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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Paul Dilks

Paul not only provided us with lots of detail, he also shared some excellent photographs. Please check them out in the gallery. Paul Dilks recounts...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Alison Harris

Alison Harris shares her experiences aboard the Uganda, a cruise ship turned Falklands War hospital. Alison Harris was serving as an assistant purser on the ...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Fred Lee

Fred’s mother was unhappy when he volunteered to join the Royal Navy in 1943 - she already had three sons in service. Fate intervened when...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Joe Pitcher

Joe Pitcher was a DEMS gunner on many Merchant ships. That he survived the war was more down to luck than judgement The many close...
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Kevin Fenton

Kevin shares the story of his journey into the Royal Medical Corps of the Army, highlighting his acts of bravery aboard HMS Sir Galahad...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Edward Rogers

A lucky WWII seaman details what it was like to be stranded at sea after being torpedoed - and still survive. Edward Rogers, known...
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Navy - Falklands Conflict (1982)

John Ramage

John is a Consultant in Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Director at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a Visiting Professor in the Hampshire Collaboration for Health...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Harry Card

Harry was a look out on HMS Swift. From his vantage point he witnessed some of the most incredible scenes of WWII. From his vantage...
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Army - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Liz Ormerod

Liz was interviewed on the same day as her husband Howard who was also in the Falklands. He was on the Atlantic Conveyor.
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Austin Byrne

Austin Byrne was one of my first ever Merchant Navy interviewees and I've always had a soft spot for him. It was nice to hear...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Howard Ormerod

Howard married Liz who was also serving in the Falklands. She was on the hospital ship Uganda. A man of charity and survivor of the...
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Civilian - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward talks about her journey to become a member of the FANY, including details of her previous career and her training in tele printing. ...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Geoff King

Geoff gives an emotional account of his experiences at the Battle of the Chosin reservoir. A Royal Marine with memories of the Amethyst incident, Korean...
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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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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Peter Steele

Peter shares his unique experiences of going from P&O bar manager to delivering troops to the Falklands with SS Canberra. Peter was 18 when...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Martyn Coombes

From purser to medical volunteer, Martyn shares his experiences of his time with the SS Uganda during the Falklands War. In his youth, Martyn...
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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)

Alec Pulfer

A character who served on HMS Woolwich in the Mediterranean during the second world war. Signalman Alec Pulfer's Journey from the Battle for Norway...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bill Price

World War 2 Veteran who volunteered for the Territorial Army before serving for the 76th Anti-Aircraft Brigade at one of the Mulberry Harbours during...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Tony Gibbons

Tony Gibbons joined the Royal Marines in 1942. He provides som excellent detail about the role of his Landing Craft during the Normandy campaign. Royal...
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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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