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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bert Haddrall

Bert Haddrell was a Company Runner with A Company 4th Battalion Dorset Regiment. After an attack on Hill 112 he was lucky to be alive....
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Army - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Jean Eastham

Jean Eastham was lucky to survive the Birmingham Blitz. In this fascinating interview she recalls how she felt to be on the Berlin Airlift. A...
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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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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Geoff Pattinson

Geoff was a paratrooper; and his first attempt at getting to Normandy in a glider was over quite quickly. Geoff describes his time as a...
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Army - Military Musicians

Stuart Hall

Stuart Hall was a musician in the Grenadier Guards’ band attaining the rank of Corporal before returning to civilian life.
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

George Batts

From the Sussex countryside to Normandy: George recalls the ‘daft’ decision to volunteer in the lead up to D-Day. At only 17, George Batts,...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Bernard Clarke

Bernard Clarke was a Corporal in the Royal Norfolk Regiment. As an Infantryman he took part in numerous foot patrols. It was a far cry...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Lawrence Youd

Lawrence headed to Normandy on D+10 where he was part of reinforcements for The 5th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment. Lawrence Youd shares his memories of...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Harry Hawkesworth

Harry is one of the Glosters that was captured at the Battle of the Imjin. Despite his charming demeanour, 65 years later, the memories still...
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Fred Glover

Fred Glover enlisted into The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) in the Second World War and later volunteered for airborne forces while serving as a...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Mike Mogridge

Mike Mogridge gives a detailed and lucid account of his time on the Hook with the Royal Fusiliers [London Regiment]. He experienced combat several times...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Michael Griffin

Michael Griffin served in Korea as a Lance Corporal with the Royal Norfolk Regiment. He was based in the Samichon Valley. As an anti-tank gunner,...
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Peter Noad

This video account chronicles Peter's journey from a young, eager recruit to a respected Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) in the British Army. Peter Noad's...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Kenneth Hay

Captured by the Germans and forced to march for miles in terrible conditions, Kenneth Hay has still retained his sense of humour. While Kenneth certainly...
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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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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 - Women of the Army (1949-92)

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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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Charles Eagles

Charles Eagles was in 'S' Company of the 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry and landed at Gold Beach. His specialism was mine clearance, Charles Eagles...
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Geoffrey Steer

Geoff joined the army because he wanted to avoid the coalmines at all costs. Fate played him a cruel card. In a bid to avoid...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Roy Clarke

To this day, as he gets ready to go to bed, Roy Clarke is thankful he is not sleeping under a tank. Roy Clarke fought...
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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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