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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Lieann Andrew

Lieann Andrew served in the WRAC whilst she was pregnant. There is a mother's room named after her in Worthy Down. Lieann served in the...
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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

George Higgins

George Higgins was a career soldier who served in Hong Kong, Korea and Cyprus. One of the first British troops to land in Korea [with...
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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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Talking Point: Cyprus
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Army - Modern Day War and Conflict: Compilation

Ishbel Thomson

Following her pharmacy degree, Ishbel Thomson served in the WRAC and AGC. Joining the OTC at university while training as a pharmacist set Ishbel Thomson... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Talking Point: Cyprus
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James Bisiker

Jimmy Bisiker was a Royal Marine with 40 Commando. He recalls extraordinarily tough training and the handover of Palestine to Israel in May 48. A...
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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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Bryan ‘Tab’ Hunter

Bryan 'Tab' Hunter recalls his career in the Parachute Regime Bryan Hunter, commonly known as 'Tab' in the forces, was called up for for...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Karen Mallion

Karen Mallion started her military career in the WRAC but progressed up through the ranks of the AGC Karen's interview is a powerful account of...
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Civilian - Korean War (1950–53)

Pegeen Hill

Pageen Hill had a remarkable young life working in the Red Cross. She travelled to some seriously inhospitable places Pegeen travelled the world providing an...
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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 - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Dorothy Apps

Dorothy Apps was a musician in the WRAC. Dorothy was a member of the WRAC band. In this interview Dorothy recalls her time as a... Go to Veteran Profile >
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RAF - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Mark Harding

From working in Tesco’s, to joining up and then facing the ultimate challenge of becoming paralysed but still fighting on.

Mark Harding recounts his...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Diane Pratt

Diane Pratt worked in logistics for the WRAC and the Royal Transport Corps. Diane Pratt worked in logistics for the WRAC and the Royal Transport... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Military Musicians

David Timms

David Timms recalls how a boy who was a handful, found himself handy with the drums. A brigade drummer shares memories of Kneller Hall, life...
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Army - Sacrifice: Stories of Bravery and Resilience (Astley Hall, Chorley)

Anthony Cooper

Anthony Cooper suffered life threatening injuries when he was blown up by an IED in Afghanistan. The committed service of an infantryman in Iraq and...
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Army - Stoll Veterans' Voices

John Tyson

John Tyson served in the British Armed Forces with the 1st Battalion The Royal Suffolk Regiment. He spent time in Cyprus.
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Audrey Smith

Audrey was a Colonel in the WRAC and is now a Life Vice President of the association. At university, Audrey joined the Officer Training... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Marion Prescott

Marion Prescott was in the Horse and Groom pub in Guildford when it was blown up by the IRA in 1974. Marion provides an interesting... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Julia M Crockett

Julia worked in Intelligence whilst she served with the WRAC Julia describes her time with the Intelligence Corps both within and beyond the WRAC. Originating...
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Civilian - Band of Sisters

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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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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