon

Cheryl Woon worked as a Stewardess in the WRAC. Cheryl Woon worked as a Stewardess in the WRAC. Cheryl was twenty-four when she joined the... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: Weapons training
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Audrey Smith

Audrey was a Colonel in the WRAC and is now a Life Vice President of the association. At university, Audrey joined the Officer Training... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: OTC (Officer Training Corps)
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Civilian - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Bob Maloubier

Bob Maloubier was a world renowned saboteur and weapons trainer in the SOE. He provides a fantastic account of his service. Bob Maloubier gives an...
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Ralph Tyrrell

Ralph Tyrrell gives an amazing account of life as a 20 year old bomb aimer. '..it was my job to go and lay on my...
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Kriss Akabussi

Fascinating interview with a British Olympic athlete who reached the pinnacle of his sport through the support of the British Army. Kriss Akabussi - from...
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Army - Modern Day War and Conflict: Compilation

Ishbel Thomson

Following her pharmacy degree, Ishbel Thomson served in the WRAC and AGC. Joining the OTC at university while training as a pharmacist set Ishbel Thomson... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: OTC (Officer Training Corps)
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Duke

As part of the Reconnaissance Corps, John was often ahead of the other units during the war. Fortunately he'd had plenty of drill and instruction...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Pauline Milnes

Pauline Milnes was a Private in the WRAC. Pauline gives an insightful interview about the experiences of being a woman in the Army. An adventurous... Go to Veteran Profile >
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John Skeen

A fascinating look into the frontlines of war, told by a soldier serving with the Gloucester’s during WWII Born and raised in Bristol and...
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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Marcel Jaurant-Singer

Marcel Jaurent Singer was a Wireless operator and resistance organiser from Lyon in France. He helped to establish many resistance connections. A wireless operator and...
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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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