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Patricia ‘Budgie’ Rosewell

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Women of the Army (1949-92)

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Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

In 1948, the Soviet Union imposed a blockade on West Berlin, cutting off all road, rail, and canal access in an attempt to force the Allies out of the city. In response, Britain and the United States launched a vast humanitarian effort, delivering essential supplies by air. Over 15 months,...
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Falklands Conflict (1982)

The Falklands Conflict was a ten-week military engagement between Argentina and the United Kingdom in 1982, fought over British territories in the South Atlantic: the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the South Sandwich Islands. Though short, the conflict had a lasting impact on those who served and remains an important...
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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Michel Bourbon-Parme 

Prince Michel de Bourbon-Parme grew up in France, the family fled to the United States. He joined Operation Jedburgh... Michel recalls his perilous experiences as...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Mervyn Kersh

As a Jew he felt that he should do his part in liberating Europe from Nazism. In 1945 he encountered survivors from Bergen-Belsen concentration...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

George Talbot

George Talbot provides one of the great personal battle accounts of the Second World War. Veteran George Talbot shares his vivid experiences of multiple WWII...
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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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John Clarke

John Clarke gives a brutal and compelling account of his experiences as an infantryman with The Black Watch during the Second World War. John recalls... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Admiral William O’Brien

A remarkable interview, full of detail and opinion. One of the best Second World war Naval accounts we have in the archive. Career Naval Officer...
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Army - The Aden Emergency

Stephen Jackson

Stephen Jackson gives an emotional account of his service with the Northumberland Fusiliers during the Aden Emergency. Surviving Aden’s volatile streets and Belfast’s Troubles, the...
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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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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

John Harrison

John Harrison was an ordinance officer on A Turret, HMS Belfast. He shares his incredible story of survival. A harrowing tale of survival retold by...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Rex Sheppard

I went to Korea a boy and came back a man". Watch Rex talk about his experiences in some of the worst fighting conditions since...
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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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RAF - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Stanley David

Stanley David was a dispatcher on ‘special duties’ missions by 624 Squadron. Based in Britain and later at Blida airfield, Algeria. He was involved in...
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RAF - Korean War (1950–53)

Dennis Grogan

Dennis Grogan talks in detail about his time in Korea serving with 1903 Air Observation Corps. These flights, were equipped with Austers, and operated from...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Page

John Page was a Linesman in the 20th Field Regiment. In Korea, his job was to repair damaged lines and ensure there was minimal disruption....
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Civilian - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Doreen Page

Doreen Page worked in Hut 8 at Bletchley Park as a German translator. Doreen was conscripted from university during WW2, at age 20. She served...
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Harry Verlander

Harry Verlander as a Wireless operator for Jedburgh team 'Harold'. After D-Day he parachuted into France as the radio operator of one of SOE teams......
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Civilian - First Aid Nursing Yeomanry

Margaret Pawley

Margaret Pawley  spent her time in Egypt and Italy helping to code and decode messages. Margaret Pawley’s incredible experience as a SOE operative in mainland...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Bill Fox

Desperate for adventure, Bill Fox volunteered to go to Korea with the Gloucestershire Regiment. He experienced some of the worst fighting of the war. Bill...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Peter Haughton

A courageous Tank Crew volunteer recalls the uncertainty of the D-Day landings, the shock of the Battle of Villers-Bocage, and the incredible crew camaraderie...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Jenkins

As a sergeant in the army, John Jenkins experienced some of the best and the worst of humanity while in Germany during the war. Pioneer...
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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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