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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Geoffrey Abbott

Geoff was RAF ground crew during the Second World War and worked on Spitfires in North Africa. From factory worker to wartime engine fitter, Geoffery...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Moyra Smiley

Moyra Smiley grew up in Kenya and was educated in Europe. In these films she talks about her life in the FANY. Moyra describes her...
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Alec Hall

Alec Hall provides a fantastically detailed account of his time in support of the Airborne Forces as a medical nurse. He served in North Africa,...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Edward Fish

Edward recounts his time within the Royal Army Service Corps supplying Allied forces during WWII. Edward shares his experiences, some of them dangerous and harrowing,...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Betty Norton

As part of their training, Betty used to have to try to lose a tail! The insightful memories of a female coder working in North...
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Sidney Mitchell

"Sidney was one of the first veterans we ever interviewed. His memories of the Battle of Crete shocked me at the time." Travelling to Africa...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Gill Lewis

Despite coming from a Naval background, Gill was wild about cars and as soon as she was able she passed her test and joined the...
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Army

Freddie Hunn

Major Freddie Hunn gives a brilliant account of his military service up top to the end of the North African campaign. He served with the 12...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Leon Gautier

Léon Gautier was one of the Commandos who served under Philippe Kieffer of the Free French Forces and he was one of the very first...
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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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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Edward Rogers

A lucky WWII seaman details what it was like to be stranded at sea after being torpedoed - and still survive. Edward Rogers, known...
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Alan Davies

Alan's son was good enough to let me know about his father's passing.  "My father passed away in December and I’m very grateful for the...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (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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Stamper Metcalf

Stamper signs up for Bomber Command. Stamper remembers his missions in Nuremberg and Dresden as part of the Bomber Command in the Royal Air Force...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Ed Meddings

Ed Meddings saw action in WWII and then flew on the Berlin Airlift. A modest man he gives a detailed account of his experiences as...
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Navy

Ted Verbiest

Ted is the first to admit he had a lovely war. He was one of the first in line when the recruiting office opened and...
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George Parsons

George missed the St Nazaire raid by the good fortune of being recently married. There's a nice picture of No2 Commando in his gallery. George...
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Army - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Geoffrey Pidgeon

Geoffrey Pidgeon provides a remarkable interview of his account as a teenage ‘Techie’ for MI6. Geoffrey Pidgeon, recruited at only 14 by MI6, shares his...
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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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George Bell

In this film George gives an overview of his incredible career in the Navy and recalls his training on the HMS Ganges. George served on...
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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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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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