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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Korean War (1950–53)

Often called The Forgotten War, the Korean War (1950–1953) was a major Cold War conflict that saw British forces join a United Nations coalition to repel North Korean and Chinese advances in South Korea. British troops fought in some of the most intense battles of the war, including at Imjin...
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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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Paul Farnes

Paul Farnes is one of the surviving pilots from the Battle of Britain. He was awarded 8 kills and a DFM. A story of valour,...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Bowman

Securing a fragile peace, John Bowman served as a patrolman during the ceasefire of the Korean War. Serving in patrol, John Bowman shares an...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bernard Lynham

Bernard served with 46 Commando, Royal Marines part of the 9th Infantry Battalion. He was only in Normandy a short while when disaster struck. Wartime...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ken Turner

For Ken, the war was something of an adventure. Escaping an unhappy childhood, he joined the Royal Tank regiment. Journeying through the fires of war,...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Edward Redmond

Paddy Redmond gives a frank account of his time in Korea with the Middlesex Regiment. As a former Commando, he was happy to be called...
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Albert Gibson

Albert Gibson served with the Army Catering Corps seeing active duty in Korea manning guns as well as feeding roast dinners to his follow soldiers....
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Eric Peters

Eric Peters was amongst the first British soldiers to arrive in Korea. As the front line continually moved forward and then back. Veteran Eric...
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RAF - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Laurie Weedon

"Only birds and fools fly": RAF Glider pilot's tales of D-Day and the Battle of Arnhem In 1938, Laurie Weedon signed up to join...
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Civilian - Band of Sisters

Tracy Burgess

Tracy Burgess' husband Alan served in both Gulf wars. He struggled with his mental health and worried about the drugs that the military had...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

George Clements

George Clements was a Rifleman with the 6th Battalion Light Infantry. It wasn’t an easy job. George Clement: A Rifleman's Account of the D-Day landings...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Fred Perkins

The massive logistical operation of the war is sometimes forgotten. But Fred Perkins played a crucial role in helping keep the supplies rolling Fred recalls...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bernard Howell

Bernard Howell was only 16 when he joined the Navy. He experienced fighting off the coasts of Russia, Italy and Egypt, and Normandy. 16-Year-Old Bernard...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Doug Shelley

Doug is a proud Chatham Rating who experiences the best and worst of the Port division. He was drafted to the M-Class destroyer HMS Milne....
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Linda Rudkin

Linda Rudkin’s husband Colin served with the Royal Green Jackets in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. What happened to him there has stayed with him...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Dennis Bowen

Dennis Bowen provides a very detailed account of his Normandy Campaign in the East Yorkshire Regiment. A young soldier joins with idolised views on war...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Godfrey Tetley

Godfrey Tetley, a career officer, recounts his experiences of the Korean War, the battle of Maryang-san hill and how stepping on a landmine changed the...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

David Baines

Brigadier David Baines MBE served as the final President of the Normandy Veterans Association. In WWII he was a gunner in the Royal Artillery. The...
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Navy - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Pete Dunning

Pete Dunning was a Royal Marine. He provides a fascinating detailed account of his training, service and life after he sustains severe injury. An incredible...
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WW2: Naval Convoys

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Keeping Britain Afloat set out to film the personal stories of 50 Veterans who served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Collectively,...

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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