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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Alec ‘Ernest’ Kellaway

Alec Kellaway is the only veteran in our archive to have been involved the Spanish Civil war. What make that more remarkable is that he...
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Civilian - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

David Craig

David's interview isn't the easiest to listen to but it's worth the effort. He provides some incredible detail of his life onboard Merchant Ship, the...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Bob Gale

Life manning Landing Craft Assaults was both exciting and frightening for Bob Gale as he faced rough seas, mortar attack, and abandonment on beaches. Rough...
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RAF - Berlin Airlift (1948–49)

Guy Eddy

Cornish Veteran Guy Eddy reflects his time in the RAF Cornish boy to a Berlin Airlift veteran, Guy Eddy provides an outstanding account of...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Dick West

In this account you will meet Dick West, an Engine Room Artificer (ERA2) during World War Two, who served on HMS Sheffield a.k.a the "Shiny...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Harriet Wright

Harriet Wright gives a lovely account of her time as a Siganller in the Wrens. Stationed in Ilfracombe she would receive signals from North Africa......
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Lewis Trinder

Joining the Navy on his 18th birthday, Lewis Trinder experienced so much of the war, from navigating the swells of the Atlantic to DDay Lewis...
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Navy - D-Day and the Battle for Normandy (1944)

Eric Miles

As a member of the Royal Navy, Eric’s work in clearing key coastal areas of mines was extremely dangerous, and important. Eric describes his experiences...
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Walter Irish

Walter Irish served with 41 Independent Commando during the Korean War.
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Navy - Korean War (1950–53)

Bernard Cohen

Bernard Cohen remembers life on board the HMS Glory during his six month service in Korea. Glory for the Korean people contributed by men such...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Catherine Avent

Catherine had romantic ideas of life as a WREN and she delivers a thoroughly captivating account of her life during the war. From university undergraduate...
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Civilian - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Gill Lewis

Despite coming from a Naval background, Gill was wild about cars and as soon as she was able she passed her test and joined the...
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RAF - Korean War (1950–53)

John Cumming

John Cumming provides an excellent account of his Korean service with the RAF. Initially he was involved in aircraft movement. He was a movement officer...
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Civilian - Our Secret WW2 (1939–1945)

Bob Maloubier

Bob Maloubier was a world renowned saboteur and weapons trainer in the SOE. He provides a fantastic account of his service. Bob Maloubier gives an...
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Civilian - Falklands Conflict (1982)

Bill Walworth

Bill was awarded the CBE to the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the 2013 New Year's Honours List....
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Mervyn Salter

Mervyn Salter gives a great account of his life at sea on HMS Saumerz. Operating in both the Arctic and the Pacific he witnesses more...
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Vic Ould

Vic Ould gives a fascinating account of his life aboard Destroyer HMS Carron. She was involved in ensuring safe passage of the Troop ship 'Monsters'....
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Navy - Naval Convoys (1939–1945)

Stan Hoare

Thanks to the Royal Navy's 'Pembroke House' for introducing me to Stan. The eventful naval service of a radar rating during World War II. Office...
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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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Army - Korean War (1950–53)

Albert Gibson

Albert Gibson served with the Army Catering Corps seeing active duty in Korea manning guns as well as feeding roast dinners to his follow soldiers....
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Army , Women of the Army (1949-92)
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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)

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