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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Mary Woollard

Mary Woollard had a long career in Pay whilst serving with the WRAC and the Pay Corps. Mary served under the Pay Corps and had... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

John Bower

In the close quarters of his tank regiment, John felt an affinity with the other men as they faced enemy fire together. John Bowler’s Korean...
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Roxanne Lawton

One of a series of interviews we conducted with ladies of the Women's Royal Army Corps. A strict upbringing in Guyana prepared Roxanne Lawton for... Go to Veteran Profile >
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Army - Women of the Army (1949-92)

Cheryl Woon

Cheryl Woon worked as a Stewardess in the WRAC. Cheryl Woon worked as a Stewardess in the WRAC. Cheryl was twenty-four when she joined the... Go to Veteran Profile >
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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 - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Rusty Firmin

Rusty describes his years in the SAS on many missions including the conflicts in Northern Ireland and the Falkland Islands. Rusty describes his years in...
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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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Richard Donovan

Check Richard's photos... From Caribbean Shores to Malayan Jungles, a remarkable journey with the Royal Welch Regiment. Richard Donovan's military journey with the Royal Welch...
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Bob Stewart

Bob Stewart became better known as 'Bosnia Bob' when he found himself as the military's media man informing the world about Balkan Politics. A... Go to Veteran Profile >
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Eric Peters

Eric Peters was amongst the first British soldiers to arrive in Korea. As the front line continually moved forward and then back. Veteran Eric...
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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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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Ian Hammerton

A very interesting interview highlighting some of the difficult tasks Allied troops faced on the D Day landings. Ian was the commander of a squadron...
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Army - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Tony Martin

Whether is was protecting Britain's important targets from German bombers or creating crash strips for damaged planes, Tony's war was loud, dirty and physically demanding....
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Army - Our Secret War (1939–1945)

Arthur Staggs

Arthur Staggs was an SOE wireless operator in northern France whose fluency in patois saved him from the Gestapo. A determined and resilient wireless operator...
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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 - 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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Neville Williams

Neville Williams provides a detailed account of his time as an Assault Pioneer in The Welch Regiment. Post war he's become an accomplished poet. After...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Fred Danckwardt

During World War II, Fred Danckwardt survived 45 Operations with Bomber Command. He then returned to Germany to help on the Berlin Airlift. He fought...
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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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