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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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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Wendy Hooton

Wendy Hooton was a communications centre operator for the WRAC. Wendy describes her experience as a Communications Centre Operator in the WRAC. At only seventeen... Go to Veteran Profile >
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RAF - Korean War (1950–53)

Stuart Holmes

Stuart Holmes flew Sunderland Flying boats with 205 Squadron during the Korean war. He provides a lot of interesting detail about his life at Iwakuni....
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Lord Alan West

Alan William John West, Baron West of Spithead, GCB, DSC, PC (born 21 April 1948) is a retired admiral of the Royal Navy and formerly,...
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Army - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Dave Buck

Dave Buck had a couple of stints in the armed forces. Whilst he enjoyed most of what he did there are scars... Memories of active...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Sturgis

John Sturgis was a Troop Commander in the Royal Marines, 41 Commando. In his interview he recalls training, D-Day and scrounging for food. John was...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Jimmy Reynolds

Tank driver Jim Reynolds was injured in an attack on D-Day which has had lasting repercussion. A conscripted driver/mechanic in the Armoured Corps, Jim Reynolds...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Franck Allanson

From the vantage point of his merchant ship, Franck witnessed the extraordinary invasion of Omaha beach during the Normandy landings. Franck served on board a...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Gus Goldenberg

Gus Goldenberg was an army signaller who played an important part in the Normandy invasion. Gus Goldenberg was a wireless operator with the 53rd Welsh...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Harry Hopkins

Pinned down by German fire, rescued by the French resistance and being wounded: the war was violent and sometimes frightening for Harry. Solider of the...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Eric Downing

Eric Downing provides a rare and often times emotional insight into the role of a Gunner on a Flail tank during the Second World War....
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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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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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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Terry Carroll

When Terry opted to join the Dragoons over the RAF and the Navy he hadn't expected to find himself in Flail Tank creating a safe...
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Tony Iveson

Tony Iveson gives an amazing account of his distinguished career in the RAF. He was one of the few pilots to fly in both the...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

David Carpenter

David Carpenter served with 41 Independent Commando in Korea. He provides a detailed account of his time as a young man on the Northern Islands....
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Peter Waddington

Peter Waddington was initially conscripted into the South Lancashire Regiment but when the opportunity to volunteer for the 1st Kings Regiment.

When Peter Waddington turned...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

John Lincoln

John Lincoln was working in his father’s funeral parlour when he was called to do his National Service. His day job proved the perfect training...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Dan Hall

On the Berlin Airlift, Dan Hall worked on GCA, a Ground Control Approach radar system. Working on the runway his unit guided aircraft in every...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Tony White

Tony White provides a very interesting account of his time as a National Serviceman with the Royal Ulster Rifles. Tony fought in the Korean War...
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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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